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Rental averages over time - 'the Past'
Dec 9, 2020

Just focusing on rents year on year, each quarter or by month won’t tell you much about what’s happening in any market. What’s important is to understand the history of rents across the UK, then on a regional level and even down to each individual property on a road. Find out how rents have performed over time.

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.

The planning system in England - all change?
Oct 7, 2020

You may have seen the headlines about the government’s pledge to make the most radical changes to the planning system in England since our modern way of deciding when people are allowed to build was set up in 1948. It’s certainly true that in the summer of 2020 there were so many announcements about planning that it’s been hard for the experts to keep up, let alone everyone else. So we’d thought we’d take a moment to clear up what has already happened – a lot – and what the government is proposing will happen – even more, but there’s some way to go before we get there.

Current and future rental market performance
Aug 26, 2020

We all often refer to the ‘rental market’ as if it’s one market, just tenants and landlords. However, if there was ever a time to appreciate the huge differences in the rental market, it’s now. For the latest on the current and future rental market performance, read my latest article.

Property price update - August 2020
Aug 18, 2020

After the media have tried to use data to ‘talk down’ the property market over the last couple months, even they couldn’t ignore the ‘mini boom’ that the housing market has experienced since re-opening, most declaring it a ‘surprise’! However, for those working in the market since mid May, this isn’t a surprise at all and the industry has been rushed off their feet. Read my latest article for the full analysis.