What our customers are asking:
Are the 2022 UK rent freeze and rent caps in the UK applicable to all UK renters?
No, only those on housing benefits will be affected by the Local Housing Allowance rent frees and only those in the social rented homes sector will be affected by the seven percent rent cap - both announced in Jeremy Hunts Autumn 2022 announcement.
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How does the rooftop development help the wider community?
Rooftop development adds multiple new homes beside the restoration of old buildings. It causes a minimum impact on the town's appearance and boosts affordable housing.
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What are some examples of digital technologies in ground rent management?
Digital technologies include ground rent collection software that employs robotic accounting: demands, allocations, and bank reconciliation. By using direct debit the ground rent collector can manage what the customer needs to pay and rent reviews cannot be missed. ...
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What does a bank reconciliation entail?
A bank reconciliation is a routine check that should be carried out on any bank account to ensure that the cheques written leave and clear the account and that cash paid in is received by the bank. Monies that have not been received (i.e. perhaps lost in the banking ...
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Which tenants can use the IDVT process for a Right to Rent Check?
Currently, the UK government allows only British and Irish nationals to use the IDVT process for the Right to Rent check. Other foreign nationals can continue the checks through the Home Office Website.
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What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?
By 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C. This applies to private and social housing as part of the government's effort to improve energy efficiency.
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What is the alternative to the right to manage process?
If Right to Manage (the no fault, no premium paid method to take control of management of your block of flats is not for you) perhaps purchasing the freehold by collective enfranchisement or approaching the First Tier Tribunal for a court-appointed manager are altern...
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What changes are proposed in The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill for existing leaseholders?
Existing leaseholders stand to benefit from simplified and cost-effective processes for extending lease terms, extending standard lease terms to 990 years with reduced ground rent, and removing the two-year ownership requirement for accessing reforms.
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Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?
The government took this drastic step after "new evidence" emerged, highlighting the safety risks associated with RAAC. A concrete beam collapsed during the school holidays.
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What are the 2022 UK Build to Rent (BTR) statistics?
To date (2the 022l the UK has seen the construction of circa 76,800 BTR homes through a 30 billion investment. Over 163,400 BTR homes are in the pipeline. Estimates confirm that the next decade will witness the completion of over 38170 million homes with 170 billio...
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What is Selective Landlord Licensing?
Selective Landlord Licencing is an attempt to improve the management of specific properties to positively impact the affected areas.
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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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Why are platforms like Airbnb required to report client earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024?
This regulatory change aims to enhance tax compliance and transparency in the gig economy, ensuring accurate income reporting by taxpayers using short-term rental and freelance platforms.
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How to reach Wembley Park?
Wembley is easily accessible by London Underground, London Midland, Southern Lines, and London Overground, connecting London to three main stations, Wembley Park, Wembley Stadium, and Wembley Central.
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What is leasehold tenure, and how does it affect achieving Net Zero?
Leasehold tenure involves owning the right to occupy a property for a specific period without owning the underlying land. This setup adds challenges to achieving Net Zero, as it limits property modifications and improvements and can lead to misalignment of sustainabi...
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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...
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Why choose Coliving ?
Coliving also eliminates financial liability or conflict with roommates during a joint contract and can be a source of wellbeing.Coliving Apartments offer residents a clear demarcated private space. Concept-driven purpose-built coliving can be cluster flats akin to p...
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What is the Renters Reform Bill?
The Renters Reform Bill is a piece of legislation introduced to the House of Commons in May 2023. Its purpose is to reform rental laws and regulations in the housing sector.
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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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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...
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What is included in a homebuyers survey?
The inspection for a Homebuyer Survey includes an investigation of damp issues, rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation as well as timber defects such as over-stressed timbers and beetle infestation. A Homebuyer Survey does include a visual inspection of the s...
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Why Is the UK facing the brunt of the global energy crisis?
Despite calls from environmental groups and energy management experts, the UK government did little to invest in insulation for over a decade. UK homes are among the most poorly insulated compared to other European countries. Inaction by successive governments has le...
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Why are most BTR operators reluctant to provide bill-inclusive rentals?
BTR operators are reluctant to provide all-inclusive rents because of the ongoing energy crisis and the possibility of a steep rise in energy bills
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Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?
Ashers Africana serves authentic and vegetarian Gujarati food in the Wembley Park area.
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What are the most significant amenities for seniors?
Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.
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What does a Section 20 Notice do?
Essentially Section 20 Notices aim to service charge payer’s reasonable consultation. For “works” there are up to 3 notices. Step 1 invites consultations about proposed expenditure from service charge payers and allows them to nominate a contractor. Step 2 details ...
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What is Wembleys biggest attraction?
Wembley Stadium is the best-known landmark of Wembley Park, where high-profile sporting events and concerts are regularly hosted.
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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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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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Is Wembley a good example of a 15-minute city?
Yes. Wembley offers easy access to many amenities that can be reached by walk or a ride within minutes. Well-planned regeneration and careful planning have made it possible.
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What our customers are asking:
Are the 2022 UK rent freeze and rent caps in the UK applicable to all UK renters?
No, only those on housing benefits will be affected by the Local Housing Allowance rent frees and only those in the social rented homes sector will be affected by the seven percent rent cap - both announced in Jeremy Hunts Autumn 2022 announcement.
Read More
How does the rooftop development help the wider community?
Rooftop development adds multiple new homes beside the restoration of old buildings. It causes a minimum impact on the town's appearance and boosts affordable housing.
Read More
What are some examples of digital technologies in ground rent management?
Digital technologies include ground rent collection software that employs robotic accounting: demands, allocations, and bank reconciliation. By using direct debit the ground rent collector can manage what the customer needs to pay and rent reviews cannot be missed. ...
Read More
What does a bank reconciliation entail?
A bank reconciliation is a routine check that should be carried out on any bank account to ensure that the cheques written leave and clear the account and that cash paid in is received by the bank. Monies that have not been received (i.e. perhaps lost in the banking ...
Read More
Which tenants can use the IDVT process for a Right to Rent Check?
Currently, the UK government allows only British and Irish nationals to use the IDVT process for the Right to Rent check. Other foreign nationals can continue the checks through the Home Office Website.
Read More
What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?
By 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C. This applies to private and social housing as part of the government's effort to improve energy efficiency.
Read More
What is the alternative to the right to manage process?
If Right to Manage (the no fault, no premium paid method to take control of management of your block of flats is not for you) perhaps purchasing the freehold by collective enfranchisement or approaching the First Tier Tribunal for a court-appointed manager are altern...
Read More
What changes are proposed in The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill for existing leaseholders?
Existing leaseholders stand to benefit from simplified and cost-effective processes for extending lease terms, extending standard lease terms to 990 years with reduced ground rent, and removing the two-year ownership requirement for accessing reforms.
Read More
Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?
The government took this drastic step after "new evidence" emerged, highlighting the safety risks associated with RAAC. A concrete beam collapsed during the school holidays.
Read More
What are the 2022 UK Build to Rent (BTR) statistics?
To date (2the 022l the UK has seen the construction of circa 76,800 BTR homes through a 30 billion investment. Over 163,400 BTR homes are in the pipeline. Estimates confirm that the next decade will witness the completion of over 38170 million homes with 170 billio...
Read More
What is Selective Landlord Licensing?
Selective Landlord Licencing is an attempt to improve the management of specific properties to positively impact the affected areas.
Read More
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.
Read More
Why are platforms like Airbnb required to report client earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024?
This regulatory change aims to enhance tax compliance and transparency in the gig economy, ensuring accurate income reporting by taxpayers using short-term rental and freelance platforms.
Read More
How to reach Wembley Park?
Wembley is easily accessible by London Underground, London Midland, Southern Lines, and London Overground, connecting London to three main stations, Wembley Park, Wembley Stadium, and Wembley Central.
Read More
What is leasehold tenure, and how does it affect achieving Net Zero?
Leasehold tenure involves owning the right to occupy a property for a specific period without owning the underlying land. This setup adds challenges to achieving Net Zero, as it limits property modifications and improvements and can lead to misalignment of sustainabi...
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
Why choose Coliving ?
Coliving also eliminates financial liability or conflict with roommates during a joint contract and can be a source of wellbeing.Coliving Apartments offer residents a clear demarcated private space. Concept-driven purpose-built coliving can be cluster flats akin to p...
Read More
What is the Renters Reform Bill?
The Renters Reform Bill is a piece of legislation introduced to the House of Commons in May 2023. Its purpose is to reform rental laws and regulations in the housing sector.
Read More
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
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
What is included in a homebuyers survey?
The inspection for a Homebuyer Survey includes an investigation of damp issues, rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation as well as timber defects such as over-stressed timbers and beetle infestation. A Homebuyer Survey does include a visual inspection of the s...
Read More
Why Is the UK facing the brunt of the global energy crisis?
Despite calls from environmental groups and energy management experts, the UK government did little to invest in insulation for over a decade. UK homes are among the most poorly insulated compared to other European countries. Inaction by successive governments has le...
Read More
Why are most BTR operators reluctant to provide bill-inclusive rentals?
BTR operators are reluctant to provide all-inclusive rents because of the ongoing energy crisis and the possibility of a steep rise in energy bills
Read More
Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?
Ashers Africana serves authentic and vegetarian Gujarati food in the Wembley Park area.
Read More
What are the most significant amenities for seniors?
Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.
Read More
What does a Section 20 Notice do?
Essentially Section 20 Notices aim to service charge payer’s reasonable consultation. For “works” there are up to 3 notices. Step 1 invites consultations about proposed expenditure from service charge payers and allows them to nominate a contractor. Step 2 details ...
Read More
What is Wembleys biggest attraction?
Wembley Stadium is the best-known landmark of Wembley Park, where high-profile sporting events and concerts are regularly hosted.
Read More
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...
Read More
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.
Read More
Is Wembley a good example of a 15-minute city?
Yes. Wembley offers easy access to many amenities that can be reached by walk or a ride within minutes. Well-planned regeneration and careful planning have made it possible.
Read More
