What makes a good managing agent?
How Camerons is redefining property in Bournemouth (with fewer headaches) If you are a Director of a resident led building, you are ultimately responsible for decisions that affect its safety, condition, and finances - often alongside a full-time job. The quality of
Landlords, tenants and the pursuit of sanity
Because renting a home shouldn’t feel like an endurance sport If you’ve ever rented a property in Britain, chances are you’ve experienced at least one of the following: mysterious damp patches shaped like Wales, a landlord who communicates exclusively through passive-aggressive
The hidden impact of the Renters’ Right Act
And how Burns Hamilton is already ahead The Renters’ Rights Act is often defined by its headline reforms: the abolition of Section 21, the move to periodic tenancies, and increased tenant protections. However, the true impact lies beneath the surface, in
Why Burns Hamilton?
Ask our expert, Sotiria Laitmer anything you need to know At Burns Hamilton, expertise is built on more than experience alone – it comes from a fully integrated approach to letting and property management that allows us to advise clients with
How building safety has changed block management
Even if your building isn’t high risk When leaseholders hear the term “building safety”, it is often associated with high rise or complex developments. But the reality is that recent building safety reforms have changed how all residential blocks are managed. The
Lettings without the melodrama
Making renting simpler, smoother and far less painful If you’ve ever rented a property, you’ll know the process can sometimes feel a bit like online dating. The photos look promising, everyone says they’re “easy-going”, and before you know it, you’re arguing
Apex Mortgage Brokers – built around outcomes
After more than 20 years in the mortgage industry, Apex Mortgage Brokers has been created to offer something straightforward: clear, reliable advice delivered properly. This is not a volume-driven, sales-led brokerage. The focus is simple – get cases approved, keep them
The Renters’ Rights Act
Three key changes savvy landlords are preparing for.Ask our expert, Sotiria Laitmer anything you need to know. The response to last month’s column showed one thing clearly: landlords want clarity on the Renters’ Rights Act, and they want it now. With the
Why do service charges feel so expensive?
Burns Hamilton’s Emily Gray explains the truth behind rising service charges. If you’re a leaseholder, you’ve almost certainly asked the question: “Why are our service charges so high?” It’s one of the most common concerns raised and one that often comes
Elegant retirement living
At St Ives Place, Ringwood Set within the prestigious St Ives Place, part of the highly respected Care South group, these exceptional three-bedroom retirement cottages offer a wonderful balance of independence, comfort and peace of mind in a beautifully maintained setting. Located