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Ground rent, service charges, and rent charges are all fees related to property ownership or use, but they differ in their purpose and how they are calculated. Here is a brief explanation of each: GROUND RENT Ground rent is a fee paid by the owner of a leasehold property to the freeholder or landlord of […]

The External Wall System (EWS) issue has been a major concern in the UK housing market for high-rise flat owners. The issue relates to the safety of high-rise buildings that have external cladding, insulation and render systems. After the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the government introduced new regulations requiring building owners to provide an EWS1 form

We are seeing more and more instances of a ‘cash buyer’ not turning out to be what they say they are, so we are here to outline exactly what one…

Building Regulations: Work to an existing roof If you want to carry out repairs on or re-cover less than 25 per cent of the area of a pitch or flat roof, you will not normally need to submit a building regulations application. You will need approval, however, if: You carry out structural alterations The performance

If you are having new windows or doors installed, or are selling your home you might hear the phrase FENSA Certificate. The FENSA certificate is the declaration by the installer that the windows or doors have been installed in accordance with building regulations. If you are looking at having new windows, check your installer is

Let’s start the New Year on a ‘sober’ note by talking ‘Unfair Dismissal’. Both Employers and Employees need to know that there is NO legal requirement for an Employer to hold an investigatory meeting BEFORE moving forward to a Disciplinary Hearing, in order for any subsequent dismissal to be ‘fair’, The Employment Rights Act 1996