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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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Why are private rented sector landlords leaving the rental market?
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What are the Building Safety Act limitation periods
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Is the limitation period under the Building Safety Act 15 or 30 years?
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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.
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Why do we need a Company to run the block/site?
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why does The case of BDW Trading Ltd v South Anglia Housing Ltd enforcement a contract for the sale of land?
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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
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What are the proposed changes regarding ground rents?
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What are the consequences of not signing the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC'?
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How does the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill aim to benefit current leaseholders?
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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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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 are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?
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What is the LA FLEX scheme?
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How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?
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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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What is the average cost of installing a ground source heat pump?
The average cost of installing a ground source heat pump system can range from 10,000 to 20,000 or more for a typical domestic installation in the UK. Still, it depends on various factors, such as the systems size, location of installation, and complexity.
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Will the Labour Party ban all except first-time buyers from buying new homes?
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What our customers are asking:
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....
Read More
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...
Read More
What Is The Levelling Up Fund?
Levelling Up was launched to make the rich and poor areas of the country more equal. The aim was to create more jobs and support the economy.
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
What is the aim of Land Value Capture 'LVC'?
Land Value Capture or LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.
Read More
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.
Read More
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. ...
Read More
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...
Read More
What are the Building Safety Act limitation periods
Specifically the Act extents the limitation period to 15 years prospectively for claims under s1 and s2A (claims that accrue after the Act takes effect); and to 30 years retrospectively for claims under s1 (claims that accrued before the Act takes effect).
Read More
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 ...
Read More
Is the limitation period under the Building Safety Act 15 or 30 years?
The answer is BOTH. Specifically the Act extents the limitation period to 15 years prospectively for claims under s1 and s2A (claims that accrue after the Act takes effect); and to 30 years retrospectively for claims under s1 (claims that accrued before the Act take...
Read More
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...
Read More
What happens if there are no Directors?
Companies House would strike the Company off the official register leaving owners unable to easily sell their properties.
Read More
Why do we need a Company to run the block/site?
A company is need to run the block or site as under UK law only 4 people can own a title at land registry. The involvement of Freehold & Resident Management Companies enable larger groups of people to be in control of a block.
Read More
why does The case of BDW Trading Ltd v South Anglia Housing Ltd enforcement a contract for the sale of land?
The case of BDW Trading Ltd v South Anglia Housing Ltd is a notable legal case that deals with the interpretation and enforcement of a contract for the sale of land and the consequences of a breach of contract.In this case, BDW Trading Ltd (the claimant) and South An...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
When would a Court Appointed Manager be appointed for a property business?
A court-appointed manager for a property business may be appointed in situations where there are significant issues or disputes that require intervention to protect the interests of the stakeholders involved. Here are some scenarios in which a court-appointed manager...
Read More
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...
Read More
How does the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill aim to benefit current leaseholders?
The bill primarily intends to simplify and reduce costs for leaseholders looking to extend their lease or purchase their freehold.
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
What is the LA FLEX scheme?
The LA FLEX scheme is suitable for households not receiving any benefits in the form of aid. The Local Authority Eligibility Flexibility (LA Flex) mechanism provides attractive discounts to households for energy efficiency upgrades. Under the LA FLEX scheme, the gov...
Read More
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.
Read More
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...
Read More
What is the average cost of installing a ground source heat pump?
The average cost of installing a ground source heat pump system can range from 10,000 to 20,000 or more for a typical domestic installation in the UK. Still, it depends on various factors, such as the systems size, location of installation, and complexity.
Read More
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...
Read More
