Recent Articles in Kate's property calculations page

Latest leasehold changes explained
Jan 13, 2021

Following last week’s government announcement outlining proposed reforms to the leasehold system, Mark Chick, ALEP Director and Senior Partner at Bishop & Sewell looks in detail at the changes outlined and considers what they mean for the enfranchisement sector. Read more for the latest leasehold changes.

Property price and market report - December 2020
Dec 15, 2020

Each month we’ve been following property prices since the market opened in May and we’ve seen house price rises increase more and more each month. And it appears any fears of the second lockdown holding back the market are unwarranted, with Rightmove saying that “first six days of the second lockdown seeing demand up by 49% on this time last year”. Read Kate Faulkner's latest comprehensive property price report here.

Rental demand and supply - Q3 2020
Dec 9, 2020

Rental demand remains buoyant versus supply according to most of the feedback from the likes of Rightmove and individual town and city feedback from Belvoir franchise owners. Read my article to find out more.

Rental market report Q3 2020 - Scotland
Dec 9, 2020

To find out what's really happening to rents in Scotland, including in the cities, read my latest Scottish rental report.

Top 10 things to consider when buying a leasehold property
Dec 4, 2020

When buying a leasehold property, leaseholders need to be confident that they are aware of what is and what is not included in their lease and understand any changes they may face during the lifespan of their lease. This guide looks at key points and practicalities to consider before making a purchase.