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Key considerations when buying a leasehold property
Apr 5, 2023

Properties in England and Wales are sold on either a leasehold or freehold basis. If you buy a leasehold property - you don't own the property outright, you only own it for a set period of time, after which ownership of the property reverts to the person that owns the land (i.e. the freeholder). Purchasing a leasehold interest is markedly different from freehold ownership and requires a number of careful considerations. Read ALEP's article to find out more.

March 2023 property market analysis from Kate Faulkner
Mar 29, 2023

Is the property market performing better than forecasted? Read more to find out what's really happening to the housing market.

Using good design to keep construction costs down
Mar 8, 2023

It should go without saying that now more than ever, it’s important to keep costs down in construction projects. With the prices of both materials and labour significantly higher than they were a couple of years ago, it would be foolish not to look for ways to save money. Read more to find out how using good design can help to keep construction costs down.

Kate Faulkner's property price report - February 2023
Mar 1, 2023

It’s important not to let a bad news property stat get in the way of a miserable property headline talking about how property prices are falling, despite the fact that our indices show, without exception that property prices are actually up year on year – albeit at lower rates than they were for most of 2022. Read Kate Faulkners comprehensive property analysis and market report here.

Kate Faulkner's property price update for December 2022
Dec 28, 2022

And so it begins! The doom and gloom of the property market indices which are now starting to produce figures which suggest property prices are heading into reverse. I do find it interesting that much of this is being blamed on the mini budget, sure it didn’t help, but all the forecasters predicted a slowdown this year which has only just appeared. We have very short memories in the property market!