The Renters’ Reform Bill – one of the biggest proposed changes to the private housing market in recent years – has now been delayed. Although the Bill was given its second reading in Parliament last week, the Government’s Housing Secretary Michael Gove said that the headline change in the law – the end of ‘no-fault’ […]
RAAC in Your Building – Who is Responsible for It?
One of the biggest construction stories of the past few years broke last month with the discovery of the presence of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) in schools up and down the country. Sudden collapses of walls and panels in schools not previously thought to be at risk prompted the Department for Education to order […]
Decoding Abbreviations Used in Commercial Property Lets
Advertisements for commercial property rentals often contain a number of abbreviations which can be confusing if you are new to the sector. Maunder Taylor offer a wide range of commercial properties to rent – and purchase – in Whetstone, Totteridge and the surrounding area. Here we explain some of the commonest forms of property ‘shorthand’ […]
The Key Ways of Surrendering a Commercial Lease
Sometimes landlords or tenants (or sometimes both) want to terminate a commercial lease early. Here Maunder Taylor, who provide property lease negotiations advice for customers in and around London, identify the steps which need to be taken for a legally-recognised lease surrender. Why Surrender a Commercial Lease Early? Sometimes tenants may find it difficult to […]
Property Auction – Bait Guide Prices, Phoney Reserves and Illegal Bidding
11 Hurstwood Court, Finchley Road, London NW11 0AP A purpose-built, two-bedroom flat held on lease for 99 years from 21 January 1936 at 18 guineas p.a. Less than 12 years unexpired. 19 Jan 2012 – Lease purchased by a charity for investment 4 April 2023 – Lease offered at auction by Barnett Ross on behalf […]
How Maunder Taylor Offers a Comprehensive Family-run Property Service
Maunder Taylor are the people to turn to if you are interested in property in London and Hertfordshire. We were established back in 1938 and are a leading estate agency operating in Totteridge, Whetstone and the surrounding area, but have now diversified and expanded considerably. Here are the reasons we believe we can provide an […]
Six Key Developments in the Property Market
The past few months has seen a great deal of turbulence in the property markets. Political uncertainty and rising cost pressures across all sectors of the economy mean that everyone – whether they are a business owner, a landlord, a tenant or a homeowner – has probably been affected in one way or another. Here […]
Five Reasons Why Commercial Property Can be a Better Investment than Residential Property
Although the immediate future for the commercial property sector is rather uncertain (with current high inflation and interest rates), in the long term, the sector still remains a better bet than investing in residential property. Here Maunder Taylor, who specialise in commercial property investment in North London, explain why. There’s More Financial Security With commercial […]
New Updates on Changes to the Leasehold System
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has made a series of announcements which are likely to have a major impact on the property market. Here Maunder Taylor, property dispute advisors in Potters Bar and across Hertfordshire and North London, outline the most important of them. Leaseholds Mr Gove, whose full title is Secretary of State for Levelling […]
The Pros and Cons of Buying Property at an Auction
The latest figures show that property auctions are still a popular way of selling homes and business premises, in spite of all the difficulties posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Around 15,000 houses were sold through this method in 2020, according to the website Home Selling Expert. This figure accounts around 2.2% of the market, a […]