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Practical, solicitor-led guidance for landlords, sellers and buyers in West London and Surrey.

  • Sales, Conveyancing & Transactions

    Why a Cash Buyer Doesn't Always Mean a Guaranteed Sale

    Many sellers believe a cash buyer guarantees a smooth transaction. In reality, even cash buyers can have important conditions that affect whether a sale proceeds.

    · 2 min read

  • Sales, Conveyancing & Transactions

    Selling a Probate Property: 10 Common Mistakes Executors Make

    Selling a property after the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. This guide explains the most common mistakes executors make and how to avoid unnecessary delays while achieving the best possible price.

    · 3 min read

  • Sales, Conveyancing & Transactions

    EWS1 Forms Explained: What Every Flat Owner Needs to Know Before Selling

    Selling a leasehold flat with cladding? Understanding your building's EWS1 rating could be the difference between a smooth sale and a failed transaction. In this guide, Hermens Property explains the different EWS1 ratings, how they affect buyers and mortgage lenders, and shares a recent real-life experience highlighting why sellers should check their building's status before going to market.

    · 5 min read

  • Rent, Tenancies & Possession

    Rent Arrears: When to Act, What to Say, and When to Escalate

    A step-by-step guide to managing rent arrears properly — from the first missed payment through to repayment plans and legal escalation. Covers the common mistakes that weaken later possession claims and explains how early, structured intervention often avoids court altogether.

    · 2 min read

  • Property Management & Dispute Prevention

    Why a Solicitor-Led Managing Agent Reduces Risk

    Explains how legal oversight changes day-to-day management: deposits, notices, arrears handling, complaints, and end-of-tenancy disputes. Uses anonymised scenarios to show how issues are spotted early and resolved before they become claims or regulatory problems.

    · 2 min read

  • Property Management & Dispute Prevention

    Damp, Mould and Disrepair: How Landlords Should Handle Complaints Properly

    Sets out a legally safe, evidence-based approach to handling damp and mould reports — inspections, communications, contractors, and documentation. Explains why ignoring or mishandling complaints causes far more risk than the repair itself.

    · 2 min read

  • Landlord Compliance & Regulation

    The 2026 Landlord Compliance Checklist: What You Must Have in Place Now

    A practical, no-nonsense checklist covering gas safety, EPC, EICR, smoke and CO alarms, Right to Rent, deposit protection, licensing and record-keeping. Explains not just what is required, but how landlords commonly get it wrong and what evidence actually protects you if a dispute or possession claim arises.

    · 2 min read

  • Rent, Tenancies & Possession

    The New Grounds of Possession from 1 May 2026 – What Landlords Need to Know

    From 1 May 2026, section 21 will be abolished and landlords will only be able to recover possession using statutory grounds. This article explains the key new landlord-led grounds, the evidence courts will require, the risks of misuse or dishonesty, and why careful, professional property management will be essential in navigating the new possession regime.

    · 5 min read