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What does a service charge cover?

Leaseholders pay service charges as their share for the repair and management of the building. The lease outlines the landlord's obligations for building maintenance and the leaseholder's obligations to pay service charges.

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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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Who are the key professionals involved in applying Building Biology principles?

Architects, builders, engineers, designers, and consultants are the key professionals who apply Building Biology principles to new construction and renovation projects.

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Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

The key reason for the increase in renting costs in the UK is the shortage of quality homes across the country. People who would ordinarily buy putting their plans on hold due to the cost of living crisis and rising mortgage rates, renting instead, and, the fact that...

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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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Whether the residential leaseholder, Leon di Marco, would be in breach of the terms of his lease by letting on short-term tenancies, and whether the freehold company, Morshead Mansions Ltd, is entitled to forfeit the lease.

Morshead Mansions Ltd v Leon di Marco [2014] EWCA Civ 96SummaryAnother very important case related to the fights for enforcement of lease covenants and application of equitable principles under property law is Morshead Mansions Ltd v Leon di Marco [2014] EWCA Civ 96....

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What is asbestos surveying?

Asbestos Type 2 survey includes taking samples – The presence of asbestos can be confirmed or ruled out after samples undergo lab analysis. This type of survey will also identify the type of asbestos present and the level of risk involved.

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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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Is the Building Safety Bill Law?

The Building Safety Act which received Royal Assent on the 28th April 2022 has now completed all the parliamentary stages in both Houses to become an Act of Parliament which means it is a certainty that both the DPA and separately section 28 of the Building Act 1984 ...

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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 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 core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

The challenge revolves around the closure or reluctance of banks to open pooled client accounts for letting agents, citing violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

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What is the How To Rent guide?

The How To Rent guide is for people renting a home privately under an assured short-hold tenancy, either directly from a landlord or through a letting agency. It advises all tenants on the latest developments in the rental process in the country. It also educates the...

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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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Why are the UK house sizes shrinking?

Shortage of the number of plots and the need to build more houses is causing the shrinking of UK houses. Government policy has favoured smaller house sizes since about the 1970s.

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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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About tenant rights, the interpretation of statutory provision, and the procedure to follow in the exercise of the Right to Buy

Chapman v Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council [1997] 2 EGLR 141SummaryThe case of Chapman v Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council [1997] 2 EGLR 141 is a case disputing the entitlement of the holder of the tenancy to buy the council property under the Ri...

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What are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?

You are at risk. However, since 2014 the Daejan vs Benson case suggests that a dispensation from consultation might be granted if it is just and reasonable to do so, eg, emergency communal heating failure in winter, else what you can recover from service charge paye...

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Dispute between the estate agents, Ludlow Thompson, and a tenant, the constructions associated with causes, deposit deductions, maintenance liabilities and termination processes.

Ludlow Thompson v TenantSummaryThe case of Ludlow Thompson v Tenant unfolds the clashing of minds in theological dispute between the estate agents, Ludlow Thompson, and a tenant, over the tenancy agreement and, more specifically, the constructions associated with cau...

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Why are private rented sector landlords leaving the rental market?

Many existing landlords may exit the Private Rental Sector because of the new EPC regulations leading to a shortfall in the availability of rental homes. This is on top of many already having left the market due to the Section 24 tax changes that phased out the abili...

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The case mainly concerns the rights arising under a property agreement and the rights of the recalcitrant parties in the question under the law of English property.

Mrs. Adrienne Joan Ralphs -vs- Mr. Henry Charles PeacheySummaryThe following is a case on the enforcement of property agreement and property rights and interests. The case mainly concerns the rights arising under a property agreement and the rights of the recalcitran...

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How much will the number of households aged 65 and above renting in England increase by 2030?

The number of households aged 65 and above renting in England is projected to double by 2030. Currently, around 400,000 older households rent, and this figure is expected to surpass one million by 2033.

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What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

The rise in C02 totalled 424.5m tonnes between 2021 and 2022. The increases were largely driven by transport (up by 10 percent), public service (up by 6.3 percent), and private business sectors (up by 5.9 percent). The fourth largest increase was in the residential ...

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What are social values in the context of ESG?

In the context of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, social values refer to the values and principles that guide a company's relationships with its stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which it operates. ...

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What is the difference between the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC'?

The Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' applies in England and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC' applies in Wales. Both are the government to address remedial works and life-critical fire safety defects in residential buildings measuring 11 meters or higher.

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Which sector is the biggest employer in Wembley?

According to the ONS of Office of National Statistics, the wholesale and retail sectors offer employment of various types in the borough of Brent.

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My garage roof and sidewall have now big gaps in it, everything is ruined in my garage, this could have been caused by the erection of a new Morrison Building next door, have asked the Management Company and they have said its not down to them and no.

Depending on how close to you the morrisons building was you might have been supposed to be protected by the party wall act procedures. I'd start by sending photos and threat to Morrisons. Yes you could get the buildings insurance involved, but probably to be covered...

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What is a schedule of condition?

A schedule of condition is usually prepared by the tenant about the time the lease is entered into and should be ‘agreed’ between the parties and documented in the lease. The purpose of a schedule of condition is to make it easy to deal with end of lease dilapidation...

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When is an annual return required?

An annual return is required every year annually on the birthday of the company i.e. the anniversary of the date on which the company was incorporated.

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What are the proposed changes regarding ground rents?

The government is seeking opinions on various proposals, including setting ground rents at a nominal amount, establishing a maximum financial limit, capping ground rents as a percentage of property value, restricting ground rent in existing leases, and freezing groun...

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

What does a service charge cover?

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

Who are the key professionals involved in applying Building Biology principles?

Architects, builders, engineers, designers, and consultants are the key professionals who apply Building Biology principles to new construction and renovation projects.

Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

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.

Whether the residential leaseholder, Leon di Marco, would be in breach of the terms of his lease by letting on short-term tenancies, and whether the freehold company, Morshead Mansions Ltd, is entitled to forfeit the lease.

What is asbestos surveying?

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.

Is the Building Safety Bill Law?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

The challenge revolves around the closure or reluctance of banks to open pooled client accounts for letting agents, citing violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

What is the How To Rent guide?

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.

Why are the UK house sizes shrinking?

Shortage of the number of plots and the need to build more houses is causing the shrinking of UK houses. Government policy has favoured smaller house sizes since about the 1970s.

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

About tenant rights, the interpretation of statutory provision, and the procedure to follow in the exercise of the Right to Buy

What are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?

Dispute between the estate agents, Ludlow Thompson, and a tenant, the constructions associated with causes, deposit deductions, maintenance liabilities and termination processes.

Why are private rented sector landlords leaving the rental market?

The case mainly concerns the rights arising under a property agreement and the rights of the recalcitrant parties in the question under the law of English property.

How much will the number of households aged 65 and above renting in England increase by 2030?

What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

What are social values in the context of ESG?

What is the difference between the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC'?

Which sector is the biggest employer in Wembley?

According to the ONS of Office of National Statistics, the wholesale and retail sectors offer employment of various types in the borough of Brent.

My garage roof and sidewall have now big gaps in it, everything is ruined in my garage, this could have been caused by the erection of a new Morrison Building next door, have asked the Management Company and they have said its not down to them and no.

What is a schedule of condition?

When is an annual return required?

An annual return is required every year annually on the birthday of the company i.e. the anniversary of the date on which the company was incorporated.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What does a service charge cover?

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

Who are the key professionals involved in applying Building Biology principles?

Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

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

Whether the residential leaseholder, Leon di Marco, would be in breach of the terms of his lease by letting on short-term tenancies, and whether the freehold company, Morshead Mansions Ltd, is entitled to forfeit the lease.

What is asbestos surveying?

How does the Building Safety Act impact residents and homeowners?

Is the Building Safety Bill Law?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

What is the How To Rent guide?

Why is Stockport in the limelight?

Why are the UK house sizes shrinking?

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

About tenant rights, the interpretation of statutory provision, and the procedure to follow in the exercise of the Right to Buy

What are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?

Dispute between the estate agents, Ludlow Thompson, and a tenant, the constructions associated with causes, deposit deductions, maintenance liabilities and termination processes.

Why are private rented sector landlords leaving the rental market?

The case mainly concerns the rights arising under a property agreement and the rights of the recalcitrant parties in the question under the law of English property.

How much will the number of households aged 65 and above renting in England increase by 2030?

What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

What are social values in the context of ESG?

What is the difference between the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC'?

Which sector is the biggest employer in Wembley?

My garage roof and sidewall have now big gaps in it, everything is ruined in my garage, this could have been caused by the erection of a new Morrison Building next door, have asked the Management Company and they have said its not down to them and no.

What is a schedule of condition?

When is an annual return required?

What are the proposed changes regarding ground rents?

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