Most people involved with property will have some awareness of the government proposals to amend the existing Leasehold Reform laws. This paper aims to provide a brief summary of the situation so far, and consider the commercial impact on the general market and statutory premiums together with a picture for the future. The Proposals Since […]
Overall, which gives better net returns and security: Market Value Reviews OR Indexation? 344 Streatham High Road, London SW16 6HH is a ground-floor shop, half used as a hairdresser and half sub-let as a pavement cafe. The rent with effect from 19 May 2016 was £30,000 p.a. A Market Value rent review set for 19 […]
CASE STUDY: CORRECTING A DECADE OF MISMANAGEMENT Melrose Apartments is a development consisting of a block of 51 private apartments and two commercial units, and three blocks of 25 social housing flats in Hampstead, NW3. The problems: The building was barely 10 years old, yet there was flooding in the two basement levels; the comfort […]
Two important items of legislation relating to the property market which the Government had promised to introduce have met with different outcomes. Here Maunder Taylor, who operate an estate agency covering Totteridge, Whetstone and the surrounding area, provide the latest updates on two Bills – The Renters’ Reform Bill and the Leasehold Reform Bill. The […]
Although large parts of the Renters’ Reform Bill – which is aimed at putting an end to so-called ‘no-fault’ evictions – have effectively been put on hold until changes have been made to the court system, the King’s Speech still contained some important announcements for property owners and tenants. Maunder Taylor, independent estate agents based […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
