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Ground Rent collection costs slashed to 5% 

Written by: Mary-Anne Bowring 21/09/2023
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Ground Rent and Leaseholder Relationship

renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords'>Ground rent and the covenants in the lease define the relationship between the leaseholder and the freeholder. The leaseholder pays the predetermined renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords'>ground rent to the renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlord, usually annually, half-yearly, or quarterly. This payment allows the leaseholder to continue owning the lease, as failure to pay could lead to forfeiture of the lease.

The Role of Digitalisation in Ground Rent Collection

At The Ringley Group, digital advancements have played a crucial role in streamlining renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords'>ground rent collection, significantly reducing expenses for freehold renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords and management companies. The cost of collection has dropped to just 6% of the renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords'>ground rent collected.

Automating the Ground Rent Collection Process

Ringley has implemented robotic accounting principles in renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords'>ground rent collection, automating various processes such as demands, rent increases, posting and mailing, direct debit collection, ledger allocations, and bank reconciliations. This automation reduces costs, and Ringley passes on the savings to freehold renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords and management companies.

Cost of Ground Rent Collection Services

CEO Mary-Anne Bowring highlights that Ringley’s operational efficiency, enhanced by digital technologies and robotic accounting, allows the company to collect renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords'>ground rents for just 6%. This is a significant reduction compared to the industry norm of 10-12%. Additionally, direct debit management and automatic escalation of bad debts to Ringley Law further improve efficiency.

Digital Technologies for Ground Rent Management

Ringley’s renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords'>ground rent collection software streamlines rent payments from tenants, eliminating manual work and paper-based systems. This digital approach not only enhances management but also reduces costs and improves profitability for freehold renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords and investors.

Benefits of Automation in Ground Rent Collection

Ringley’s system uses annual demand packs, polite reminders, and final notices via email, along with bulk processes, robotic accounting, automated allocations, and advanced mailing to ensure efficient renting-homes-wales-act-how-will-it-impact-landlords'>landlords'>ground rent collection. Their approach enables a highly competitive fee of just 6%, offering superior returns for investors and a 50% reduction compared to traditional industry fees.



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