If you own a flat with a short lease, whatever it is worth now it will jump up in value if you ever extend the lease. On paper at least, you should make a profit. If your lease...

The Leasehold and Freehold Bill is the most significant reform of the leasehold system for a generation, and many - including me - hope that this assault on all its outrageous...

The Real Estate market has been on a tumultuous journey over recent decades. The 2007–2008 financial crisis left an indelible mark on the sector, causing property values to...

Proposed Leasehold & Freehold Bill Valuation proposals - a viewpoint. Whenever a Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers the annual budget, it is often best to avoid the...

There is a saying about economists – that if you put ten of them in a room, you will get 11 opinions. Consensus amongst economists is reserved only for the most obvious,...

The UK government is proposing to further relax planning rules as part of its long-term plan for housing. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities aims to extend...

UK house price growth is slowing. While prices rose 1.2% in June compared to last year, this is down on May’s 1.9% growth, according to property website Zoopla. Its house...