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Whether the service charges have been reasonably incurred and whether the leases were liable to pay the whole sum claimed.

Pemberstone Reversions Limited v Various Leaseholders [2018]SummaryThis was an action by Pemberstone Reversions Limited, Pemberstone, against various leaseholders in relation to service charges it charged. What was at issue in this decision of the Upper Tribunal (Lan...

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How many completed UK Build to Rent (BTR) homes will be there in the UK by the end of the next decade?

According to estimates, there will be over 380,000 BTR homes in the next decade.

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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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Is the picture expected to change any time soon?

According to industry observers, there are signs of stability already in the market, but recovery will take a long time.

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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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Huge legal points which come up in this case are the just grounds in law for eviction, rights available to a tenant, and duties of the landlord.

Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams (1988) 20 H.L.R. 321SummarySutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams (1988) 20 H.L.R. 321 is a case in which the tenant of a house was evicted by the landlord, Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association. Huge legal points ...

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How will the rooftop development project address the housing crisis?

Rooftop development can address the acute housing shortage by adding thousands of new affordable homes. The projects have the potential to enhance living standards and energy efficiency.

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Which buildings will be regulated by the BSR?

The BSR will primarily regulate high-rise buildings. These are defined as buildings with 7 or more storeys or a height of 18 meters and above. Additionally, high-rise buildings must have at least 2 residential units, or they can be hospitals or care homes during desi...

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Can leaseholders change property management company?

This depends on how the lease is originally structured from inception i.e. when the flats were initially built by the developer or Freeholder (or both). Normally the developer will have a preferred managing agent they work with during the build process to set service...

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Is there a Code of Practice for Developers carrying out building safety remediation works?

Yes, currently, the Code of Practice is applicable exclusively in England. However, there's a possibility that the Welsh Government may adopt it for use in Wales in the future.

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How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

Coliving providers offer strategically designed communal areas, such as lounges and coffee stations, to facilitate interaction among residents as well as many informal meeting points and places and spaces for casual interractions.

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What risks are leaseholders facing?

The leaseholders are saddled with council works major bills running into thousands of pounds, which they will find impossible to pay.

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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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Whether such clauses(EWCA Civ 1013) were generally speaking, fair and reasonable hence enforceable under the English law of contract?

Long Mint Limited v Rye [2005] EWCA Civ 1013SummaryThis is an action brought by Long Mint Limited against Rye [2005] EWCA Civ 1013 concerning the validity and enforceability of a set of contractual terms of a business agreement. The Court of Appeal had to decide whet...

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When does homeownership become a suitable option?

Lower interest rates and availability of higher deposit makes homeownership a better option as the monthly loan instalments will be lower than monthly rent.

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Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

Anstruther-Gough Calthorpe v McOscar [1924] 1 K.B. 716SummaryAnstruther-Gough Calthorpe v McOscar [1924] 1 K.B. 716 is an important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of...

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What is the role of the Building Safety Regulator?

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) supervises all buildings' safety and performance systems. They enforce regulations, advice on building standards and safety risks, promote increased competence in the industry, and ensure the implementation of the regulatory regime...

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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 does net zero mean?

Net zero is the balance between the volume of greenhouse gases we remove from the environment and the amount we release because of our activities.

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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 is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

The Mayor is worried about the impact of short-term rentals on London's housing market and has proposed stricter regulations through a licensing system. He fears whole streets becoming Airbnb and less housing for Londoners.

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Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

Gell v 32 St John's Road (Eastbourne) Management Company Ltd [2021]SummaryGell v 32 St John's Road (Eastbourne) Management Company Ltd [2021] is predominantly developed along the lines of the singular issue that challenges the common sense of the service charges by t...

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Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

The person with the responsibility to inspects fire doors is typically the building owner or manager.

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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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How have service charges for flats risen over time?

Since 2018, service charges for flats in England and Wales have increased by 51.7 percent to 2023.

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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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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 powers does the BSR have?

The BSR has various powers to fulfill its regulatory responsibilities. It can take enforcement actions, such as issuing penalties and prohibition notices, to ensure compliance with building safety standards. The BSR can also recover costs from regulated parties.Botto...

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Why Is It Important To Plan The Move To A New Home In Detail?

Moving is a complex task involving various elements. An unplanned move can run into several unforeseen and unexpected roadblocks. A properly planned move can help identify potential problems and have solutions ready to deal with them.

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What impact does the increase in holiday homes have on local communities?

The impact can vary. While holiday homes contribute to the local economy by generating tourism revenue, they can also lead to increased property prices, reduced availability of affordable housing for locals, and changes in the social fabric of communities, especially...

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

Whether the service charges have been reasonably incurred and whether the leases were liable to pay the whole sum claimed.

How many completed UK Build to Rent (BTR) homes will be there in the UK by the end of the next decade?

According to estimates, there will be over 380,000 BTR homes in the next decade.

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.

Is the picture expected to change any time soon?

According to industry observers, there are signs of stability already in the market, but recovery will take a long time.

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

Huge legal points which come up in this case are the just grounds in law for eviction, rights available to a tenant, and duties of the landlord.

How will the rooftop development project address the housing crisis?

Rooftop development can address the acute housing shortage by adding thousands of new affordable homes. The projects have the potential to enhance living standards and energy efficiency.

Which buildings will be regulated by the BSR?

Can leaseholders change property management company?

Is there a Code of Practice for Developers carrying out building safety remediation works?

Yes, currently, the Code of Practice is applicable exclusively in England. However, there's a possibility that the Welsh Government may adopt it for use in Wales in the future.

How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

What risks are leaseholders facing?

The leaseholders are saddled with council works major bills running into thousands of pounds, which they will find impossible to pay.

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

Whether such clauses(EWCA Civ 1013) were generally speaking, fair and reasonable hence enforceable under the English law of contract?

When does homeownership become a suitable option?

Lower interest rates and availability of higher deposit makes homeownership a better option as the monthly loan instalments will be lower than monthly rent.

Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

What is the role of the Building Safety Regulator?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What does net zero mean?

Net zero is the balance between the volume of greenhouse gases we remove from the environment and the amount we release because of our activities.

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

The person with the responsibility to inspects fire doors is typically the building owner or manager.

How does the New Homes Ombudsman Service benefit homebuyers?

How have service charges for flats risen over time?

Since 2018, service charges for flats in England and Wales have increased by 51.7 percent to 2023.

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.

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.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

Whether the service charges have been reasonably incurred and whether the leases were liable to pay the whole sum claimed.

How many completed UK Build to Rent (BTR) homes will be there in the UK by the end of the next decade?

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

Is the picture expected to change any time soon?

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

Huge legal points which come up in this case are the just grounds in law for eviction, rights available to a tenant, and duties of the landlord.

How will the rooftop development project address the housing crisis?

Which buildings will be regulated by the BSR?

Can leaseholders change property management company?

Is there a Code of Practice for Developers carrying out building safety remediation works?

How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

What risks are leaseholders facing?

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

Whether such clauses(EWCA Civ 1013) were generally speaking, fair and reasonable hence enforceable under the English law of contract?

When does homeownership become a suitable option?

Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

What is the role of the Building Safety Regulator?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What does net zero mean?

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

How does the New Homes Ombudsman Service benefit homebuyers?

How have service charges for flats risen over time?

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 powers does the BSR have?

Why Is It Important To Plan The Move To A New Home In Detail?

What impact does the increase in holiday homes have on local communities?

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