What makes a well-managed development?
Burns Hamilton’s Operations Director, Emily Gray, offers expert advice. Walk around any successful residential development and you’ll notice the obvious things first. The grounds are well maintained, communal areas are clean, and residents feel confident that issues will be dealt with
Property Management Myths Debunked
Separating fact from fiction in today’s rental market As the rental sector continues to evolve, many landlords are finding that property management is becoming increasingly complex. While there is plenty of advice available, some common misconceptions still persist. Here are three
Flats: More than just a home
One property. So many possibilities. A flat can be so much more than simply a place to live. For the right buyer, it can be a first step onto the property ladder, a comfortable retirement home, a second property in a
Being a landlord is easy… said no one ever
Property management without the headaches? That’s where Camerons comes in. On paper, being a landlord sounds fairly straightforward. Find a tenant, collect the rent each month and occasionally nod thoughtfully at a boiler. Easy, right? Well… not quite. Between finding the right tenants,
The first year can make or break a new development
Burns Hamilton’s Operations Director, Emily Gray, offers expert advice. When a residential development reaches completion, it is easy to think the hardest work is over. The building is finished, purchasers are moving in and the developer is preparing to move on
Adapting to the new APT Landscape
Burns Hamilton’s, Sotiria Laitmer, offers expert lettings advice The UK rental market has entered a new era with the introduction of Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs), replacing Assured Shorthold Tenancies as the standard form of tenancy agreement. The changes have placed a
Sun, sea and… property problems?
This summer, swap property headaches for beach days. August has arrived. The sun is (hopefully) shining, the beaches are looking irresistible, and if you live anywhere around Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole, you’re probably wondering whether today calls for a paddle, an
The UK lettings market in 2026: Resilient, evolving, and full of opportunity
Burns Hamilton’s, Sotiria Laitmer, offers expert lettings advice The UK lettings market in 2026 remains one of the most dynamic areas of the property sector, characterised by strong tenant demand, evolving landlord strategies, and new opportunities for growth. While the sales
What is Commonhold?
Burns Hamilton’s Operations Director, Emily Gray, offers expert advice. Commonhold is often described as a simpler, fairer way of owning a flat and it is rapidly moving back into focus as proposals look to replace leasehold as the default tenure for
Your Hidden Sellable Asset
You may be sitting on an asset you didn’t realise you could sell Across Dorset and the surrounding countryside, many landowners find themselves with land that feels impossible to shift — a small paddock that hasn’t attracted interest, a redundant barn,