New guidance released by The Department for Education for CIF Applications

By Neil O'Brien

New guidance has now been released by The Department for Education for CIF Applications to be submitted for the 2023/24 funding round. There is additional focus upon energy efficient heating systems to replace coal and oil systems together with improved ventilation.

What are Condition Surveys & why are they important?

By jbc_admin

At Roger Hannah, we understand that the condition of any property is crucial for any investor, purchaser, or current owner. Your property needs to be safe and structurally sound, and you need to be aware of any maintenance liabilities and hazardous materials. We can help with property purchases and condition surveys. What is a condition…

Schedule of Condition

By jbc_admin

A schedule of condition provides a benchmark against which the condition of a property can be assessed to help mitigate future damage claims. This process applies to both commercial and residential properties, where landlords and tenants need to protect themselves and their interests.  What is a schedule of condition? A schedule of condition is a…

Roger Hannah Education Team Update: How to create a successful CIF bid

By Neil O'Brien

With the upcoming delayed announcement of this years CIF bids due mid-June attention will soon be placed upon any bids that were not approved and those that need to be submitted in the next round of bidding, expected in December 2021.

Dilapidations advice for tenants

By Neil O'Brien

Tenants are already faced with substantial business premises occupancy costs such as rents and rates, and then, usually at the end of their occupational Lease they are served with a schedule of dilapidations; the other bane of commercial property occupation.

Home Extensions – Don’t let your plans go to the Party Wall!

By jbc_admin

As anyone who is considering building an extension will have realised, neighbours have an important role to play in many aspects of the planning process.

Building Consultancy Department continues to grow from strength to strength

By jbc_admin

Working on behalf of an International Investor, RH & Co assisted in the purchase of a Grade B listed period property in the heart of Glasgow City Centre.

Roger Hannah & Co recruits effectively in the last quarter of 2015.

By jbc_admin

3 new recruits who each specialise in their individual fields, Roger Hannah & Co has effectively added addition specialist resource to the Landlord & Tenant, Building Surveying and Facilities Management departments.

Landlord & Tenant Act 1927 Section 18

By Neil O'Brien

There are two Limbs to section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act that may provide a defence to a dilapidations claim.

Right-to-light

By jbc_admin

Explainsing the proposed changes of Right to Light legislation.