As September begins, the property world shifts into another gear. Markets may be tightening, searches getting trickier, and building safety still dominates the headlines. This week’s conversations cut across tenants, landlords, conveyancers, and residents – each day uncovering a different angle of the property story.

Tuesday 2nd September – Property Matters

Smoke, Mirrors and Service Charges: Transparency in Property Management
The conversation turns to service charges. From leasehold flats to new houses where developers retain control of communal land, charges have become a major sore point. Transparency is often promised yet rarely delivered, and we’ll be asking how clear accountability can be brought into the system. Hosted by Gareth Wax and joined by Hamish McLay and Zahrah Aullybocus, an experienced property lawyer known for her work in leasehold reform and consumer protection.

Wednesday 3rd September – IPSA Kind of Magic

Due Diligence or Data Dump? Rethinking Integrity in Property Searches
Reports are growing thicker and data heavier, yet do they always serve the solicitor or the buyer? IPSA members know that quality matters more than quantity. This session looks at what true due diligence means in practice, and why integrity in property searches is about more than reams of information. Hosted by Gareth Wax and joined by Hamish McLay.

Thursday 4th September – Property Quorum

Buy-To-Let: Still Worth It?

The buy-to-let market has seen shifting tax rules, rising interest rates, and a tougher regulatory climate. Yet demand for rental housing remains strong. We’ll be weighing up whether buy-to-let still stacks up for landlords, or if other models are beginning to take its place. Juliet Baboolal, property lawyer and partner at gunnercooke, and Chris Gilsenan, developer and co-owner of Root Home, will be joining us to share their views from both legal and investment angles.

Friday 5th September – Cladding Matters

Life Under Scaffolding: The Hidden Costs of Long-Term Remediation
When works drag on, scaffolding can become more than just an inconvenience. Residents live for months – sometimes years – in homes wrapped and shadowed, with higher costs, safety issues, and impacts on health and quality of life. Stephen Day of Royal Artillery Quays will return, and we’ll be joined by Matt Hodges-Long to shine a light on what long-term remediation really means for those living under it.

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