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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.

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How courts will hear disputes on wills and the strict test which a claim will require to be evidenced to prove or disprove undue influence and a lack of testamentary?

Poll v. Bartholomew [2006] EWHCSummaryThe case of Poll v. Bartholomew [2006] EWHC relates a claim on the issue as to whether a will was validly executed, together with testamentary capacity and the effects of undue influence. The decision of the High Court sets a wid...

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What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

Building Biology signifies a comprehensive strategy for designing and shaping environments in construction with a holistic viewpoint, highlighting the health of inhabitants and promoting sustainable structures.

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What happens if a landlord fails to comply with current regulations?

Landlords who refuse to accept the new regulations may face serious consequences. It may include a fine or even imprisonment.

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What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

The Right to Manage (RTM) and a Court-appointed property manager are two distinct mechanisms for managing a property, and they have some key differences:- Right to Manage (RTM): RTM is a legal right granted to leaseholders that allows them to take over the managem...

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How does the Building Safety Act impact residents and homeowners?

The Building Safety Act establishes mechanisms for reporting safety concerns, strengthens the regulatory framework, and improves the transparency of building safety information.

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How is the case of Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams [1988] explores the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the context of secure tenancies?

The case of Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams [1988] is an important decision in UK caselaw that explores the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the context of secure tenancies.Mrs. Williams, a Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association tenant, ...

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How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

The prices of solar panels have dropped by over 88 percent since 2010. For a typical terraced house the installation cost is circa 10,000 and most likely would produce at least 50 percent of the energy required.

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What is Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

Net Zero emissions is a global goal that aims to balance greenhouse gas emissions with their removal from the atmosphere, effectively resulting in no net increase of these gases.

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What are environmental strategies within the context of ESG?

Environmental strategies within the context of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) refer to the actions that companies take to address environmental risks and opportunities, and to promote sustainability and responsible resource use. These strategies can incl...

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How many additional properties will meet the growing demand for housing in the UK?

To meet the growing demand for housing, 230,000 additional properties are required in the UK.

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What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

The How to Rent Guide forms part of the prescribed information landlords must issue to their tenants. If a landlord fails to issue the How to Rent Guide to their tenants, the landlord cannot implement the right to end a tenancy using Section 21 of The Housing Act 1988.

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What do they look for in a building survey?

"With a building survey the customer gets the opportunity to increase the scope, for example: to report on loading and rearrangement of the property for conversion or extension. In general, the report includes details on:Major and minor defects and their meaning,Damp...

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What is the legal precedents relating to both the enforceability of lease covenants as well as liabilities of the landlord and the tenant?

Beazer Investments Ltd v BrownSummaryBeazer Investments Ltd v Brown represents one of the famous cases in the United Kingdom relating to property laws. It results from the conflicts about property rights between a landlord and tenant such as scenarios that involve mi...

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Which is the free running track in London?

The running track at Regent's Park is free to use.

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What is a deed of covenant?

A deed of covenant is essentially a promise. It is a promise by the buyer of a lease to abide by the covenants stated in the lease and if usually entered into as a condition of any sale in the lease post the original first sale.

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Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

Company Members and Shareholders pay to fund the running of the Company unless the Company is named in your lease, whereby all owners fund the company. Voting decisions can only be made by Company Members or Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

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An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

No. The Board or 5% of the Shareholders can call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

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What Accounts need to be prepared?

A freehold/resident’s management/right to manage company has to comply with both the Companies Act and the Landlord & Tenant Acts accounting provisions. This means that 'company accounts' have to be filed with Companies House and 'service charge accounts' have to...

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How to reach Wembley Park?

Wembley is easily accessible by London Underground, London Midland, Southern Lines, and London Overground, connecting London to three main stations, Wembley Park, Wembley Stadium, and Wembley Central.

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What is the approximate cost to upgrade a property with an existing rating of D to EPC band B or C?

The cost of upgrading a property with an EPC rating of D to C could be as much as 6,000

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The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

6 Grantley HouseSummaryThe case 6 Grantley House is an issue where there have been disagreements on service charges which are claimed to have been charged to by the landlord to the tenants to the property. The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, t...

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What is the average cost of installing a ground source heat pump?

The average cost of installing a ground source heat pump 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.

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What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the tenants. They have announced a series of measures that can provide relief to the affected tenants.

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1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

The court appointment of a manager is a legal process through which a court appoints a third party, typically a professional property manager, to assume the management and administration of a property or a specific aspect of its management. This process usually occur...

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Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

The FTSE4Good Index Series is a group of indices that measure the performance of companies that meet certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The FTSE4Good ESG Ratings are a set of scores that assess the level of ESG risk of companies included in...

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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.

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What are the transportation options available in Salford?

Salford offers a well-connected transportation network. The city has bus services that cover most areas, and the Metrolink tram system provides convenient travel within Salford and connects to neighboring Manchester. Salford is also well-served by train services, and...

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Which are the best cycle routes in Wembley?

The Three Parks, Brent River Park, and Harrow to Stanmore routes are popular among cyclists.

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What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

The person who wants to exercise the right to buy should be a public sector tenant for three years.

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What our customers are asking:

What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

How courts will hear disputes on wills and the strict test which a claim will require to be evidenced to prove or disprove undue influence and a lack of testamentary?

What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

What happens if a landlord fails to comply with current regulations?

Landlords who refuse to accept the new regulations may face serious consequences. It may include a fine or even imprisonment.

What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

How does the Building Safety Act impact residents and homeowners?

The Building Safety Act establishes mechanisms for reporting safety concerns, strengthens the regulatory framework, and improves the transparency of building safety information.

How is the case of Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams [1988] explores the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the context of secure tenancies?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What is Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

Net Zero emissions is a global goal that aims to balance greenhouse gas emissions with their removal from the atmosphere, effectively resulting in no net increase of these gases.

What are environmental strategies within the context of ESG?

How many additional properties will meet the growing demand for housing in the UK?

To meet the growing demand for housing, 230,000 additional properties are required in the UK.

What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

What do they look for in a building survey?

What is the legal precedents relating to both the enforceability of lease covenants as well as liabilities of the landlord and the tenant?

Which is the free running track in London?

The running track at Regent's Park is free to use.

What is a deed of covenant?

Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

No. The Board or 5% of the Shareholders can call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

What Accounts need to be prepared?

How to reach Wembley Park?

What is the approximate cost to upgrade a property with an existing rating of D to EPC band B or C?

The cost of upgrading a property with an EPC rating of D to C could be as much as 6,000

The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

What is the average cost of installing a ground source heat pump?

What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the tenants. They have announced a series of measures that can provide relief to the affected tenants.

1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

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.

What are the transportation options available in Salford?

Which are the best cycle routes in Wembley?

The Three Parks, Brent River Park, and Harrow to Stanmore routes are popular among cyclists.

What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

The person who wants to exercise the right to buy should be a public sector tenant for three years.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

How courts will hear disputes on wills and the strict test which a claim will require to be evidenced to prove or disprove undue influence and a lack of testamentary?

What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

What happens if a landlord fails to comply with current regulations?

What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

How does the Building Safety Act impact residents and homeowners?

How is the case of Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams [1988] explores the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the context of secure tenancies?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What is Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

What are environmental strategies within the context of ESG?

How many additional properties will meet the growing demand for housing in the UK?

What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

What do they look for in a building survey?

What is the legal precedents relating to both the enforceability of lease covenants as well as liabilities of the landlord and the tenant?

Which is the free running track in London?

What is a deed of covenant?

Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

What Accounts need to be prepared?

How to reach Wembley Park?

What is the approximate cost to upgrade a property with an existing rating of D to EPC band B or C?

The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

What is the average cost of installing a ground source heat pump?

What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

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

What are the transportation options available in Salford?

Which are the best cycle routes in Wembley?

What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

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