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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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How long does a homebuyer survey take?

The inspection, which will be carried out by a Chartered Surveyor lasts between 2-4 hours. Whilst on site the Chartered Surveyor will inspect all structural elements of the building from the roof to the drains.* Whilst the Surveyor will not be able to open up conceal...

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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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What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold property?

The main difference between a freehold and a leasehold property lies in the ownership rights and duration of ownership:- Freehold Property: When you own a freehold property, you have complete ownership of both the building and the land it stands on. You hold the p...

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 are the consequences of not signing the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC'?

Failure to sign the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' can lead to the developers being banned from commencing or completing developments in England. Developers who choose not to join or are expelled from the associated Responsible Actors Scheme (RAS) will be liste...

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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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How do you take over freehold?

For residents to collectively buy the Freehold of their building they will need a majority of over 50% (the remaining residents will then have a choice to join and buy or remain a leaseholder of the newly formed Freehold Company). This process is commonly known as En...

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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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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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Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

The South West region, particularly areas like South Hams in Devon and Cornwall, has the highest concentration of holiday homes. Other areas like Wales, North Norfolk, and the Isle of Anglesey also have significant numbers of holiday homes.

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What are the BTR prerequisites?

The no deposit optionSuperfast broadbandSecurity - you and your homeWork/life balanceHigh energy efficiencyQuality finishes & A+++ appliancesNo nonsense repairsDeliveries (be in when you are out)AmenitiesWellbeingSpace to entertainNo fuss applications processA so...

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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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4. Does the freehold ownership change after the Right to Manage?

Freehold ownership remains with the freeholder despite the formation of an RTM company.

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What our customers are asking:

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

How long does a homebuyer survey take?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold property?

The future Management of your block after RTM

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

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

Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

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

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

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.

What do they look for in a building survey?

What exactly is a party wall?

What is Ringley’s sustainability Strategy & Policy?

What are the consequences of not signing the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC'?

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

What is a management agent?

How do you take over freehold?

How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

How do you get rid of Silverfish?

Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

What are the BTR prerequisites?

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?

4. Does the freehold ownership change after the Right to Manage?

Freehold ownership remains with the freeholder despite the formation of an RTM company.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

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

How long does a homebuyer survey take?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold property?

The future Management of your block after RTM

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

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

Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

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

What do they look for in a building survey?

What exactly is a party wall?

What is Ringley’s sustainability Strategy & Policy?

What are the consequences of not signing the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC'?

What makes Wembley Park a suitable place to live?

Are there any software systems available for coworking management?

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

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

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

What is the real living wage in London?

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

What is a management agent?

How do you take over freehold?

How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

How do you get rid of Silverfish?

Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

What are the BTR prerequisites?

What are the different parks in Wembley?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

4. Does the freehold ownership change after the Right to Manage?

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