We have a big problem: In the real market place, unquantifiable risks (e.g., no valid planning consent, engineering risks, lessee resistance risk, etc.) are not taken by willing buyers acting knowledgeably and prudently. They enter into an option or conditional contract for a small option fee or returnable deposit plus the liability to pay for […]
Synopsis This article looks at the latest edition of the service charge residential management code of practice, which has been brought in by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. There is a look at the background to the code, why it’s been updated, and the specific changes that have been made from the previous edition. […]
This article looks at the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Statement. Although it was largely a confirmation of existing Government policies, some elements of it could affect the property market in the weeks, months – and in some cases years – ahead. It should take between three and four minutes to read. This month, the […]
In this blog, we look at the key differences between managing residential and commercial properties – including sections on maintenance, leases and the nature of the manager/tenant relationship. Maunder Taylor manages both categories of property for clients in North London and Hertfordshire, and there is a section on their services as well. This article is […]
Article Synopsis This article looks at the ‘mansion tax’ that was revealed in November’s Budget – which properties it affects, how it will work, and how much money it is expected to raise for the Government. This article is a three-to four-minute read. One of the elements of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ recent […]
Valuation instructions are almost invariably to value a particular interest in a particular property on a particular date, on the assumption that there is a ‘true’ value and an acknowledgement that there is a reasonable (depending on the property circumstances) range of ‘non-negligent’ valuations. That range has often been held by the Courts to be […]
Article Synopsis Thousands of businesses across the UK face expiring leases each year. For many, the critical decision is whether to opt for a lease renewal or an extension. This article explains the key differences to help you make an informed decision for your business. This article is a three-minute read. Thousands of businesses across […]
Article Synopsis This article explores the various stages of property dispute resolution in the UK, from informal negotiations to court proceedings. It explains why so few disputes reach the courts and outlines the different methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution. It also highlights how Maunder Taylor can assist at every stage of the process. This article […]
Housing, and more specifically homebuying has been very much in the news in the past month, thanks to new policies and initiatives being announced by the Government. A variety of measures are being proposed, in a bid to make the whole experience of buying a property (particularly for the first time) much quicker and simpler. […]
Article Synopsis This article is a three-minute read This article looks at the qualities customers should look for in an insurance broker, whether you need a policy for your home or for business premises. A good broker will be a member of at least one professional body, as well as having a good bank of […]
