by Julie Hanson | 8 Apr 2020 | Uncategorized
If you watch the television property programmes you will no doubt have heard the term “glass ceiling” on numerous occasions. It is a very interesting phenomenon and one which some people dismiss at their often significant costs. So, what is a glass ceiling...
by Julie Hanson | 8 Feb 2020 | topic review, Uncategorized
Letting fees make up a key proportion of a landlords expenses. Depending on what type of service you as a landlord take up with a letting agent, usually letting fees will account for 10-15% of the monthly rent received. Below are 4 ways of how landlords can reduce...
by Jonathan Mason | 4 Feb 2020 | Insurance, topic review, Uncategorized
As ever, when it comes to insurance you will find that the devil is in the detail especially when it comes to commercial real estate. Thankfully, there are a number of actions that landlords can take to mitigate risks and also maintain their insurance going forward....
by Julie Hanson | 27 Nov 2019 | Uncategorized
As we approach the General Election on 12th December it seems that the Labour Party is determined to spend, spend, spend but cut back on rents. A recent report suggested that Labour is outspending the Conservative Party in their manifesto on a ratio of £28 for...
by Julie Hanson | 31 Oct 2019 | topic review, Uncategorized
Woodworm can cause substantial damage, whether in furniture or structural timbers in your home. If you are thinking of buying a property, make sure that you have a survey carried out by an experienced RICS surveyor who will be able to spot signs of woodworm in...
by Julie Hanson | 10 Oct 2019 | topic review, Uncategorized
With their personal statements complete and their UCAS applications submitted, one of the next things students will need to think about is where they are going to live once they get their results and head off to University. Whilst some students opt to live at home and...