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 […]
The current uncertainty over the UK’s commercial and residential property markets means that would-be investors should be very careful before committing their cash. Maunder Taylor operate a property investment management agency in Barnet, and neighbouring parts of North London and Hertfordshire. Here are our top tips for successful property investment. Know Your Market Whether you […]
How reliable are auction prices for valuations? How do property traders use the auctions? How do auctioneers use property traders? 9 Langham Court, Park Road, Twickenham is a two-bedroom flat held on a ground lease with about 12 years unexpired and was in “probate” condition in early 2022. (For comparison, Flat 11 modernised and with […]
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, has made a series of announcements which could have a major impact on the UK’s property market. Here Maunder Taylor, independent estate agents based in Whetstone and Potters Bar, outline the major points of his statement and the potential implications for homebuyers, landlords and tenants. Stamp Duty […]
The nearest many householders get to a property insurance broker is logging on to a price comparison site and checking who offers the cheapest policy. However, for those who actually invest in property – whether commercial or residential – the situation is rather more complicated. Here Maunder Taylor, a property insurance intermediary with clients in […]
One of the key elements in any commercial insurance policy is the rebuild costs. Here Maunder Taylor, who provide business insurance services in Whetstone, Totteridge and the surrounding area, explain why. What Are Rebuild Costs? Rebuild costs are defined as ‘the amount it would cost to rebuild if it were destroyed’, such as by fire […]
The Government has now published more details of its Renters’ Reform Bill, which has been widely touted as one of the biggest shake-ups in the private rental sector for many years. Maunder Taylor are experts in residential property management in Hertfordshire and North London and we take a keen interest in all issues which affect […]
Most – but not all – business leases are protected by security of tenure. However, there are still some leases which are ‘unprotected’, which has ramifications for both the landlord and tenant. Maunder Taylor offer business lease renewals advice to clients in Barnet, and across North London and Hertfordshire. Here we explain the difference between […]
Residential service charges are one of the most common areas of dispute between landlords and tenants, with many cases ending up with a legal hearing. Maunder Taylor, who specialise in residential block management in Cheshunt, Hatfield, and across Hertfordshire and North London, examine some of the key bones of contention. What are Service Charges? Service […]
