In what order should you renovate a property?
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when renovating a home, especially if it’s your first time. If you’re tackling this project on your own, there are many things to consider. The overall interior design, ordering materials, contractors, and scheduling all need to be considered. However, if you employ a professional remodelling or design-build business, they will […]
What is House Snagging & When’s a Survey Necessary?
There are several methods for inspecting the structure for existing faults or concerns that may cause problems in the future when buying a house. In the conveyancing procedure, there are various sorts of surveys and valuations, one of which is known as a snagging survey. What is Snagging? Snagging is the process of thoroughly inspecting […]
How Block Management differs from Property Management?
The overall management of various amenities within a multi-property structure is called Block Management. Property Management and Block Management are two distinct types of management, despite their similar names and services. Property Management focuses on single-tenanted properties, whereas a Block Management team oversees the overall operation of a flat complex. Budgeting, accounting, maintenance, and service […]
What is Block Management?
Block management is a service where a licensed agent manages the building on behalf of the owners-occupiers; this includes the financial and operational aspects and the building’s gardens, hallways, and exterior. Block management is also referred to as leasehold management, property management, and estate management. What is Block Management? In residential properties, block management is […]
What types of Building Surveys are there?
Some people believe building surveys are unnecessary, but they are highly recommended. A building survey might save you hundreds of pounds in repair costs. There are different types of Building Surveys, so which one is right for you? Perhaps you believe a simple report provides as good an indication of the property’s condition as a […]
5 Common Misconceptions about Party Wall Matters
The Party Wall Act is an essential piece of legislation that permits neighbours to have a say in work done near their property, that may cause damage to their homes. This year represents the 25th anniversary of the Party Wall Act of 1996, and its importance has not lessened in the following years. The […]
Consequences of Ignoring the Party Wall Act
If you live in a semi-detached or terraced house, you may have already heard some complicated stories about the Party Wall Act and, as a result, decided that you will never do any major home improvement work on your house. But it isn’t all doom and gloom. It can even be a relatively painless […]
Do you need building surveyor inspections on New Builds?
Buying a home can be costly, and you will likely pay for it over a long period. You must make the right decision and select a property that you not only adore, but that is also suitable to live in and in good condition. When someone buys a new house, the idea of having a […]
Is Dilapidation an opportunity for tax relief?
Financially, this year has been a little more difficult for businesses due to the Covid pandemic, and companies are starting to feel the pinch of months of lockdown, which is adding to financial pressures. Dilapidation is one of the many ways that existing assets can be used to reduce tax burdens on businesses. Dilapidations […]
What are my Party Wall Rights?
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a legal framework for preventing and resolving disputes involving party walls, party fence walls, excavation work, and building activity along or near a property’s boundary line. Any building works to a shared wall, excavations within three or six metres of a neighbouring property, and any new walls at […]