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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]