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Compulsory Purchase Compensation: How to Maximise the Money You’re Entitled To
If you’re affected by a Compulsory Purchase Order, don’t settle for less than you’re owed. Olden Property’s RICS-regulated surveyors help claimants maximise compensation for homes, land and businesses ensuring every valid head of claim is identified, evidenced and recovered.
How Long Does a Lease Extension Take?
Lease extensions usually take 6–12 months under the statutory process, though informal negotiations can be faster. Here’s what to expect.
Rent Review Surveyor in Ashford | Expert Valuations & Negotiation
Rent reviews in Ashford are not automatic uplifts, they’re negotiations. At Olden Property, we provide RICS-regulated rent review valuations and negotiation services for landlords and tenants, ensuring outcomes that reflect true market value.
Compulsory Purchase: Know Your Rights, Maximise Your Compensation
If your property is affected by a CPO, you may be entitled to more than market value. Early advice ensures you secure full compensation for your losses.
Heathrow Expansion – What Can Homeowners Do?
Homeowners near Heathrow may qualify for compensation under voluntary and statutory schemes. Learn your rights and how Olden Property can help.
Navigating Rent Reviews in Tunbridge Wells: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Rent reviews don’t have to mean automatic increases. Olden Property helps landlords and tenants in Tunbridge Wells achieve fair outcomes with local evidence and expert negotiation.
How to Appoint a Surveyor in a CPO Claim and Who Pays the Fees?
If your property is affected by a compulsory purchase order (CPO), you’re entitled to appoint your own surveyor and in most cases, the acquiring authority pays the fees. This blog explains why early advice matters, what a CPO surveyor does, and how Olden Property helps you secure full, fair compensation.
Heathrow Expansion – What It Means for Businesses and Investors
Commercial property owners and investors near Heathrow face disruption from expansion. Discover what schemes are available and how Olden Property can help secure fair compensation.
Can My Freeholder Refuse to Extend My Lease?
If you qualify under the law, your freeholder cannot refuse a lease extension. Here’s what happens if they resist.
How is Rent Decided at a Rent Review?
Rent reviews are not guesswork. Surveyors rely on market evidence and lease terms to decide what is fair. This blog explains how the process works and what factors influence the rent outcome.
Can I Get a Mortgage on a Flat with a Short Lease?
Many lenders won’t finance flats with short leases. Extending first can make your property more mortgageable and easier to sell.
Extending a Flat Lease in Eastbourne: A Coastal Guide for Leaseholders
Extending your Eastbourne flat’s lease before it drops below 80 years can save thousands and protect its market value. Our local, RICS-compliant valuations help you negotiate with confidence.
Can I Challenge My Rent Review? A Guide for Commercial Tenants
When faced with a proposed rent increase, commercial tenants often ask: “Can I challenge my rent review?” The answer is yes but success depends on understanding your lease, gathering the right evidence, and acting within strict timeframes. This guide explains your rights, the process for disputing a rent review, and how professional advice can help secure a fair outcome.
North Kent Infrastructure Changes: What to Expect and How to Protect Your Land Value
With major infrastructure projects underway across North Kent — from the Lower Thames Crossing to rail upgrades and housing-led expansion, many property owners face uncertainty. Compulsory Purchase Orders, construction disruption, and suppressed land values are real concerns for those in affected areas like Dartford, Gravesend, and Ebbsfleet. As a Chartered Surveyor specialising in valuation and compensation, I explain how to assess your risk, protect your land value, and prepare effectively if your property is impacted.
Lease Extensions in Sevenoaks: What Flat Owners Should Know
Many leasehold flats in Sevenoaks are now approaching the critical 80-year mark. In this guide, Chartered Surveyor Tom Olden explains why acting early can save thousands, how the lease extension process works, and what it typically costs to extend your lease in Sevenoaks.
Do You Need a Surveyor if You're Affected by a CPO?
If your home or business is affected by a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), getting expert advice is essential. In this blog, Chartered Surveyor Tom Olden explains how a surveyor can help you secure fair compensation, navigate the legal process, and often recover professional fees from the acquiring authority.
How Lease Extensions Work in Maidstone – And Why Timing Matters
If you own a flat in Maidstone with a lease approaching 80 years, now is the time to act. Once your lease drops below this point, the cost of extending it rises sharply due to marriage value. In this article, we explain why early action matters, how freeholders can respond to Section 42 Notices, and how Olden Property provides RICS-compliant valuations to support both parties through the lease extension process.
Heathrow’s Third Runway: What It Means for Residents Facing Compulsory Purchase
The Heathrow third runway is moving forward, and hundreds of homes near Longford, Sipson and Harmondsworth could be subject to Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs). As a Chartered Surveyor, Tom Olden explains what this means for affected residents, the compensation you may be entitled to, and how Olden Property can help you navigate the process and secure a fair settlement.
How to Prepare for a Rent Review: A Guide for Commercial Tenants and Landlords
Rent reviews are a key part of most commercial leases, but many landlords and tenants aren’t fully prepared when they arise. Whether you’re negotiating a rent increase or challenging a proposal, understanding your lease terms and having solid market evidence is essential. In this guide, Olden Property explains how rent reviews work, what steps to take, and how to strengthen your position.
Extending a Lease in Gillingham: What Every Flat Owner Should Know
Many flats in Gillingham were originally sold with 99-year leases, and as those terms shorten, leaseholders could face rising costs and reduced property value. This blog explains why acting before your lease drops below 80 years is so important.
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