Managing Trustees need to be aware of the serious implications that can arise when Japanese Knotweed is found on land.  Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, all property owners are required by law to control and prevent invasive non-...

Managing Trustees should be aware of the effect of restrictive covenants which have been imposed on the title of property owned by the Church.  TMCP can provide guidance to Managing Trustees on the steps which they should take before they make a...

With many chapels having been built before anybody would have dreamed of the widespread use of the motor car, many may feel that having a church car park at all can only be a bonus. However, church car parks are often the cause of untold headaches fo...

This year’s annual District Property Secretary (DPS) meeting will take place on Wednesday 1 November 2017 at Solihull Methodist Church (http://www.solihull-methodist.org.uk/). Blossomfield Road Solihull B91 1LG (Located very close to the...

Managing Trustees in Wales will be pleased to learn that Rent Smart Wales has now finished processing TMCP’s application for a landlord licence and the licence has been granted. This completes the landlord’s registration and licensing pro...

Local housing authorities (LHAs) in England and Wales have the power to designate the whole or any part or parts of their area as subject to “selective licensing” under Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004 (2004 Act). This means that privately...

The Licence and Booking Form templates for use of premises for Christian worship under Model Trust 14(2A) have been approved by the Connexional Team and are now available on TMCP’s website together with accompanying guidance. Do other Christ...