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What are debentures?

A debenture is statement of a sum loaned to the company and how it will be paid back. Debentures may also impose a 'floating charge' over the assets of the company or a fixed charge. A copy of any debenture must be kept at the Registered Office. A copy must be sent t...

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Why is Royal Waterside emerging as such a famous address in the UK?

Royal Waterside is regarded as the ultimate in modern luxury living. The apartments reflect style, sustainability, and comfort. Each of the luxury residences feels like a tranquil oasis in the city amidst concrete jungles.

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What is the purpose of the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Committee's investigation into shared ownership?

The committee's inquiry aims to assess whether shared ownership genuinely provides an affordable path to homeownership and identify the obstacles preventing individuals from achieving complete homeownership. Shared ownership faces concerns about its affordability, r...

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Why are stakeholders criticising the Welsh Government's plans to introduce statutory licensing for various forms of tourist accommodation?

Stakeholders believe the move will result in significant administrative and financial burdens on small accommodation providers and hinder the sector's growth.

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How many private rental properties have disappeared in the last four years?

Nearly 260,000 properties in the private rental sector have disappeared in the UK.

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What causes condensation and mould, and why are both dangerous to human health?

The mould associated with condensation is formed by the presence of humidity and moisture in the air and in spaces where there is poor ventilation and/or no heating facilities. The mould is dangerous to health as it can directly affect the respiratory system and caus...

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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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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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Who can apply for building safety funding?

The responsible entities will be eligible to apply for building safety funding. The responsible person may be a Freeholder, Head Leaseholder, Registered Provider of Social Housing, Right-to-manage Company, Resident Management Company, or Freehold Management Company

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How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

The European Union is introducing green industry finance schemes to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act.

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What are the key problems facing the property market in the UK?

Some of the major problems buyers and sellers face in the property market are lack of efficiency in the process and energy management.

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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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What did the 2019 manifesto of the conservative party mention about housing?

The conservative party's 2019 manifesto resolved to build 300,000 new homes, each year.

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Are service charges higher for flats in larger developments?

Yes, the average annual service charges are significantly higher in larger developments consisting of 20 units or more, amounting to 2,606 per flat. This is nearly 99 percent higher than blocks with five units or fewer at 1,309.

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What are the housing options available in Salford?

Salford offers many housing options, including apartments, terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and larger family homes. Rental and purchase options are available across various neighborhoods in the city.

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What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

The concern is a lack of quality single housing accommodation in the private rental sector, increased concern grows around landlords who could be neglecting the quality of accommodation and don’t have a designated team to manage their portfolio to today’s constantly ...

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What is the Right to Manage legislation?

The common hold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

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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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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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Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

In short yes. Where the Buildng Safety Act extended 15 or 30 year limitation periods (effectively inserted into the Defective Premises Act 1972 and the Section 38 Building Act 1984) are near their end, residents, building owners and their advisors should seek to ent...

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How many additional properties will meet the growing demand for housing in the UK?

To meet the growing demand for housing, 230,000 additional properties are required in the UK.

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I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

Only owners who are Members of the Company or Shareholders are invited. You may not have filled in an application to become a member of the RTM or RMC or not have bought a share in the Freehold.

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What is the process after the meeting?

After the meeting, the minutes will be issued so you can see the actions arising. You can log onto the Ringley Gateway™ and watch as we action things.

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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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Do all the leaseholders need to agree to apply for a court-appointed property manager?

The requirement for all leaseholders to agree on applying for a court-appointed property manager can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances. In some cases, the agreement of all leaseholders may be necessary, while in others, a majority or a...

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Who in the UK provides Resident Apps for Built to Rent industry?

The Ringley Group owns Busy Living which is its App Generator portal and has the ability to create and white-label integrated, user-friendly Residents Apps to meet the needs of your building and with your brand.

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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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What software systems are available for coworking management?

Check out Ringley's range of Residents and Community Apps where youncan book, buy, rent and chat. Suitable for coworking centres. The right software systems is the foundation of a successful coworking community space.

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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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Why do people prefer to settle in Wembley?

Wembleys location, entertainment, regeneration, and affordability make it an attractive place, especially for todays generation.

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What our customers are asking:

What are debentures?

Why is Royal Waterside emerging as such a famous address in the UK?

What is the purpose of the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Committee's investigation into shared ownership?

Why are stakeholders criticising the Welsh Government's plans to introduce statutory licensing for various forms of tourist accommodation?

Stakeholders believe the move will result in significant administrative and financial burdens on small accommodation providers and hinder the sector's growth.

How many private rental properties have disappeared in the last four years?

Nearly 260,000 properties in the private rental sector have disappeared in the UK.

What causes condensation and mould, and why are both dangerous to human health?

What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

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?

Who can apply for building safety funding?

How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

The European Union is introducing green industry finance schemes to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act.

What are the key problems facing the property market in the UK?

Some of the major problems buyers and sellers face in the property market are lack of efficiency in the process and energy management.

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

What did the 2019 manifesto of the conservative party mention about housing?

The conservative party's 2019 manifesto resolved to build 300,000 new homes, each year.

Are service charges higher for flats in larger developments?

What are the housing options available in Salford?

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

What is the Right to Manage legislation?

The common hold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

How do you take over freehold?

Why is asset valuation important?

Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

How many additional properties will meet the growing demand for housing in the UK?

To meet the growing demand for housing, 230,000 additional properties are required in the UK.

I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

Only owners who are Members of the Company or Shareholders are invited. You may not have filled in an application to become a member of the RTM or RMC or not have bought a share in the Freehold.

What is the process after the meeting?

After the meeting, the minutes will be issued so you can see the actions arising. You can log onto the Ringley Gateway™ and watch as we action things.

What are the different parks in Wembley?

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

Do all the leaseholders need to agree to apply for a court-appointed property manager?

Who in the UK provides Resident Apps for Built to Rent industry?

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.

What software systems are available for coworking management?

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.

Why do people prefer to settle in Wembley?

Wembleys location, entertainment, regeneration, and affordability make it an attractive place, especially for todays generation.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What are debentures?

Why is Royal Waterside emerging as such a famous address in the UK?

What is the purpose of the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Committee's investigation into shared ownership?

Why are stakeholders criticising the Welsh Government's plans to introduce statutory licensing for various forms of tourist accommodation?

How many private rental properties have disappeared in the last four years?

What causes condensation and mould, and why are both dangerous to human health?

What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

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?

Who can apply for building safety funding?

How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

What are the key problems facing the property market in the UK?

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

What did the 2019 manifesto of the conservative party mention about housing?

Are service charges higher for flats in larger developments?

What are the housing options available in Salford?

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

What is the Right to Manage legislation?

How do you take over freehold?

Why is asset valuation important?

Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

How many additional properties will meet the growing demand for housing in the UK?

I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

What is the process after the meeting?

What are the different parks in Wembley?

Do all the leaseholders need to agree to apply for a court-appointed property manager?

Who in the UK provides Resident Apps for Built to Rent industry?

How does the Building Safety Act impact residents and homeowners?

What software systems are available for coworking management?

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

Why do people prefer to settle in Wembley?

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