The Private Rental Market Is Changing – What Does That Mean for Landlords?
The private rental sector has been evolving for some time, but the pace of change over the last few years has been significant. Changes to taxation, rising borrowing costs, increasing compliance requirements, proposed EPC standards and, more recently, the Renters’ Rights Act have all contributed to landlords taking a fresh look at their property investments. […]
Let’s Not Repeat the Mistakes of 2007: Have Your Say on Home Buying Reform
As an RICS Surveyor operating across London and the South East, I see the financial and emotional damage caused by transaction inefficiency every single week. We frequently reach the point of survey, only for a critical issue—structural, legal, or environmental—to emerge, causing the sale to collapse. The current system relies on late-stage due diligence, which […]
Secure Your Future: How a RICS Surveyor Protects Landlords and Tenants During Rent Review
As a RICS surveyors we play a crucial role in commercial lease negotiations and rent reviews by providing expert, impartial advice and acting as a skilled negotiator. Their value comes from our deep understanding of market data, legal frameworks, and technical property issues. Lease Negotiations We add significant value to a new commercial lease negotiation […]
A new Housing Secretary, same old targets. But is 1.5 million new homes truly achievable?
As a RICS surveyor, I welcome Steve Reed MP to his new role as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. His appointment comes at a critical time for our built environment, and I hope it signals a new, pragmatic approach to the housing crisis. We’ve all heard the ambition: 1.5 million new […]
‘12-month workload expectations remain positive but slightly softer’, one of the headlines from the RICS UK Construction Monitor released in early May
Considering some of the economic shock waves the Global markets have had to sustain over the past weeks, I am encouraged that my industry is experiencing a positive outlook. This is supported by growth in infrastructure investment, with investments in sustainable energy projects driving those numbers as well as a continued upbeat sentiment in employment […]
