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What changes to the Right to Buy scheme could mean for the future of the UK’s affordable housing sector. 20 hours ago. Analysis. Retentions have been a source of conflict in construction for too long. It is time for governments to act. Thu 17 Oct 2024. UK.
8 Ways to Reduce the Impact of Flooding - PropertyWire
Dec 21, 2021 · With the effects of climate change getting worse and flooding becoming more of an issue in the UK - Experts can today reveal the 8 best ways to reduce the impact of flooding in your home. Buildworld have revealed the areas in the UK with the highest risk of flooding and rain destruction, and prov
What is Escheat and How Can it Affect Land and Property Owners?
Mar 22, 2022 · By Joanna Wooller, lawyer in the commercial property team at Thomson Snell & Passmore. Escheat is a process whereby ownerless freehold land (in England and Wales, with exceptions) may be returned to the Crown. In this article I will be looking at how and why it occurs and how it can affect landowners.
Seven reasons buy-to-let investments can fail - PropertyWire
Aug 22, 2024 · Here are seven of the most common reasons why buy-to-let investments fail, and what you can do to avoid these pitfalls: The property price doesn’t rise in line with inflation. If the value of your investment doesn’t increase by at least the rate of inflation – i.e. keep up with the rising cost of goods and services – that means it will ...
Nationwide unveils 3.78% mortgage rate - PropertyWire
Aug 21, 2024 · Nationwide Building Society has launched a mortgage rate at 3.78% for a 60% LTV 5-year fixed rate – currently the lowest on the market. The catch is it comes with a £1,499 fee, it’s only eligible for existing customers moving home, while borrowers need a loan of at least £300,000 to qualify. A rate of 3.81% from HSBC was previously the ...
Forward funding – how it works and new complexities
Jan 17, 2024 · Forward funding – how it works and new complexities. Alan Twine and Celia Berg are partners from law firm BCLP. Forward funding structures are typically used when developers have obtained detailed planning permission for a site. The site is sold to a funder and simultaneously a development funding agreement is entered into between the same ...
New Shared Ownership homes coming soon to Bath - PropertyWire
Jun 2, 2022 · A range of Shared Ownership homes will soon be released at a brand-new development in Bath, managed by leading housing association Bromford. The mixed tenure development, called Sulis Down, is built by Countryside and located on Combe Hay Lane. Sulis Down is Bromford’s first development in the city, and forms an integral part of the company ...
Proven Methods for Estate Agents to Generate Quality Leads
Aug 29, 2024 · Stunning property imagery, virtual tours, and client testimonials will engage your audience and build anticipation for your services. Be consistent with your social media channels to build a strong online presence and attract quality leads. Enhancing client satisfaction. In the business of property sales, building a sustainable and successful ...
Guest Blog: What are Prescriptive Rights in Property Law?
Jan 19, 2022 · Prescriptive easements are acquired between freehold owners for uses enjoyed for a full period of 20 years ‘as of right’, rather than as a result of force, secrecy or permission of the owner of the land subject to the right. Determining the extent of prescriptive rights. The extent of a prescriptive right must relate to what has been proven ...