Received a Heathrow Land Referencing letter? It doesn't necessarily mean your property will be compulsorily purchased, but it is an important stage in the Heathrow expansion process. Our guide explains what the Land Interest Questionnaire is, why you've received it, and what you should do next to protect your interests.

Planning permission has been approved for the Hanover Court and Princess Court redevelopment. If you're a leaseholder, here's what happens next and how Olden Property can help you secure the compensation you're entitled to.

If your property is affected by a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), you may have the right to object. This guide explains who can object to a CPO, the grounds for objection, the statutory process and the role of public inquiries. Understanding your rights at an early stage can help ensure your concerns are properly considered and your interests protected.

Property valuations for tax purposes require more than an estate agent's opinion. Discover why HMRC-compliant valuations prepared by an RICS Registered Valuer can help reduce disputes and provide confidence when dealing with Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, probate and other tax matters.

Many property owners focus on compensation when facing a Heathrow CPO, but the objection process can be equally important. Learn why early action matters and how specialist advice can protect your position.

Olden Property provides RICS industrial property valuations across Kent, including warehouses, industrial estates, logistics units and open storage land.

Independent advice on retail and restaurant rent reviews across London. Olden Property provides evidence-based valuation and negotiation support for landlords and tenants.

Independent secured lending valuations across London and the South East, with a specialist focus on complex and mixed-use assets. RICS Red Book compliant advice for lenders, brokers and borrowers.

If you have a commercial rent review in Brighton, understanding the process is key. We provide clear, evidence-based advice to help landlords and tenants negotiate fair market rent.

How much does a lease extension cost? Learn what affects the premium, typical price ranges, and how to avoid overpaying.

Relocating your business due to a CPO can be costly and disruptive. Find out what you can claim and how to ensure you recover your full entitlement.

RICS Red Book secured lending valuations in Tunbridge Wells for lenders, brokers and investors. Clear, reliable and fast reporting.

If your home in Hanover or Princess Street, Cambridge is affected by a Compulsory Purchase Order, understanding your rights is essential. This guide explains the process, compensation available, and how to ensure you receive a fair outcome.

Understand how commercial rent reviews work and how to protect your position. Expert advice for landlords and tenants in Tunbridge Wells and the South East

Leasehold reform is coming but waiting could cost you more. Here’s why extending your lease now may be the smarter financial decision.

If your freeholder is missing or cannot be contacted, it does not necessarily prevent you from extending your lease. In certain circumstances, leaseholders can apply to the County Court for a vesting order, allowing the lease extension to proceed even without the landlord’s involvement. This article explains how the process works and what evidence is required.

Leaseholders considering a lease extension are often presented with two routes: an informal agreement with the freeholder or a formal statutory claim under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. While informal deals may appear quicker or cheaper, they frequently include retained or escalating ground rents and fewer protections. Understanding the differences between these routes and obtaining an independent valuation — is essential to ensure the terms genuinely protect the long-term value of the property.

Once a lease falls below 80 years, marriage value becomes payable and extension costs can increase significantly. This guide explains why the 80-year threshold matters, how premiums are calculated, and what current leasehold reform proposals mean in practice.

If you own a property near Heathrow, expansion plans could affect value, saleability and compensation rights. This guide explains the main schemes available, the areas most affected, and why early professional advice is essential

Extending a lease is a technical statutory valuation exercise, not an estate agency opinion. Tom Olden MRICS provides regulated, evidence-led lease extension valuations and structured negotiation advice to ensure leaseholders achieve fair and defensible outcomes.