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Episode 6 – Understanding the hidden costs for charities in leasing a building

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Hosts Simon Taylor, Head of Property Services, Ethical Property Foundation and Sue Boyall, Partner, Excello Law. Leasing a building involves more than just rent. Many charities overlook hidden expenses, leading to financial strain. This episode breaks down key costs and how to manage them effectively. Key topics: Service charges, rates and VAT: Understand how these

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Episode 1: Making the most of your property

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Hosts Join expert surveyor Simon Taylor, Head of Property Services, Ethical Property Foundation and Michael Fahy, Trustee Lawyer, as they explore key strategies to help charities get the most from their property. Key topics: Maximising property value: Learn how to make the best use of your charity’s property, whether rented or owned. Effective property management:

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Episode 2: Getting out of your property

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Hosts Join expert surveyor Simon Taylor, Head of Property Services, Ethical Property Foundation and Michael Fahy, Trustee Lawyer, as they guide charity trustees through the key steps of property disposals. Key topics: Understanding property disposals: Learn how to exit a property responsibly while meeting legal and financial obligations. Handing back the keys: Explore best practices

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This image shows a brightly lit podcast recording setup. The background wall is painted a vibrant yellow and features three framed signs. In the foreground, there are two tripods, each holding a camera, positioned on top of a black storage unit. A colorful spin wheel labeled with different segments is also placed on the storage unit. Other items on the unit include a box of tissues, a small decorative plant, and a rectangular "ON AIR" sign. A black spotlight is mounted on the wall above the setup, casting light downward. The overall scene is organised, colourful, and clearly intended for recording video content, for a podcast or a live streaming session.

Episode 5: Elephant traps if you want to get out of a lease: break clause and knowing your rights.

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Hosts Simon Taylor, Head of Property Services, Ethical Property Foundation and Sue Boyall, Partner, Excello Law discuss the complexities of break clauses and your rights as a tenant. Key topics: • Break clauses and knowing your rights: Understand what break clauses are, how they work, and what your rights are when invoking them. • Lease termination:

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The image shows two men in a podcast recording studio. They are seated on opposite grey sofas with a white table in between them. The studio walls are lined with black soundproofing panels. Each man has a microphone mounted on a boom arm positioned in front of him. There are water bottles on the table and one man on the left is wearing a yellow shirt and black pants, while the man on the right is wearing a light pink shirt and brown pants. A small "ON AIR" sign is illuminated in red on a shelf behind the man on the left. The room is lit with blue accent lighting.

Episode 3: Working with your local authority landlord

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Hosts Join expert surveyor Simon Taylor, Head of Property Services, Ethical Property Foundation and Michael Fahy, Trustee Lawyer, as they share invaluable insights on successfully collaborating with your local authority landlord. Key Topics Managing your lease: Learn key strategies to navigate lease agreements and maintain positive landlord relationships. Understanding council landlords: Discover what drives local

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How the Ethical Property Foundation is Supporting the Voluntary Sector During the Covid-19 Pandemic …. & How We Will Adapt to a Post-Covid World.

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By Antonia Swinson Chief Executive Ethical Property Foundation Today’s new normal came upon us all Henny Penny fashion and everyone in the voluntary sector is still reeling for the realities and consequences. The everyday work of the Ethical Property Foundation centres on supporting the UK voluntary sector with their property issues.  Just a short time

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Senior Chartered Surveyor joins the Foundation Property Advice team

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This week the Ethical Property Foundation is delighted to welcome Simon Taylor FRICS who joins the team as Senior Property Advisor to head up our affordable consultancy service. Says Simon “I am delighted to be joining the dynamic team at the Foundation at such a crucial time for charities and social enterprises  – particularly to

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