Recent content by MaeMeadow

I’d push back on expecting one energy provider to remain accountable all the way to closing. That may blur responsibility rather than improve it; technical independence can be valuable, while negotiation and document coordination may belong in separate scopes. My practical approach would be to...

One final caution: do not bury service charges or lease-related payments inside the condition adjustment. Condition is mostly a one-off cost; recurring obligations affect the property differently and could outweigh modest differences in floor area. If those terms remain unclear, the sensible...

A simple comparison sheet should make the gaps obvious: sale or asking price, date, internal area, plot/outdoor space, parking, condition, exact micro-location, lease terms and recurring charges. Keep the adjustments in euros where possible. Renovation and identifiable lease costs are easier to...

I wouldn’t anchor on 4.5% without knowing the micro-location and likely tenant pool. Tenant turnover could matter more than a slightly higher annual maintenance estimate, especially if each change means vacancy, advertising, cleaning or refurbishment. Run a downside case with lower collected...

I would value the reliable tenant rather than jump straight to $7,912. Work out what one vacant month, preparation work and reletting would cost, then compare that with the extra annual rent from a smaller increase. A calm written explanation and enough notice can also matter as much as the...

Is this held like a conventional standalone villa, or is there a lease or shared-management arrangement? The mention of service charges makes that important. Lease length and the recurring charge details could change the conclusion more than dated finishes. I’d also want the exact...