Homeowners
Recycling Right: New Bin Changes and How to Avoid Missed Collections
If you’ve noticed new bins appearing in your neighbourhood, you’re not alone. Across Kent, East Sussex and Surrey, councils are introducing changes to recycling and waste collections as part of a nationwide drive to improve recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste sent for disposal. Many households are receiving new food waste caddies and…
Read MoreGeneral Guide to New Build Defects — How to Spot, Record and Report Snags in Your New Home
Moving into a brand new home is an exciting milestone — everything feels fresh, modern and yours. But even in a high-quality new build, it’s normal to notice a few small issues once you start living in the space properly. These are known as defects or snags, and every new home will have them to…
Read MoreComplexities of owning a home: Owning vs Renting – Who Fixes What in a Shared Ownership Home?
One of the biggest surprises for new shared owners is discovering that paying rent doesn’t make your housing association your landlord in the traditional sense. While part of your monthly payments may be labelled as rent, shared ownership is still legally classed as homeownership — and that means you take on full responsibility for most…
Read MoreWhat Is a Defect vs General Maintenance? A Simple Guide for Shared Owners in Kent
Moving into your new shared ownership home in Kent and Sussex is an exciting milestone. Everything is fresh, modern and ready to make your own. But as with any new build, it’s normal to spot a few quirks in the early days — a cupboard door that doesn’t close quite right, a patch of sealant…
Read More