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Enfield Council CPO: What It Means for Property Owners and How to Protect Your Compensation
If your home or investment is affected by Enfield’s new CPOs, don’t feel pressured to accept the council’s first offer. Olden Property helps property owners and leaseholders secure full, fair compensation under UK law.
Lease Extension Calculators vs. Real Valuations: Why Accuracy Matters
Online lease extension calculators are only a rough guide. A professional RICS valuation uses real market evidence to determine an accurate, defensible premium, helping you negotiate with confide
Before You Sign a Lease: Why Professional Advice Can Save You Thousands
Before you sign a commercial lease, it’s worth getting professional advice. From rent reviews to repair clauses, early guidance can help you negotiate fair terms, avoid hidden costs, and protect your position as a tenant or landlord.
What Happens After a Compulsory Purchase Order Is Confirmed?
When a Compulsory Purchase Order is confirmed, possession doesn’t happen overnight. RICS valuer Tom Olden explains the next steps, your rights, and how to prepare your claim.
Preparing Your Flat for the Next Owner: Why Extending the Lease Now Pays Later
Extending your lease before selling can make your flat more attractive to buyers, smooth the conveyancing process, and even boost your sale price. Chartered Surveyor Tom Olden explains why taking action early can pay off.
Brighton & Hove Lease Extensions: Why Local Valuation Evidence Matters
Every Brighton street tells a different story when it comes to lease extensions. RICS surveyor Tom Olden explains why local valuation evidence matters and how it shapes your premium.
How to Prepare for a Rent Review: A Surveyor’s Perspective
Rent reviews can significantly affect your property costs or income. Here’s how landlords and tenants can prepare effectively, with advice from Olden Property’s Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, Tom Olden.
Heathrow Expansion and the ‘No-Scheme World’: What It Really Means for Property Owners
The Heathrow Expansion has reignited debate about how fairly property owners are compensated when land is acquired for major infrastructure schemes. Here’s what the ‘no-scheme world’ really means in practice.
A Day in Brighton: Lease Extensions and a Lunchtime Dip at Sea Lanes
Tom Olden shares a day in Brighton carrying out a lease extension valuation and taking a refreshing swim at Sea Lanes. A glimpse into life as a RICS surveyor by the sea.
Navigating a Commercial Rent Review in Folkestone: What You Need to Know
If you own or occupy a commercial property in Folkestone, a rent review can have major financial implications. This guide from Olden Property explains how rent reviews work, what local market evidence supports fair negotiations, and why expert valuation advice is essential.
When Your Home Is Under Threat: Navigating a Compulsory Purchase Order as a Resident
Few things feel more unsettling than receiving notice that your home may be compulsorily acquired. This guide walks you through the steps you should take, from early engagement, choosing advisors, to challenging the process and ensuring fair compensation.
Lease Extension Surveyor Brighton - Expert Valuations & Negotiation Advice
If your Brighton flat has a short lease, don’t delay. Olden Property’s Chartered Surveyors provide independent lease extension valuations and negotiation advice, helping you extend your lease, increase your property value, and save on costs.
Rent Review Valuations in Maidstone- Chartered Surveyor for Landlords & Tenants
Is your Maidstone rent review approaching? Olden Property’s Chartered Surveyors provide expert, RICS-compliant rent review valuations and negotiation support for landlords and tenants across the Maidstone area — helping you secure a fair, evidence-backed rent that reflects true market conditions.
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.
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