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What is forfeiture?

Forfeiture is essentially an action to terminate a lease in accordance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Since February 2005 for residential properties it is a requirement to first seek sanction that the proposed act you intend to rely on to forfeit a lease is a...

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How do I apply to the Tribunal for an appointed property manager?

To apply to the tribunal for an appointed property manager, you would generally follow these steps:- Review the eligibility criteria: Familiarize yourself with the specific eligibility requirements for applying to the tribunal for an appointed property manager. Th...

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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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Kennet House, 2008, City of WestminsterSummaryThe case of Kennet House, 2008, relates a disputable case that has come to service charges and legionnaire’s' rights. This case brought into consideration the principles of reasonableness and transparency in the administr...

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What makes Wembley Park a suitable place to live?

Low crime rates and proximity to public transport make Wembley Park a suitable place to live.

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What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

Ringley's techstack is the result of 20 years experience of managing residential real estate and covers everything from transactional leaseup, to the community experience, management of revenue and plant compliance.Technology is no longer an add-on but a lifecycle di...

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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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What to expect while living in Wembley?

Living in Wembley is a highly satisfying experience as it has many amenities and excellent transportation facilities. The food, music, and entertainment scene is buzzing too.

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How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

The case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] is an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care.In this instance, a young girl named Poppy was placed in foster care under Sheffie...

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What is the significance of Newham Council's prosecution against Chaplair Ltd?

It marks a historic moment, Newham becoming the first UK local authority to legally pursue a building owner for failing to remove flammable cladding, emphasising the council's commitment to resident safety.

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What are the new energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector in the UK?

The UK government is proposing to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to a band C by 2025 for new tenancies and for all tenancies by 2028.

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What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

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

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What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

PDR, or Permitted development rights, are planning rights to develop without the need to jump through all the hoops that the normal planning process requires. For example, in 2013 permitted development rights were given for office-to-residential conversion in most a...

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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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The Agent is demanding 5,000 of me in July for a new roof, I have had no say over this what so ever, is this a correct way of dealing with things, can I then pay this in installments.

You do have a say, any demand over 250 for any 1 service charge payer must be subject to statutory section 20 consultation (up to 3 notices of 30 days each) the notices are 'statutory consultation' and you have 30 days to make observations, all such observations MUST...

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What exactly is a party wall?

t forms part of a building and stands astride the boundary of land belonging to two (or more) different owners orIt separates buildings and it either stands astride the boundary of land belonging to two (or more) different owners.

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Who can have claims brought against them?

Claims can be brought against manufacturers of construction products, and all other economic operators (e.g. distributors) in the supply and marketing of construction products. It will depend on which party is responsible for the product being mis-sold, inherently de...

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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 are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

Birmingham Build to Rent (BTR)London Build to Rent (BTR)Liverpool Build to Rent (BTR)Bristol Build to Rent (BTR)Manchester Build to Rent (BTR)Leeds Build to Rent (BTR)Leicster Build to Rent (BTR)Newcastle upon Tyne Build to Rent (BTR)Southampton Build to Rent (BTR)No...

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Are social landlords also required to meet the EPC C target by 2030?

Although social landlords are encouraged to improve energy efficiency, the 2030 EPC C target has not been mandated yet for social landlords. That said, both the Conservative government and now the Labour government have set aside money via the Social Housing Decarbo...

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What is the cost of PBSA accommodation?

The cost of PBSA in the UK can vary widely depending on the location, type of accommodation, and facilities provided. Rents typically are higher than mainstream BTR (build to rent) justified by often larger amenity areas.... but that norm too is now being challenged...

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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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How does the New Homes Ombudsman Service benefit homebuyers?

The New Homes Ombudsman Service aims to improve the quality of new homes and enhance consumer protection for homebuyers. It provides a cost-effective and less time-intensive alternative dispute resolution process for resolving issues with developers, ensuring buyers'...

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Why is Stockport in the limelight?

Stockport has been named one of the best up and coming areas to live and invest in for 2023.

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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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Why is asset valuation important?

A valuation of a property for asset valuation purposes may be needed for any of the following reasons:- for the purposes of updating the value of buildings which are held as assets of a company- to determine the value of assets held by a family trust- to determine th...

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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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What is a coworking space?

A coworking space is a designated workspace where individuals from different professions or organizations work together in a shared environment.

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What is the Building Safety Act?

The UK Building Safety Act is a piece of legislation introduced to enhance the safety and standards of buildings in the UK. It includes new regulations and accountability measures for high-rise residential buildings.

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How many TDS tenancy deposit disputes were there in 2021 to 2022?

31,000 adjudications up from the previous year. Only clear and regular communication can mitigate instances of disputes between the landlords and the tenants.

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What our customers are asking:

What is forfeiture?

How do I apply to the Tribunal for an appointed property manager?

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

1 What makes Wembley Park a suitable place to live?

Low crime rates and proximity to public transport make Wembley Park a suitable place to live.

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

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

What to expect while living in Wembley?

Living in Wembley is a highly satisfying experience as it has many amenities and excellent transportation facilities. The food, music, and entertainment scene is buzzing too.

How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

What is the significance of Newham Council's prosecution against Chaplair Ltd?

What are the new energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector in the UK?

The UK government is proposing to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to a band C by 2025 for new tenancies and for all tenancies by 2028.

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 are permitted development rights (PDR)?

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

The Agent is demanding 5,000 of me in July for a new roof, I have had no say over this what so ever, is this a correct way of dealing with things, can I then pay this in installments.

What exactly is a party wall?

Who can have claims brought against them?

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 are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

Are social landlords also required to meet the EPC C target by 2030?

What is the cost of PBSA accommodation?

1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

How does the New Homes Ombudsman Service benefit homebuyers?

Why is Stockport in the limelight?

Stockport has been named one of the best up and coming areas to live and invest in for 2023.

What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

Why is asset valuation important?

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?

What is a coworking space?

A coworking space is a designated workspace where individuals from different professions or organizations work together in a shared environment.

What is the Building Safety Act?

How many TDS tenancy deposit disputes were there in 2021 to 2022?

31,000 adjudications up from the previous year. Only clear and regular communication can mitigate instances of disputes between the landlords and the tenants.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What is forfeiture?

How do I apply to the Tribunal for an appointed property manager?

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

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What makes Wembley Park a suitable place to live?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

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

What to expect while living in Wembley?

How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

What is the significance of Newham Council's prosecution against Chaplair Ltd?

What are the new energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector in the UK?

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

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

The Agent is demanding 5,000 of me in July for a new roof, I have had no say over this what so ever, is this a correct way of dealing with things, can I then pay this in installments.

What exactly is a party wall?

Who can have claims brought against them?

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 are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

Are social landlords also required to meet the EPC C target by 2030?

What is the cost of PBSA accommodation?

1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

How does the New Homes Ombudsman Service benefit homebuyers?

Why is Stockport in the limelight?

What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

Why is asset valuation important?

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?

What is a coworking space?

What is the Building Safety Act?

How many TDS tenancy deposit disputes were there in 2021 to 2022?

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