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What is the difference between Block Management and Property Management?

How Block Management differs from Property Management?

Leave a Comment / Block Management, Home maintenance, Property Landlord, Property Management / By The Prinsegate Team

The overall management of various amenities within a multi-property structure is called Block Management. Property Management and Block Management are two distinct types of management, despite their similar names and services. Property Management focuses on single-tenanted properties, whereas a Block Management team oversees the overall operation of a flat complex. Budgeting, accounting, maintenance, and …

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Do you require Party Wall Agreements for Loft Conversions?

Do you require Party Wall Agreements for Lofts?

Leave a Comment / Buying a home, Construction, Home maintenance, Home owners, Party Wall, Party Wall Act, Property Management, Real Estate, Tenants / By The Prinsegate Team

You’ll probably need to get a party wall agreement from your neighbours if you live in a terraced house or semi-detached house. Due to the fact that most building work involves structural changes to shared walls, chimneys, and roofs, adjoining properties could be damaged. The Party Wall Act provides a solution for resolving disputes and …

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What types of Building Surveys are there?

Leave a Comment / Buying a home, Home maintenance, Home owners, Property Management, Real Estate, Surveyors / By Yagna

Some people believe building surveys are unnecessary, but they are highly recommended. A building survey might save you hundreds of pounds in repair costs. There are different types of Building Surveys, so which one is right for you? Perhaps you believe a simple report provides as good an indication of the property’s condition as …

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Buying a house? Don't forget about the Party Wall Act

Buying a house? Don’t forget the Party Wall Act

Leave a Comment / Buying a home, Home owners, Party Wall, Party Wall Act, Real Estate / By The Prinsegate Team

If you’re buying a new home, you’ll want to know about the Party Wall Act, if you share any walls, fences, or boundaries with your neighbours and if they have any plans to build before you move in. The Commercial Property Standard Enquiries provide standard form, particularly questions about party walls when purchasing a …

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Consequences of Ignoring the Party Wall Act

Leave a Comment / Construction, Home maintenance, Home owners, Party Wall, Party Wall Act, Project Management, Property Management, Real Estate, Surveyors, Taxes / By Yagna

If you live in a semi-detached or terraced house, you may have already heard some complicated stories about the Party Wall Act and, as a result, decided that you will never do any major home improvement work on your house. But it isn’t all doom and gloom. It can even be a relatively painless …

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Do you need building surveyor inspections on New Builds?

Leave a Comment / Buying a home, Construction, Home maintenance, Home owners, Property Management, Real Estate, Surveyors / By Yagna

Buying a home can be costly, and you will likely pay for it over a long period. You must make the right decision and select a property that you not only adore, but that is also suitable to live in and in good condition. When someone buys a new house, the idea of having …

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Is Dilapidations an opportunity for tax relief?

Is Dilapidation an opportunity for tax relief?

Leave a Comment / Home maintenance, Home owners, Property Management, Real Estate, Taxes / By Yagna

Financially, this year has been a little more difficult for businesses due to the Covid pandemic, and companies are starting to feel the pinch of months of lockdown, which is adding to financial pressures. Dilapidation is one of the many ways that existing assets can be used to reduce tax burdens on businesses. Dilapidations …

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10 Items Every Homeowner Should Have

Home owners, Property Landlord, Property Management, Real Estate, Tenants / By The Prinsegate Team

Owning a house is a big responsibility. Aside from the basics, such as furniture, kitchenware, decor, plants, and cleaning supplies, it’s important to ensure you have everything you need to help keep the house and property in good repair. We could likely make a list of 100 things to keep in your house, but …

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Help! What’s Covered Under Home Insurance?

Buying a home, Home maintenance, Home owners, Insurance, Property Landlord, Property Management / By The Prinsegate Team

The most expensive purchase you’ll likely ever make is buying a home. Home insurance gives you peace of mind that if something goes wrong, you’ll be able to fix or replace it. However, it’s essential to understand what your policy will and will not cover. There are two types of home insurance to consider: Buildings …

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4 Reasons Why Property Owners Hire Surveyors

Buying a home, Home maintenance, Home owners, Party Wall, Party Wall Act, Surveyors / By Prinsegate Chartered Surveyors

As a property owner, you have likely already hired a surveyor before and understand the reasons for their importance. If not, you need to consider why property owners get their properties surveyed and if you should do the same. Seeking professional advice will keep you informed on all relevant legalities of your property. There …

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How Block Management differs from Property Management?

Do you require Party Wall Agreements for Lofts?

What types of Building Surveys are there?

Buying a house? Don’t forget the Party Wall Act

Consequences of Ignoring the Party Wall Act

Do you need building surveyor inspections on New Builds?

Is Dilapidation an opportunity for tax relief?

10 Items Every Homeowner Should Have

Help! What’s Covered Under Home Insurance?

4 Reasons Why Property Owners Hire Surveyors

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