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What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

Installing solar PV panels with a storage battery. A standard solar unit comprising a 5kW home storage battery and 3.12kWp solar system will upgrade a house to band C from band E for immediate compliance.

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What are the key provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022?

The Building Safety Act introduces several important provisions, including thecreation of the Building Safety Regulator with the power to prevent new development unless specific gateways are passed. One nee aspect is the pre-occupation Fire Risk Assessment. In addi...

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How long has the Renters Reform Bill been in the making, and why is it causing concern among landlords?

The Bill has been developing for over three years since its proposal in the 2019 Conservative General Election manifesto. Landlords are concerned because of rising costs, taxation on revenue, and the potential abolition of Section 21 without adequate preparations.

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What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

Renters are treated as residents not tenants. They can access five-star amenities and services, in a professionally managed property, and benefit from flexible lease options. BTR properties are generally located in desirable locations and generate a sense of communi...

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What is the aim of LVC?

LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.

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Why is the BTR industry doing so well in the UK?

The BTRs, especially the ones that are in the evolved form, have everything that a modern family needs to live comfortably and securely.

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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 can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

The UK can learn valuable lessons from the US coliving model, such as addressing housing affordability issues, offering high-quality living spaces, and catering to diverse demographics.

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What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

The average cost of installing a GSHP 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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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...

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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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What is the average rent outside London?

In 2022 outside of London, the average private rent has increased to a record-breaking £1,162 per month.

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Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

Yes, it has been made mandatory for the landlords to share the latest version of the How To Rent guide with the tenants at the beginning of the tenancy or on renewal.

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What is the ground rents ban, and why is it causing concern in the retirement housing sector?

The ground rents ban prohibits collecting ground rents for most new residential leases in England and Wales, introduced through the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. It came into effect on June 30, 2022, except for retirement housing leases, which were applied...

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What are the BTR prerequisites?

The no deposit optionSuperfast broadbandSecurity - you and your homeWork/life balanceHigh energy efficiencyQuality finishes & A+++ appliancesNo nonsense repairsDeliveries (be in when you are out)AmenitiesWellbeingSpace to entertainNo fuss applications processA so...

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What are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?

Rule 1 - Two people, over 10 years old, of different sexes, who are not a couple sleeping in the same room is deemed overcrowding. Rule 2 - there are insufficient rooms for sleeping compared to the number of people living in the household, (children aged 1 to 9 cou...

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What are the trading standards requirements for technology on words used for property listings?

The guidance was updated to enhance property-listing practices, making them more consumer-friendly and transparent, in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. The terms formally defined are:Under Offer, Let Agreed, Let, New On The Mar...

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What other measures are being taken to enhance animal welfare standards in the UK?

In addition to microchipping reforms, the UK government has introduced new laws to recognise animal sentience, impose tougher penalties for animal cruelty offences, and ban activities such as glue traps and the import of detached shark fins.

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The future Management of your block after RTM

On the Acquisition Date of your RTM Company, all existing management contracts end automatically unless otherwise agreed upon by the RTM Company in advance. Therefore, a prospective and vetted managing agent is ready BEFORE the Acquisition Date. The RTM Company will ...

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How much can households save with heat pumps?

Depending on energy prices, households can save substantially annually by using heat pumps with smart electricity tariffs and removing gas meters. Actual savings vary based on the heat pump's efficiency, but optimising insulation and radiators can further reduce costs.

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Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

The FTSE4Good Index Series is a group of indices that measure the performance of companies that meet certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The FTSE4Good ESG Ratings are a set of scores that assess the level of ESG risk of companies included in...

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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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How does the Energy Company Obligation scheme 'ECO4' scheme help the UK households?

The UK government's ECO4 scheme provides free energy efficiency upgrades to qualifying households as grants. These free upgrades help them reduce energy requirements, electricity bills, and carbon emissions. The ECO4 grants fund wall or cavity insulation and new heat...

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Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

Gabb v Farrokhzad [2022] EWHSummaryThe case of Gabb v Farrokhzad [2022] EWHC 212 (Ch) is a judgment passed in the Chancery Division of the High Court of England and Wales governing complex issues such as property rights, proprietary estoppel, and constructive trusts....

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What is a management company responsible for?

A management company is usually formed by the developer of a block of flats or the residents themselves. It is a bone fide company registered at Companies House with associated Directors. It is formed to ensure the running of the block has an accountable legal entity...

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No, the Labour Party had previously supported rent controls, including them in their manifestos. However, Lisa Nandy's opposition reflects a change in the party's stance.

Critics of rent controls worry about unintended consequences such as increased evictions and a negative impact on rental supply. They argue that rent controls may not address underlying housing market issues effectively as what is needed is greater housing supply - r...

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How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

It will prevent access to LHA or local housing allowance for those who rent their homes. Shelter suggests that tenants will lose nearly 1,000 yearly due to rising rents and the new benefits freeze.

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What is MEES?

MEES or Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are regulations announced by the UK government, setting a minimum level of energy efficiency for privately rented non-domestic and domestic properties.

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How have service charges for flats changed over time?

Since 2018, service charges for flats in England and Wales have increased by 51.7 percent. It is the first time the average annual service charge has exceeded 1,000 per year. However, in the past 12 months, the increase has been more modest at 8.0 percent, aligning w...

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How to market a building: step by step ?

Launch planning includes recruting the team, opening the lettings office and dry run training, tech enablement, visiting competing product, a final review of rent pricing, arranging videography, development websites, show flat furniture, notifying the press, universi...

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What our customers are asking:

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What are the key provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022?

How long has the Renters Reform Bill been in the making, and why is it causing concern among landlords?

What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

What is the aim of LVC?

LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.

Why is the BTR industry doing so well in the UK?

The BTRs, especially the ones that are in the evolved form, have everything that a modern family needs to live comfortably and securely.

What are the 2022 UK Build to Rent (BTR) statistics?

What can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

The UK can learn valuable lessons from the US coliving model, such as addressing housing affordability issues, offering high-quality living spaces, and catering to diverse demographics.

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

Is the limitation period under the Building Safety Act 15 or 30 years?

What is asbestos surveying?

What is the average rent outside London?

In 2022 outside of London, the average private rent has increased to a record-breaking £1,162 per month.

Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

Yes, it has been made mandatory for the landlords to share the latest version of the How To Rent guide with the tenants at the beginning of the tenancy or on renewal.

What is the ground rents ban, and why is it causing concern in the retirement housing sector?

What are the BTR prerequisites?

What are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?

What are the trading standards requirements for technology on words used for property listings?

What other measures are being taken to enhance animal welfare standards in the UK?

The future Management of your block after RTM

How much can households save with heat pumps?

Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

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

How does the Energy Company Obligation scheme 'ECO4' scheme help the UK households?

Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

What is a management company responsible for?

No, the Labour Party had previously supported rent controls, including them in their manifestos. However, Lisa Nandy's opposition reflects a change in the party's stance.

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

It will prevent access to LHA or local housing allowance for those who rent their homes. Shelter suggests that tenants will lose nearly 1,000 yearly due to rising rents and the new benefits freeze.

What is MEES?

MEES or Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are regulations announced by the UK government, setting a minimum level of energy efficiency for privately rented non-domestic and domestic properties.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What are the key provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022?

How long has the Renters Reform Bill been in the making, and why is it causing concern among landlords?

What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

What is the aim of LVC?

Why is the BTR industry doing so well in the UK?

What are the 2022 UK Build to Rent (BTR) statistics?

What can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

Is the limitation period under the Building Safety Act 15 or 30 years?

What is asbestos surveying?

What is the average rent outside London?

Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

What is the ground rents ban, and why is it causing concern in the retirement housing sector?

What are the BTR prerequisites?

What are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?

What are the trading standards requirements for technology on words used for property listings?

What other measures are being taken to enhance animal welfare standards in the UK?

The future Management of your block after RTM

How much can households save with heat pumps?

Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

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

How does the Energy Company Obligation scheme 'ECO4' scheme help the UK households?

Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

What is a management company responsible for?

No, the Labour Party had previously supported rent controls, including them in their manifestos. However, Lisa Nandy's opposition reflects a change in the party's stance.

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

What is MEES?

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

How to market a building: step by step ?

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