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Whether the freeholder has raised justifiable charges and, on the contrary, whether it was justifiable for the leaseholder o refuse to pay.

Rettke-Grover v Needleman & Anor | [2010] UKUT 283 (LC)SummaryThe case of Rettke-Grover v Needleman & Anor [2010] UKUT 283 (LC) involves a dispute between the freeholder and the leaseholder on the issue of fair service charges. In essence, a question before t...

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What is Ringley’s sustainability Strategy & Policy?

In 2025 The 2030 agenda for sustainable development was adopted by all United Nations member states. Recognised globally, it provides a shared blueprint and at its heart are 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries...

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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 are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

Roof Development (Hannon v 169 Queen's Gate Limited)SummaryThis is an application relating to a proposed refurbishment development across the roof of a premises by 169 Queen's Gate Limited, the Freeholder, and an affected Mr. Hannon, who is a leaseholder. This applic...

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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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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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Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

The legal action was taken under the Housing Act 2004 after Chaplair Ltd did not comply with an improvement notice, failing to remove hazardous cladding from its Lumiere building within the specified deadline.

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A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

Mullaney v. Maybourne Grange (Croydon) Management Co [1986] 1 E.G.L.R.70 SummarySummaryThe case of Mullaney v Maybourne Grange (Croydon) Management Co. [1986] 1 E.G.L.R. 70 is argued over a complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges bein...

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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 an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

A collaborative, integrated, user-friendly, and cloud-based technology portal is suitable for improving property management through a self-service platform.

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We have a number of electric heaters in the common areas. The directors mindful of the costs of running such heaters wish to keep the heat level down. However some owners, and more often or not tenants wish the temperature to be higher. Has anyone had any experience of this and can recommend a minimum temperature.

the answer is it would be unlikely that the lease requires there to be heaters int he common parts 99% of blocks do not have heaters in the common parts if one were to choose what temperature they should be at I would suggest adopt the usual temperature level recomme...

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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 can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

Landlords can take several steps to prepare, such as improving insulation, upgrading heating systems, and installing energy-efficient lighting in their properties. Ensuring their properties have an EPC rating of Band C or above is essential.

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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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How do you get rid of Silverfish?

Some simple advice to get rid of silverfish if you are a leaseholder in a block of flats are:Remove their food source: you don’t want to be sharing food with pests, so seal your dried goods in airtight containers. If silverfish won’t be able to access their favored m...

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How many empty homes are there in the UK; government figures?

The latest figures (2022) show a huge increase in the number of long-term empty homes across every region in the UK. Government figures released in November 2022, show the number of long-term empty homes has risen by around 20,000 compared to last year. The number o...

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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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The future Management of your block after RTM

On the Acquisition Date of your RTM Company, all existing management contracts end automatically unless otherwise agreed upon by the RTM Company in advance. Therefore, a prospective and vetted managing agent is ready BEFORE the Acquisition Date. The RTM Company will ...

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Will the Labour Party ban all except first-time buyers from buying new homes?

In 2023 as a proposal to curb overseas buyers and give fist time buyers a better chance of getting on the housing ladder, the labour party wants agents to be banned from selling new homes to anyone who has previously owned a home. The proposal has met widespread crit...

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What are the different parks in Wembley?

Wembley Park has several scenic parks, including Elvin Gardens and Arena Square.

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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 the real living wage in London?

The real living wage in London is (£)11.95. This compares against the proposed National Living Wage rise which will come into force from April 1, 2023 to 10.40 (up from the present (£)9.50).

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Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

Mr. Michael Gove is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet under Rishi Sunak.

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Are there any software systems available for coworking management?

Many software systems are available for this purpose, and they support you in creating the foundation of your coworking community space.

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How much can council tax premiums be increased, and when will this change occur?

Local authorities in Wales have had the authority to impose council tax premiums of up to 100 percent since April 2017. From April 2023, this maximum premium will increase to 300 percent, indicating a more substantial financial incentive for property owners to take a...

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What is a management agent?

A management agent or managing agent is a company appointed by a Freeholder of a block of flats, or residents or the original developer of the block whose main purpose is to ensure the building is maintained to satisfactory levels in terms of the general upkeep and d...

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Which towns and cities in the UK are the most popular Build to Rent (BTR) locations after London?

Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham became the focus of BTR projects after London.

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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 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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What changes have been made to the capital gains tax rules?

In the budget of October 2022, the UK government announced that capital gains tax allowance is being reduced by 50 percent. They apply to profits made from selling or disposing of an asset like a buy-to-let property or other asset of value.

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

Whether the freeholder has raised justifiable charges and, on the contrary, whether it was justifiable for the leaseholder o refuse to pay.

What is Ringley’s sustainability Strategy & Policy?

What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

What are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

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

Which are the best cycle routes in Wembley?

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

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

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 an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

A collaborative, integrated, user-friendly, and cloud-based technology portal is suitable for improving property management through a self-service platform.

We have a number of electric heaters in the common areas. The directors mindful of the costs of running such heaters wish to keep the heat level down. However some owners, and more often or not tenants wish the temperature to be higher. Has anyone had any experience of this and can recommend a minimum temperature.

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 can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

How do you get rid of Silverfish?

How many empty homes are there in the UK; government figures?

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

The future Management of your block after RTM

Will the Labour Party ban all except first-time buyers from buying new homes?

What are the different parks in Wembley?

Wembley Park has several scenic parks, including Elvin Gardens and Arena Square.

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What is the real living wage in London?

The real living wage in London is (£)11.95. This compares against the proposed National Living Wage rise which will come into force from April 1, 2023 to 10.40 (up from the present (£)9.50).

Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

Mr. Michael Gove is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet under Rishi Sunak.

Are there any software systems available for coworking management?

Many software systems are available for this purpose, and they support you in creating the foundation of your coworking community space.

How much can council tax premiums be increased, and when will this change occur?

What is a management agent?

Which towns and cities in the UK are the most popular Build to Rent (BTR) locations after London?

Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham became the focus of BTR projects after London.

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.

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.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

Whether the freeholder has raised justifiable charges and, on the contrary, whether it was justifiable for the leaseholder o refuse to pay.

What is Ringley’s sustainability Strategy & Policy?

What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

What are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

Which are the best cycle routes in Wembley?

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

What makes Wembley Park a suitable place to live?

What is an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

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 can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

How do you get rid of Silverfish?

How many empty homes are there in the UK; government figures?

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

The future Management of your block after RTM

Will the Labour Party ban all except first-time buyers from buying new homes?

What are the different parks in Wembley?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What is the real living wage in London?

Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

Are there any software systems available for coworking management?

How much can council tax premiums be increased, and when will this change occur?

What is a management agent?

Which towns and cities in the UK are the most popular Build to Rent (BTR) locations after London?

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

What to expect while living in Wembley?

What changes have been made to the capital gains tax rules?

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