Key Takeaways A lien allows legal possession of property until a debt is settled. An encumbrance encompasses any claims against a property, including liens. All liens are encumbrances, but not all encumbrances are liens. Understanding Liens and Encumbrances A lien represents a legal right to take possession of someone else’s property until a debt is
According to estate agent Botham Williams, this detached residence on The Parade offers an “exceptional coastal lifestyle”. It is located just a stone’s throw from Knap Beach and the lively atmosphere of Barry Island. The Parade offers buyers three reception rooms and a private garden. The steep asking price reflects this home’s position in a
Green Party by-election candidate Hannah Spencer has been branded a “property-hoarding hypocrite” by Labour after it was claimed she owns multiple properties worth around £1.2m. The allegations have surfaced just days before the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, which could cost Keir Starmer his job if the Greens manage to overturn a large Labour
Harvey Holland Estate Agents has announced the opening of its new flagship headquarters in the heart of Chipping Norton. A spokesperson for the brand said: “After an extensive search for the perfect premises, we are thrilled to have found a location that reflects both our vision and the high standards we bring to the property
The business headed by Aneel Mussarat has set up the brand as its identity in the national PBSA market, a sector in which it already owns 6,000 student beds and is looking for more. MCR said that the platform is backed by significant internal capital reserves, which will be deployed into further PBSA acquisitions, refurbishment
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Villa, Scipioni Park, €15mn What A classically inspired modernist villa designed by architect Marcello Canino, built between 1934 and 1942. While it has been recently modernised, many of the original features, such as panelled ceilings
Prop247, launching this month, offers remote property management through a blend of advanced technology and on the ground support. Read more Mr Alexander, co-founder of Prop247, said: “The lettings sector is the one area of property that hasn’t benefited from technological innovation. “We’ve built a groundbreaking platform, borne out of 40 plus years’ experience in
We list the best property management software, to make it simple and easy to manage your real estate more efficiently. Such software needs to cover multiple areas effectively to be worthwhile. It will need to handle office documents and have built in accounting or financial software software as well. The best property management software also
The Birmingham-based consultancy is opening the doors to emerging talent in the city with its own Assistant Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship programme – but the application window closes in a few weeks’ time. Recent government figures have shown that degree-level apprenticeships accounted for more than one in five new starts* in the most recent academic year,
“The agencies that will thrive are those using AI to enhance their services, not replace the human element. The recent share price weakness reflects uncertainty, not the end of the traditional agent, but a shift in how we operate.” John Cahill, an analyst at Stifel, said: “I’m not sure how well-founded these fears are –