In this month’s Property Surveying Newsletter … we look at how delays can override the law, discuss water safety in the home, and discover some unexpected benefits of a Ring doorbell
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The King’s Speech matters for households, landlords and agents
In his first King’s Speech on 7th November 2023, Charles III made three announcements that are of concern to property buyers, landlords and agents.
Condemned property now lawful
A local authority has taken so long to enforce a demolition order that it has been left with no choice but to regard the existence of the subject property as lawful.
Boiler upgrade scheme gets an uplift
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) which provides financial assistance to householders in England and Wales to encourage them to reduce the carbon emissions of their property has been increased.
Redrow renews call for stamp duty
House builder, Redrow, estimates that completions will be reduced by as much as 20% in the next financial year, causing the company to renew its call for changes in stamp duty.
Grade II listed flats sold for £1
Cornwall Council has agreed the sale of eleven Grade II listed properties for just one pound – on the proviso that, once refurbished, they will provide affordable homes to local residents.
Netherlands ban on landlords
With a housing deficit of 390,000 and a five year waiting list for social housing in Rotterdam, the city has become the first city in the Netherlands to introduce rules designed to effectively shut down the buy to let sector in a bid to build a healthy housing market.
Perils of a Shared Appreciation Mortgage
An elderly widow now fears she will lose her ability to pay for care costs because of the Shared Appreciation Mortgage taken out by her husband in the 1990s. The product was interest free and taken out by around 15,000 customers – and secured against any future increase in the value of the property.
How to keep water safe in your home
Keeping the water in your home safe to use is essential for maintaining the overall health and well-being of its occupants. Contaminated water can cause a variety of illnesses, ranging from mild to severe. We look at ways to prevent problems with water in your home and keep it safe for drinking, cooking, washing and cleaning.
And finally …
Here’s how to win $1 million with your Ring camera AND rid yourself of nuisance critters
An IT expert was so fed up with badgers and foxes leaving their ‘deposits’ in his garden, that he invented the “Furbinator 3000”.
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