Javed Ahmed

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments — but when sellers keep secrets, it can lead to costly consequences. A recent High Court ruling over a £32 million London mansion infested with moths is a sharp reminder of why honesty is...

There are rumbles of a revival in the housing market with inflation down and an expectation that the Bank of England will soon make a base rate cut. That’s been enough encouragement for high street lenders to drop their mortgage rates. But...

Conservation areas play a vital role in preserving the architectural and historical character of certain areas in the UK. If you are a property owner within a conservation area, you may wonder about the restrictions and regulations governing alterations and...

Can I still move house? The government has stated that; “People are free to move home, however the process of finding and moving into a new home is likely to be different, as those involved in the process will need to...

Like many other property professionals, in recent weeks I have been backing the government’s new scheme which will see homeowners and landlords able to apply for a three-month mortgage holiday to get them through the coronavirus crisis. It’s a...

The Help to Buy Government ISA scheme is set to close so first-time buyers need to act fast to start saving towards a big, free boost. Property expert, associate Javed Ahmed , gives more background here in our latest blog. There are very few occasions in...