Two important items of legislation relating to the property market which the Government had promised to introduce have met with different outcomes. Here Maunder Taylor, who operate an estate agency covering Totteridge, Whetstone and the surrounding area, provide the latest updates on two Bills – The Renters’ Reform Bill and the Leasehold Reform Bill. The […]
Although commercial and residential property valuations use different criteria to come up with a final figure, there are some common denominators which can be applicable to both. Here Maunder Taylor, who provide property valuation services in Whetstone and the surrounding area in North London, look at some of the key ways of ensuring you get […]
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has just made what should be his last Budget Statement before the General Election. While the headline announcements concerned the cutting of the National Insurance rate by 2p in the pound, changes to Child Benefit and an ending to the current ‘non-dom’ tax regime, there were some property-related […]
The Government’s Housing Secretary Michael Gove has made a number of announcements relating to the property market in the past couple of weeks. Here Maunder Taylor, who provide commercial property investment services in and around Potters Bar, outline the key points and what it means for property owners (or those looking to purchase a property) […]
One of the many financial changes which is being proposed by the Government is the realignment of the various inflation figures – specifically, the Retail Price Index and the Consumer Price Index. Here Maunder Taylor, who offer lease renewals advice in and around London, explain the various abbreviations, and outline why these changes could have […]
Overall, which gives better net returns and security: Market Value reviews OR Indexation? 344 Streatham High Road, London SW16 6HH is a ground-floor shop, half used as a hairdresser and half sub-let as a pavement cafe. The rent with effect from 19 May 2016 was £30,000 p.a. A Market Value rent review set for 19 […]
If you are the owner or a stakeholder in a residential apartment block, but don’t enjoy the responsibilities that come with it, then the obvious route is to appoint a residential block manager. However, you need to make sure you get the right person in to take care of your asset. Maunder Taylor operates residential […]
Although large parts of the Renters’ Reform Bill – which is aimed at putting an end to so-called ‘no-fault’ evictions – have effectively been put on hold until changes have been made to the court system, the King’s Speech still contained some important announcements for property owners and tenants. Maunder Taylor, independent estate agents based […]
The Renters’ Reform Bill – one of the biggest proposed changes to the private housing market in recent years – has now been delayed. Although the Bill was given its second reading in Parliament last week, the Government’s Housing Secretary Michael Gove said that the headline change in the law – the end of ‘no-fault’ […]
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 […]
