Why a high-end German kitchen could sell your London property

There’s a slowdown in the UK property market and it’s hitting London hardest. House prices in the capital for the first half of 2018 fell at the fastest annual rate since the financial crisis of 2007-2008. It may not be the best time to sell your London property, especially if you aren’t prepared to compromise on price. Speaking to The Guardian, one London Estate agent said “House price growth outside of London is being supported by a continuing shortage of...

How to buy a leasehold property with confidence

With the majority of property sales in London being flats, you would think that the public’s understanding of the ownership of a leasehold interest would be thorough, when in fact it is far from that. If the Taylor Wimpey leasehold housing scandal has taught us anything it is that the public are woefully uninformed as to the realities and obligations. This is also not helped by an estate agency culture that tends to shy away from informing clients afraid that...

WAGs block development of 2,000 much-needed homes on disused airfield

Plans to build 2,000 homes on a disused airfield in Guildford have been rejected to the dismay of young renters in the area. Guildford Borough Council shunned a proposal and subsequent appeals from landowners Wisley Property Investments Limited (WPIL) to build the much-needed housing. Local campaigners Wisley Action Group (WAG) led the campaign to block the development, using cows grazing on lush meadows as part of their efforts to dissuade public support. But it’s a far sight from what the...

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