Nov 18, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
When a Completion Day Falls Short of Expectations Vacant possession is a key requirement when buying or selling property in the United Kingdom, yet completion day does not always unfold as smoothly as everyone hopes. Most transactions conclude with relief and...
Nov 17, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Renters’ Rights Act Set to Reshape the Private Rental Market The Renters’ Rights Act is planned to take effect on 1 May 2026. It will bring major changes to the private rented sector and is already influencing landlord behaviour. Early conversations within the...
Nov 5, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Dry Rot in Action: Case Study from a Grade II Listed Property Historic buildings can conceal unexpected surprises, and today’s survey uncovered one worth sharing — an active fungal outbreak visually consistent with dry rot (Serpula lacrymans). Although famously...
Aug 1, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Is It Time to Reintroduce the Home Information Pack? Back in 2007, the government introduced the Home Information Pack (HIP) — a short-lived attempt to make the homebuying process faster and more transparent. The idea was to give buyers key documents up front, before...
Jul 8, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents, Lettings
Landlord Insurance: What It Covers and How to Manage Costs Landlord insurance is an essential safeguard for protecting rental property investments. Unlike standard home insurance, landlord policies are tailored for let properties and can provide additional protections...
Apr 19, 2025 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Downsizing Rising As we move into the second quarter of 2025, a growing number of homeowners are taking a fresh look at their property needs – and many are concluding that less might actually be more. The term “downsizing” has traditionally been associated with...
