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I've seen my dream home on the market, what can i do to secure it as soon as possible?

I've seen my dream home on the market, what can i do to secure it as soon as possible?

I've heard that I no longer need to pay stamp duty. Is this correct?

I've heard that I no longer need to pay stamp duty. Is this correct?

What general trends should I consider when purchasing?

What general trends should I consider when purchasing?

What is stamp duty and why do I need to pay it?

What is stamp duty and why do I need to pay it?

How do most buy to let investors raise finance?

How do most buy to let investors raise finance?

Where should I purchace an investment property?

Where should I purchace an investment property?

What are the extra costs involved in purchasing a property

What are the extra costs involved in purchasing a property

Why should I consider buy to let property

Why should I consider buy to let property

What type of buy to let property should I consider

What type of buy to let property should I consider

House prices seem to fluctuate on a frequent basis. How do I know when it is the right time to buy a property?

House prices seem to fluctuate on a frequent basis. How do I know when it is the right time to buy a property?

What does the new Government mean for HIP’s

What does the new Government mean for HIP’s

What happens if I've exchanged contracts but someone else in the chain pulls out?

What happens if I've exchanged contracts but someone else in the chain pulls out?

A front window has been broken by an unknown third party. Whose responsibility is it to repair this?

A front window has been broken by an unknown third party. Whose responsibility is it to repair this?

I've had lot's of viewings but no offers - should i drop the price?

I've had lot's of viewings but no offers - should i drop the price?

If my lettings agent won't reply to my calls or emails, where do I stand?

If my lettings agent won't reply to my calls or emails, where do I stand?

Do I have to have a mortgage in place before i can make an offer on a property

Do I have to have a mortgage in place before i can make an offer on a property

What impact does the news that the bank is putting quantitative easing on hold have on the property market?

What impact does the news that the bank is putting quantitative easing on hold have on the property market?

At the start of the tenancy I went through the inventory and pointed out several issues to be addressed. Weeks later nothing has happened. What course of action can I take?

At the start of the tenancy I went through the inventory and pointed out several issues to be addressed. Weeks later nothing has happened. What course of action can I take?

Is there a particular time of year that is best to sell a property?

Is there a particular time of year that is best to sell a property?

I have a joint tenancy, but now my housemate can't pay their share of the rent. Am I liable for it?

I have a joint tenancy, but now my housemate can't pay their share of the rent. Am I liable for it?

The Halifax house price survey showed a small increase in house prices for january 2010 - What does the NAEA think to the survey results?

The Halifax house price survey showed a small increase in house prices for january 2010 - What does the NAEA think to the survey results?

I've moved into my new home and information on the HIP looks to be inaccurate - whats my recourse?

I've moved into my new home and information on the HIP looks to be inaccurate - whats my recourse?

The tenancy has ended but I don't agree with the deductions from my deposit. Anything I can do?

The tenancy has ended but I don't agree with the deductions from my deposit. Anything I can do?

I've rented a property but can't afford the rent. Can I rent out a room?

I've rented a property but can't afford the rent. Can I rent out a room?

How do I value my property?

How do I value my property?

I'm at the end of my tenancy and I'd like to stay on - can i renegotiate?

I'm at the end of my tenancy and I'd like to stay on - can i renegotiate?

I've bought an apartment and the landlord wants to increase the service charge; do I have any recourse?

I've bought an apartment and the landlord wants to increase the service charge; do I have any recourse?

I found someone who wants to buy my property do I still need to pay the estate agent?

I found someone who wants to buy my property do I still need to pay the estate agent?

I've Lost My Job And Wont Be Able To Make This Months Rent

I've Lost My Job And Wont Be Able To Make This Months Rent

I've exchanged contracts but I have to pull out. What happens?

I've exchanged contracts but I have to pull out. What happens?

Can you explain the different types of Estate Agency contracts

Can you explain the different types of Estate Agency contracts

Do I have recourse if the landlord won't repair problems in my rented property?

Do I have recourse if the landlord won't repair problems in my rented property?

I've just bought a house which is still under it's 10 yr new build warranty; can i still claim under it?

I've just bought a house which is still under it's 10 yr new build warranty; can i still claim under it?

On completion day, what time can i pick up the keys?

On completion day, what time can i pick up the keys?

My landlord wants to increase my rent. Is there a limit to how much it can be increased by?

My landlord wants to increase my rent. Is there a limit to how much it can be increased by?

I rented my property when I was single. My partner wants to move in now; are there any issues?

I rented my property when I was single. My partner wants to move in now; are there any issues?

What are my landlord's or letting agent's rights to enter my rented property?

What are my landlord's or letting agent's rights to enter my rented property?



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Block of 30 Flats, Central London- Internal Communal Areas

Outline Situation

We were approached by Freeholders of a block of 30 flats. The development was 15 years old and had had very little decorative works done over this period. The internal communal areas were looking tired and dated and this was limiting sale & rental prices in the blocks.

Problem

Whilst the residents wanted to see improvements they wanted to keep the cost as low as possible. They also wanted the works not to greatly affect living in the development whilst being carried out. We therefore needed to come up with a good design which fitted a tight budget and could be ‘zoned’ to minimise inconvenience to residents.

Assessment

The refurb needed to be able to handle heavy foot traffic as well as be easy to clean and maintain. The colour scheme had to be modern and practical. If possible, there needed to be elements where areas could be easily replaced/upgraded if damaged excessively.

Project

To refurbish all the internal communal areas including removing of old flooring and installation of new carpets, redecoration of all walls & ceilings, new door furniture throughout and new light fittings. The project was scheduled to take 3 weeks and was broken in to areas to minimise inconvenience to residents.

Pricing

£15,000- this included design, management, materials and all works outlined above. This represented a cost to each flat owner of £500.

Results

The results were a resounding success. Many compliments were passed on to the company by property owners within the development. We have also been approached for several other property refurbs as a result of our completed job. It has been reported that both sales and rental figures in the development have increased as a direct result.

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