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...

Quiz: Are you happy with your current home?

Constantly browsing property websites, forgetting everything you love about your home – and beginning to hate the neighbours are among the top signs you need to move, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 homeowners found more than one in three have itchy feet in their home and is currently looking to move due to outgrowing the property, or feeling it is too small. Other tell-tale signs a move is imminent include ignoring DIY and maintenance jobs which need...

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