Commercial Property / August 11, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Understanding How to Respond to a Schedule of Dilapidations in England When a commercial lease in England comes to an end, landlords often serve a Schedule of Dilapidations. This document outlines alleged breaches of lease […]

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Commercial Property / August 11, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Dilapidations in England and Wales: RICS Dilapidations Protocol In England and Wales, the term dilapidations refers to the state of disrepair or breaches of lease obligations that a tenant may be responsible for addressing, usually

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Recent Landlord News | Latest Landlord news 2025 / August 7, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Rising Maintenance Complaints & Enforcement Risk: What Landlords Must Know Now Rising Maintenance Complaints & Enforcement Risk is becoming a central concern for landlords across England. A staggering 474% increase in complaints, especially in social

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Legal / August 7, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Understanding the Shift: Section 21 Abolition and What It Means Evicting tenants in arrears & court timelines is a primary concern for landlords in England as the rental reform agenda progresses. With the abolition of

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Recent Landlord News | Latest Landlord news 2025 / August 6, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

The Mounting Impact of Mortgage Rates & Financial Pressures Mortgage rates & financial pressures are having a profound effect on landlords in 2025. With interest rates still above pre-pandemic levels and lenders tightening their affordability

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Legal / August 6, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Tenant Demand & Rents Trends: Navigating Rising Rents and Shifting Tenant Behaviour in 2025 Tenant demand & rent trends remain central concerns for landlords across England in 2025. While rental prices continue to climb by

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Leasehold Reform and Service Charge Scrutiny: What Landlords and Leaseholders in England Must Know

Legal / August 6, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Leasehold Reform and Service Charge Scrutiny: Transparency, Accountability and the Future of Property Ownership in England Leasehold reform and service charge scrutiny are undergoing significant transformations in England. With the passing of the Leasehold and

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Expanding Pest Control Responsibilities: What Landlords in England Need to Know

Commercial Property / August 6, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Understanding the Rise of Pest Infestations in England In recent years, local authorities across England have scaled back pest control budgets due to austerity and resource constraints. According to reports, some councils have completely cut

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Commercial Property / August 6, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

A Broken System: Why Deposit System Reform & Interest Allocation Matter Now In England’s private rental market, millions of tenants dutifully pay their security deposits, trusting that they will be protected. However, most are unaware

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Commercial Property / August 6, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

How the 2025 Spending Review Will Transform Affordable and Social Housing in the UK The Impact of the 2025 Spending Review is set to be profound, especially for the affordable and social housing sectors. With

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