Eastbourne lettings office

New Eastbourne Lettings Office for Charles Cox

Group opens new Eastbourne lettings office in South Street This month, we are delighted to announce that our new Eastbourne Office is now open at 106 South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4LZ, focusing mainly on our extensive Letting’s Portfolio in Eastbourne. In September, the Charles Cox Property Group purchased Bree Prenton’s Lettings Portfolio which has increased …

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1 Wellington Road 1890s

1 Wellington Road, halfway between Brighton and Shoreham

History of 1 Wellington Road – a halfway house! Having moved to our new offices at 1 Wellington Road, BN41 1ND, we researched the site’s history and were surprised to find that it was once the home to the Halfway House. The pub was built around 1850 and was so-called because it was ‘halfway between …

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Section 21 Renters Rights Bill

Section 21, the Renters Rights Bill

What it means for landlords and tenants The rental landscape in the UK is undergoing significant changes, primarily driven by the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notices. The changes will have implications for tenants, landlords, and the private rental sector. What is a Section 21 …

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Grenfell Tower

Grenfell: multiple failings and contractor dishonesty 

Grenfell is sadly a name which will have a negative connotation for many generations.  We hope lessons have been learned, but more importantly, legislation changes to ensure residents’ safety are being adopted unilaterally.  In a very brief summary of the Grenfell report, showing ‘systematic dishonesty of the manufacturers of the products used’, other bodies and organisations …

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Tenants

HOW TO FIND GOOD TENANTS

Good tenants are crucial for every landlord and Letting Agent. Finding the right tenant will ensure your property is well-maintained, rent payments are made on time, and the overall renting experience is positive for both parties. If you are not using a property or Letting Agent to assist you, here are the top 10 attributes …

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communal gardens in Eastbourne

A guide to sharing communal gardens

Living in an apartment block with communal gardens can be a great way to build community. Still, it’s important to establish guidelines to ensure everyone can enjoy the space safely and peacefully. Typically, these guidelines are agreed upon by the tenants and the owner, who might form a committee to make decisions. Newcomers need to …

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Photos of buildings for buying a Property in Paris

The difference when buying property – UK versus France

Comparing buying property and renting out in England vs. France When comparing purchasing and renting out a property in England versus France, several factors come into play, including legalities, tax implications, rental yields, and market conditions. But if you are willing to tackle the French rental rules, the average price of French properties is below …

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Safety tips

Property managers’ 9 safety tips

As summer approaches, the Charles Cox Property Group want to provide you with vital information to help safeguard your property. It is crucial to understand and be familiar with standard safety measures and protocols in areas such as fire safety, asbestos management and storage of electronic motorised vehicles.   One of the most important fire …

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Fire door

Fire door inspection surveys

How often does your block management company inspect your fire doors? It is a legal requirement for responsible persons, for all multi-occupied residential buildings in England, over 11m in height to carry out annual checks of all flat entrance doors, including self-closing doors, that lead to common areas of a building. There should be quarterly …

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flat leaseholders

Flat leaseholders and high service charges

Flat leaseholders and their concerns regarding high service charges Flat leaseholders are becoming increasingly worried about their service charges and in many cases, people are feeling trapped as they are struggling to sell their properties. Why have service charges increased so much? Matthew Cox, who heads up Charles Cox Property Group talks to Andrew Marsh …

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