Following our blog on the 14th January, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 have been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Approval of the regulations is pending, and further amendments may be made between now and 1 June, but one thing is certain…they are not […]
Capital gains tax (CGT) changes come into force 6th April 2020 and are set to affect most private residential Landlords. In its simplest terms, CGT is paid on profits made through the sale of any property which is not your main home, calculated by deducting any private residence relief and lettings relief from the capital
The minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) regulations came into effect April 2018. It became a legal requirement that qualifying, privately rented properties have a minimum E or above rating on their energy performance certificate (EPC). Most properties marketed and let after the enforcement date will already comply or know if they are exempt but there
If you go down into the woods today…you might not find a teddy bear’s picnic, but you may find the hidden water gardens of Chelwood Vachery. Nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Beauty, awaits the enchanting overgrown Vachery Woods. This steep sided valley hides four connecting lakes, rock
The Government has laid The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 – you can read the draft here. Pending approval from Houses of Parliament, landlords and agents will need to ensure electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies in England from 1 July 2020 or from
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Alexandre Boyes are exited to be recruiting our second multi trade apprentice, in association with our Trade Apprenticeship Scheme. The scheme is part of the Government’s National Apprenticeship Service and in partnership with East Surrey College. The apprentice will be working as part of the property maintenance team, created to provide additional services to Alexandre
Our offices will be open at slightly different times over the festive holidays… Friday 20th December – Closed from 4pmSaturday 21st & Sunday 22nd December – ClosedMonday 23rd December – Open 10am until 3pmChristmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day – ClosedFriday 27th, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th December – ClosedMonday 30th December – Open
Alexandre Boyes offer our fully managed letting, estate & block management residents SOS out of hours assistance for genuine emergencies. If you need us call your usual main office number: – Tunbridge Wells 01892 525522 Estates/Blocks 01892 574880 Leave your name, address, contact number and brief message and one of the on call team will
As we bid farewell to 2019, it’s been an exciting year for Alexandre Boyes. We celebrated our 21st birthday in August. Ashleigh and Ally from our East Grinstead office became qualified ARLA members. Keren, Head of Estate & Block Management, qualified in Build to Rent management, a trend that is unlikely to slow in 2020. Our Tunbridge Wells office successfully
Whirlpool made another recall announcement this week regarding washing machines, heating door mechanisms and the potential fire risk. You can check whether your appliance manufactured under the Hotpoint and Indesit brands between 2014 and 2018 is affected here or call Whirlpool helpline 0800 316 1442. Jeff Noel, Vice President at Whirlpool online statement says “While we work
