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What our customers are asking:

What is the government’s stand on the issue?

The government will introduce legislation to make valuation easier for lease extensions and also make the process of lease extension less hassling. Freeholders can gain control of their buildings and carry out the required measures.

What is the latest development on the cladding issue?

Some leading mortgage lenders have agreed to lend on properties with cladding issues subject to certain conditions.

Why are many flat owners stuck with their properties?

Many lenders in the UK are not willing to lend on homes that have unsafe cladding. Owners of such property are unable to sell them in such circumstances.

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

The Infrastructure Levy will replace CIL, Section 106, and affordable housing contributions with a single flat-rate levy.

What Is Infrastructure Levy?

Infrastructure Levy is a non-negotiable local tax to ensure developers pay their part of the share towards infrastructure that communities need.

What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

Levelling Up was launched to make the rich and poor areas of the country more equal. The aim was to create more jobs and support the economy.

Who is affected the most by the rising mortgage rates?

First-time buyers will find it challenging to own a home as they must spend a significant percentage of their pay on a mortgage.

The house prices are expected to fall to what level?

The predictions are a mixed bag. Different banks and agencies are putting out varying figures ranging from 5 percent to 12 percent.

Why are experts predicting a house price crash in the UK in 2023?

Rising mortgage rates are affecting the capability of people to buy a home even as property prices are falling steadily.

Has the date for implementation of the new rule been announced?

No, but it will be implemented shortly as it is already moving fast in the UK parliament.

Is it a time-consuming process?

No. According to experts, the verification will take just a few minutes.

What is at the core of the new identity verification rules?

Under the new rules, directors, and owners of these organizations will have to verify their identity at the Companies House or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.

How many mortgage deals can landlords choose from?

Landlords can choose from over 1,689 mortgage deals with different interest rates.

What is the percentage growth for the value of buy-to-let loans over 2022?

The total value of BTL loans shows a growth of 12 percent over the last year.

How much is the UK's average interest rate in a buy-to-let mortgage?

The present average buy-to-let mortgage interest rate is 5.32 percent in the UK.

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

The average cost of installing a GSHP system can range from 10,000 to 20,000 or more for a typical domestic installation in the UK. Still, it depends on various factors, such as the systems size, location of installation, and complexity.

Why ground source heat pumps are recommended?

Ground source heat pumps help reduce carbon emissions by up to 50 percent compared to traditional systems. They use the natural heat stored in the ground to heat buildings instead of burning fossil fuels like gas or oil.

What is the relevant building according to the Building Safety Act 2022?

A relevant building is a building of a minimum height of 11 meters or five storeys.

Which event was responsible for the formation of the Building Safety Act 2022?

The Grenfell Tower Fire Disaster was responsible for initiating the Building Safety Act 2022.

What is the objective of the Building Safety Act 2022?

The Building Safety Act 2022 aims to regulate and fix the responsibility to bear the cost of repairs for the remediation of building safety issues.

Why are housing associations unable to bid for land?

Housing associations must compete with private developers with deep pockets and bid for land at high prices. They later used unscrupulous means to construct premium homes and sell them at high prices.

What is the aim of LVC?

LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.

What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

Land value capture (LVC) involves capturing the increase in land value caused by public investment, planning decisions, or other factors and using this enhanced value to fund public infrastructure, affordable housing, or other community benefits.

What is the area covered by Wembley?

Wembley covers an 85-acre live-work space around the stadium. There are 5,000 new homes planned by Quintain.

Is Wembley a good example of a 15-minute city?

Yes. Wembley offers easy access to many amenities that can be reached by walk or a ride within minutes. Well-planned regeneration and careful planning have made it possible.

What is Wembleys biggest attraction?

Wembley Stadium is the best-known landmark of Wembley Park, where high-profile sporting events and concerts are regularly hosted.

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

Why ground source heat pumps are recommended?

What is the proposal suggested by the Labour Party?

The party wants agents to be banned from selling new homes to anyone who has previously owned a home.

How does building height affect fire door inspections?

Under the Fire Safety Act, buildings below 11 meters require communal fire door inspections twice a year, while those above 11 meters must get communal doors and front apartment doors inspected four times a year.

Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

What is the government’s stand on the issue?

What is the latest development on the cladding issue?

Some leading mortgage lenders have agreed to lend on properties with cladding issues subject to certain conditions.

Why are many flat owners stuck with their properties?

Many lenders in the UK are not willing to lend on homes that have unsafe cladding. Owners of such property are unable to sell them in such circumstances.

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

The Infrastructure Levy will replace CIL, Section 106, and affordable housing contributions with a single flat-rate levy.

What Is Infrastructure Levy?

Infrastructure Levy is a non-negotiable local tax to ensure developers pay their part of the share towards infrastructure that communities need.

What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

Levelling Up was launched to make the rich and poor areas of the country more equal. The aim was to create more jobs and support the economy.

Who is affected the most by the rising mortgage rates?

First-time buyers will find it challenging to own a home as they must spend a significant percentage of their pay on a mortgage.

The house prices are expected to fall to what level?

The predictions are a mixed bag. Different banks and agencies are putting out varying figures ranging from 5 percent to 12 percent.

Why are experts predicting a house price crash in the UK in 2023?

Rising mortgage rates are affecting the capability of people to buy a home even as property prices are falling steadily.

Has the date for implementation of the new rule been announced?

No, but it will be implemented shortly as it is already moving fast in the UK parliament.

Is it a time-consuming process?

No. According to experts, the verification will take just a few minutes.

What is at the core of the new identity verification rules?

Under the new rules, directors, and owners of these organizations will have to verify their identity at the Companies House or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.

How many mortgage deals can landlords choose from?

Landlords can choose from over 1,689 mortgage deals with different interest rates.

What is the percentage growth for the value of buy-to-let loans over 2022?

The total value of BTL loans shows a growth of 12 percent over the last year.

How much is the UK's average interest rate in a buy-to-let mortgage?

The present average buy-to-let mortgage interest rate is 5.32 percent in the UK.

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

Why ground source heat pumps are recommended?

What is the relevant building according to the Building Safety Act 2022?

A relevant building is a building of a minimum height of 11 meters or five storeys.

Which event was responsible for the formation of the Building Safety Act 2022?

The Grenfell Tower Fire Disaster was responsible for initiating the Building Safety Act 2022.

What is the objective of the Building Safety Act 2022?

The Building Safety Act 2022 aims to regulate and fix the responsibility to bear the cost of repairs for the remediation of building safety issues.

Why are housing associations unable to bid for land?

What is the aim of LVC?

LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.

What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

What is the area covered by Wembley?

Wembley covers an 85-acre live-work space around the stadium. There are 5,000 new homes planned by Quintain.

Is Wembley a good example of a 15-minute city?

Yes. Wembley offers easy access to many amenities that can be reached by walk or a ride within minutes. Well-planned regeneration and careful planning have made it possible.

What is Wembleys biggest attraction?

Wembley Stadium is the best-known landmark of Wembley Park, where high-profile sporting events and concerts are regularly hosted.

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

Why ground source heat pumps are recommended?

What is the proposal suggested by the Labour Party?

The party wants agents to be banned from selling new homes to anyone who has previously owned a home.