Olden Property

Name: Olden Property
Address: 16 Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN11QU, GB
Telephone: 07708807362

Olden Property are Chartered Surveyors based in Tunbridge Wells specialising in providin

31/03/2026

Need a secured lending valuation?

Whether you’re refinancing, purchasing or raising development finance, a secured lending valuation is a critical part of the process.

At Olden Property, we provide RICS Red Book valuations in Tunbridge Wells and across the South East for lenders, brokers and property owners.

✔ Clear, evidence-based Market Value
✔ Suitable for banks, bridging & private lenders
✔ Fast turnaround to meet deadlines
✔ Residential, commercial & mixed-use

A valuation isn’t just a number, it underpins lending decisions, risk and deal structure.
If you’re arranging finance and need reliable, professional advice, get in touch.

📩 Contact us to discuss your instruction

19/03/2026

Lease Extensions: Waiting Could Cost You

Thinking of waiting for leasehold reform? It might not pay off.

Your lease is shortening every year and costs rise fast:

The risk of waiting:
• Higher premiums over time
• Unclear reform timing and detail
• No guarantee you benefit

Act now = certainty
Wait = uncertainty

If your lease is below ~90 years (especially near 80), it’s worth reviewing now.

📩 Get in touch for advice.

16/03/2026

Missing Freeholder? You May Still Be Able to Extend Your Lease.

Many leaseholders assume that if their freeholder cannot be found, extending the lease isn’t possible. In fact, you may still be able to proceed by applying to the County Court for a vesting order, allowing the extension to move forward without the landlord.

If you’re facing a missing landlord situation, it’s important to understand the process and obtain the right professional advice.

📖 Read the full guide on our blog. Link in bio.

04/03/2026

80 Years. The Lease Extension Tipping Point.

Once your lease drops below 80 years, marriage value becomes payable and the premium can rise sharply.

Example:
82 years → £12–15k
78 years → £20–30k+

It also affects mortgageability and saleability.

Although reforms propose removing marriage value, this is not yet in force. The 80-year rule still applies.

If you’re at 82–85 years, now is the time to act.

📩 Drop us an email if you would like to discuss

25/02/2026

✈️ Heathrow Expansion – What Homeowners Need to Know

If you own property near Heathrow, expansion proposals could affect you — even if your home isn’t acquired.

Potential impacts include:
• Compulsory Purchase (CPO)
• Blight and difficulty selling
• Increased aircraft noise
• Reduced market value

Areas commonly affected: Harmondsworth, Sipson, Longford, Harlington, Cranford, Colnbrook, Hayes, West Drayton and Hounslow.

Compensation routes may include:
✔️ Voluntary Purchase
✔️ Hardship Schemes
✔️ Blight Notices
✔️ Noise & Part 1 Claims

Olden Property acts exclusively for affected homeowners to secure fair, evidence-based compensation.

Read full blog on website, link in bio.

24/02/2026

Extending your lease isn’t just paperwork, it can have a big impact on the value of your flat.

If your lease is getting close to 80 years, or has already dropped below it, the cost of extending can increase significantly. That’s because the premium isn’t guessed, it’s calculated using specialist valuation methods.

This includes things like:

• The loss of ground rent to the freeholder
• The future value of the property when the lease ends
• “Marriage value” (which can apply below 80 years)
• Market evidence comparing short and long leases

It’s not estate agency opinion, it’s regulated valuation work.

Tom Olden MRICS is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer with over 15 years’ experience in complex property negotiations. Lease extension valuations are prepared in line with RICS standards and designed to stand up to scrutiny from freeholders and their advisers.

If you’re thinking about extending your lease or serving a Section 42 Notice, getting advice early can make a real financial difference.

Read the full blog on our website, link in bio.

28/01/2026

You may have seen headlines about ground rent reform and assumed the rules have already changed.

They haven’t- at least not yet.

There is currently no £250 cap in force for existing leases, and lease extensions must still be valued using the actual ground rent in the lease. Future reform may change this, but timing matters.

Press releases often tell only part of the story. If this affects you or your clients, get in touch for clear, tailored advice.

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22/01/2026

Heathrow Third Runway – January 2026 Update

Government backing for the Heathrow third runway has been reconfirmed, signalling renewed momentum behind the expansion proposals.

While planning approval is still some way off, this policy direction has real implications now for homeowners and businesses in affected areas — from property blight and value uncertainty to potential compulsory purchase and compensation issues.

Early professional advice can make a significant difference to outcomes.

Olden Property advises owners and occupiers impacted by major infrastructure schemes, providing independent valuations, blight assessments and compulsory purchase support.

If your property or business may be affected by Heathrow expansion, we are happy to discuss your position.
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21/01/2026

Thinking about extending your lease but unsure of the likely cost?

Our Lease Extension Desktop Valuation provides a clear, RICS-compliant estimate of the premium payable, without the cost or delay of a full inspection.

✔ Fixed fee: £450 + VAT
✔ Prepared by a RICS Registered Valuer
✔ Typically delivered within 3–5 working days
✔ Ideal for early advice and negotiations

A straightforward way to gain clarity before taking formal steps.

Get in touch with Olden Property to arrange your desktop valuation.
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19/01/2026

Property markets don’t move in straight lines.

When conditions change, interest rates, lending criteria, local demand, assumptions and headline figures can quickly become unreliable.

Independent valuation advice is about certainty, not optimism.

A robust valuation focuses on:
• Verified evidence
• Local market behaviour
• The legal and physical realities of the asset
• Clear professional judgement

In uncertain markets, disciplined valuation underpins better decisions, realistic negotiations and effective risk management.

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01/12/2025

Rent review coming up?

Most businesses and landlords make the same seven mistakes and they can cost thousands.

From using the wrong comparables to misreading lease assumptions, a rent review is never just a formality. It’s a negotiation that needs evidence, preparation and proper advice.

We’ve put together a clear guide on the 7 most common rent review mistakes and how to avoid them.

If you’ve got a review on the horizon, or you’re already mid-negotiation, we can help make sure the outcome reflects the true market position.

Read the full blog on our website.

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16 Mount Pleasant Road
Royal Tunbridge Wells
TN11QU

Telephone

07708807362

Website

http://oldenproperty.com/

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