I’ve always lived by the River Lee. I grew up in Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, one of the key towns the river flows past. Now I live in Bow in East London, where Bow Creek connects the River Lee to the Thames. Many people love living right by the water, with beautiful river views where they […]
I can’t help but feel excited at the new buildings springing up all over East London. The capital’s skyline has changed so much over the last ten years, with new tall office buildings springing up in the City, and residential and mixed-use developments arriving across the East End. Living in a tall building isn’t for […]
If you’re new to renting, you might be surprised to hear that your home is going to be inspected every six months. In fact, property inspections are a standard procedure listed in the tenancy agreement. They’re a great way of keeping communication open between landlords, tenants and estate agents. They protect the interests of landlords […]
A lot of people rent property in London – in fact, the balance recently tipped for the first time in about eighty years, and now more people rent their homes than own them. This means that there are a lot of people living in flats with magnolia walls and slightly utilitarian furniture, and I’d be […]
I am absolutely delighted to announce that Dockleys has won a British Property Award for the second year running, receiving gold in the E1 Local Lettings Category. As we’ve only been in business for two years, this means we’ve been offering an award-winning service from the word go – we’re thrilled this has been publicly […]
If you’re new to being a landlord, the list of documentation and certificates you need for your property may seem bewildering, expensive, or both! But let me reassure you – all the documentation is surprisingly easy to organise and is also cheaper than the consequences of not having the right paperwork in place. Some documents […]
Renting a house with friends is a great idea, particularly in London where rents can be higher than in the rest of the country. It can be a good way of making your income go further, helping you save money for a deposit once you’re ready to buy a house. But, as you know if […]
Since the introduction of the Deregulation Act 2015, it has been compulsory for landlords to issue Gas Safety Certificates and other documentation before the tenancy begins. Failure to do so removes landlords’ power to serve section 21 notices should the need for eviction arise. Why was the Deregulation Act introduced? The Deregulation Act 2015 was […]
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