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Principle Estate Management has warned leaseholders that they must obtain what’s known as a Licence for Alter (LTA) before making any changes to their homes. Richard Coles, an associate director at Principle who oversees the managing agent’s building surveying, explained that without permission from the freeholder, leaseholders could be in breach of their lease. Mr Coles said: “All leaseholders should submit documents for the freeholder’s approval prior to any works and we will then process for approval a

As you begin the process of property transactions in the UK, it's important to understand potential pitfalls that may result in fines. Finance expert Gary Hemming from ABC finance tells us common mistakes individuals frequently make and the associated consequences. Neglecting Stamp Duty Obligations Fines for failing to pay the correct stamp duty amount can range from a percentage of the outstanding duty to substantial fixed penalties. It's not uncommon for fines to be in the thousands of pounds, depending

ELM Group is delighted to announce the addition of seven new properties to its management portfolio as 2024 gets off to a positive start. The properties are a welcome addition to ELM Group’s portfolio of over 4,500 units across 152 managed retirement properties across England. Hartington Mansions, which came under ELM Group’s management in January, is a historic four-floor mansion block based in Eastbourne, close to the seafront in the heart of the town centre. Another property welcomed last month wa

The latest research by HomeOwners Alliance shows that for many young people, homeownership has become an impossible dream. 1.9 million aspiring homeowners do not think they will follow in the footsteps of their home owning parents. Three quarters (73%) of aspiring homeowners say their parents owned their home, but only 48% expect to own themselves (a drop of 25%). Fewer homeowners today means fewer homeowners in the future. Our research reveals that most homeowners follow in the footsteps of their home ow

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes has welcomed Aine Hill, aged 20, to its Kingsbrook development in Aylesbury as its latest carpentry apprentice. With women making up just 15% of people working in construction in the UK, Aine will complete her Level 2 Carpentry Apprenticeship with the opportunity to learn while earning with Britain’s leading housebuilder. Aine Hill moved from her home in Donegal, Ireland and now splits her time between working on site with the construction team at Kingsbrook as well as att

National property services group, Leaders Romans Group (LRG), has appointed Tom Bailey as a Director within its Property Management team. This is a new appointment which will enable LRG to strengthen its Property Management division further. Tom joins the group from Purplebricks where he was Director of Lettings. Tom will work closely with Kim Lidbury, Group Director (Property Management), supporting her on the implementation of the group’s Property Management Strategy and he will oversee a number of exci

Birchgrove, the UK’s leading provider of rented retirement homes, and Hybr, the UK’s leading student letting platform, today announce an industry-first intergenerational living scheme which will see students and key workers live alongside retirees in the same purpose-built, privately rented retirement development. Ayrton House is a new 60 apartment rental retirement community in Mill Hill, North London. When launched in October this year, 16 apartments across the third and fourth floors will be offered ex

Before the war, we used to live together. Three, even four, generations would commonly share the same roof, with that property passed down through the family. Then came the rise of the post-war middle classes. Britain, by the 60s, had never had it so good, with an economic boom and growing affluence enabling more people to afford their own homes than ever before. Under Thatcher, home ownership surged once more - from 55% of the population in 1980 to 67% just a decade later. Yet fast-forward to today, and

A housing system will only work if it respects all stakeholders That’s the view of Sim Sekhon, MD of LegalforLandlords, who was politely expressing his frustration at comments made by Michael Gove in a recent interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. During the interview, the Housing Secretary committed to outlawing no-fault evictions by the as-yet-unknown date of the next election. However, only a matter of weeks ago, the Government announced that the proposed ban on Section 21 evictions would not be im

Aspiring Bristol homeowners are set to benefit from a boost of affordable new homes this spring, with the forthcoming launch of Abri Home’s Shared Ownership apartments at the historic old Ashton Gate Brewery site on North Street in Southville. Abri Homes is gearing up to launch its collection of 107 one, two and three-bedroom affordable apartments to market with prices starting from £89,250 based on a 35% share. 98 homes will be available with shared ownership and 9 for social rent, supported by grant fun

The latest research by HomeOwners Alliance shows that for many young people, homeownership has become an impossible dream. 1.9 million aspiring homeowners do not think they will follow in the footsteps of their home owning parents. Three quarters (73%) of aspiring homeowners say their parents owned their home, but only 48% expect to own themselves (a drop of 25%). Fewer homeowners today means fewer homeowners in the future. Our research reveals that most homeowners follow in the footsteps of their home ow

Integrating state-of-the-art technologies, holistic gym design principles, and the latest fitness trends of 2024 into the blueprint of your newly established or upgraded fitness facility, guarantees your gym remains at the forefront of industry trends. This forward-thinking approach not only ensures your space incorporates the latest gym equipment but also proves to be a wise financial investment, ultimately enhancing the overall appeal and efficiency of your fitness space. Whether you’re in the residenti