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Is the landlord responsible for the maintenance of the property?

The landlord is accountable for repairs and maintenance of the property. They are responsible for damages if there is negligence or delay in routine maintenance and repairs.

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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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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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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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What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

Termination of contact is the policy to deal with unreasonably persistent and rude persons.

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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 prominent measures of the Renter's Reform Bill?

Ban on no-fault evictions, allowing local bodies to protect renters' rights, and setting up a national register of landlords are a few major highlights of the Renters' Reform Bill.

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What are the key principles of Building Biology?

The key principles of Building Biology include minimising exposure to electromagnetic fields, avoiding disturbances caused by natural or man-made factors beneath living areas, and ensuring indoor air is toxin-free.

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How does Building Biology impact home construction?

Building Biology guides home construction by emphasising health-conscious design and material choices. It aims to create living spaces that support physical and mental comfort.

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What strategies are being employed to address the skills shortage in the UK construction industry?

Efforts are being made to attract and retain young talent. Enhancing the industry's image among younger generations, implementing reskilling and upskilling initiatives, and bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technologies are key strategies.

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Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

Landlords may opt for eviction by the High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) for any challenging eviction. These evictions are quicker than bailiff evictions. HCEOs are more easily accessible than court bailiffs.

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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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What are council tax premiums in Wales, and why are they being implemented?

Council tax premiums in Wales are additional charges imposed on long-term empty dwellings and second homes to motivate property owners to bring their vacant properties into use as safe and affordable homes. The premiums aim to address housing shortages and promote ho...

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What are the benefits of a country having fiscal rules?

Fiscal rules help instill discipline in government finances to maintain sustainable debt levels. They also contribute to economic stability by creating a more predictable economic environment.

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What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

Beneficial owners will not have an overseas entity ID and cannot register a change of interest at the relevant land registry. This will prohibit that entity from buying or selling property or land in the UK.

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Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

The elders and those yet to settle into their jobs are among the most vulnerable. The elders, because their aging bodies cannot cope with the freezing temperature, and the recently employed ones because they will not be able to raise more money to pay the extra charges.

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What is the main goal of this guidance?

The primary objective is to simplify property listing terminology to ensure that consumers can easily understand property information, eliminating confusion in the market.

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What changes are expected in EPC assessments in the UK by 2030?

By 2030, significant changes are anticipated, including the enforcement of the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP 11) for domestic properties in 2025, improvements in EPC methodology, and potential performance-based policies for large commercial and industrial buildi...

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How does Gove's plan address the housing scarcity issue?

The plan emphasises the construction of more homes in cities, including the ambitious goal of 50,000 new homes in Cambridge. By increasing house-building in inner cities, the plan aims to use urban spaces and infrastructure while protecting the countryside efficiently.

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What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the tenants. They have announced a series of measures that can provide relief to the affected tenants.

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What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

The challenge revolves around the closure or reluctance of banks to open pooled client accounts for letting agents, citing violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

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What are alternative policies to mitigate the impact of price volatility on project costs besides leveraging price escalation clauses?

Contractors can minimize the impact of price volatility by bulk purchasing, purchasing directly from manufacturers, and purchasing when the prices of construction materials fall

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What Is BBRS?

The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) is an independent, not-for-profit service. It was established to resolve disputes between SMEs and their banks.

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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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Who is required to sign the Developer Remediation Contract?

Major housebuilders and other large developers are the primary targets for signing the DRC as at summer 2023. It is widely expected the scope will be widened.

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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...

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What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

The UK Building Safety Act 2022 is a piece of legislation introduced to enhance the safety and standards of buildings in the UK. It includes new regulations and accountability measures during the construction process for high-rise residential buildings and retroactiv...

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Is sharing The How to Rent Guide with tenants mandatory?

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 since 10th June 2014. The guide has been updated 10 times since. The latest guide is March 2023.

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Are agents obliged to offer a digital solution?

No. Currently, they dont have to offer a digital solution. However, the government is preparing the ground for letting agents embrace the digital-first approach. The process is faster and lessens the chances of fraud.

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The interpretation and enforcement of provisions regarding service charges under residential tenancies by pointing out the need for reasonableness and transparency in property management.

Akorita v 36 Gensing Road Limited [LRX/16/2008]SummaryThe cases are similar the Akorita v 36 Gensing Road Limited [LRX/16/2008] as they pose a cause against management and service charges in connection to a property. Mr. Akorita was the lease holder in the case and t...

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

Is the landlord responsible for the maintenance of the property?

The landlord is accountable for repairs and maintenance of the property. They are responsible for damages if there is negligence or delay in routine maintenance and repairs.

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.

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.

What does a bank reconciliation entail?

What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

Termination of contact is the policy to deal with unreasonably persistent and rude persons.

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What are the prominent measures of the Renter's Reform Bill?

Ban on no-fault evictions, allowing local bodies to protect renters' rights, and setting up a national register of landlords are a few major highlights of the Renters' Reform Bill.

What are the key principles of Building Biology?

How does Building Biology impact home construction?

Building Biology guides home construction by emphasising health-conscious design and material choices. It aims to create living spaces that support physical and mental comfort.

What strategies are being employed to address the skills shortage in the UK construction industry?

Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

What are council tax premiums in Wales, and why are they being implemented?

What are the benefits of a country having fiscal rules?

Fiscal rules help instill discipline in government finances to maintain sustainable debt levels. They also contribute to economic stability by creating a more predictable economic environment.

What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

What is the main goal of this guidance?

The primary objective is to simplify property listing terminology to ensure that consumers can easily understand property information, eliminating confusion in the market.

What changes are expected in EPC assessments in the UK by 2030?

How does Gove's plan address the housing scarcity issue?

What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the tenants. They have announced a series of measures that can provide relief to the affected tenants.

What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

The challenge revolves around the closure or reluctance of banks to open pooled client accounts for letting agents, citing violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

What are alternative policies to mitigate the impact of price volatility on project costs besides leveraging price escalation clauses?

Contractors can minimize the impact of price volatility by bulk purchasing, purchasing directly from manufacturers, and purchasing when the prices of construction materials fall

What Is BBRS?

The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) is an independent, not-for-profit service. It was established to resolve disputes between SMEs and their banks.

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

Who is required to sign the Developer Remediation Contract?

Major housebuilders and other large developers are the primary targets for signing the DRC as at summer 2023. It is widely expected the scope will be widened.

What are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

Is sharing The How to Rent Guide with tenants mandatory?

Are agents obliged to offer a digital solution?

The interpretation and enforcement of provisions regarding service charges under residential tenancies by pointing out the need for reasonableness and transparency in property management.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

Is the landlord responsible for the maintenance of the property?

How does the rooftop development help the wider community?

Which sector is the biggest employer in Wembley?

What does a bank reconciliation entail?

What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What are the prominent measures of the Renter's Reform Bill?

What are the key principles of Building Biology?

How does Building Biology impact home construction?

What strategies are being employed to address the skills shortage in the UK construction industry?

Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

What are council tax premiums in Wales, and why are they being implemented?

What are the benefits of a country having fiscal rules?

What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

What is the main goal of this guidance?

What changes are expected in EPC assessments in the UK by 2030?

How does Gove's plan address the housing scarcity issue?

What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

What are alternative policies to mitigate the impact of price volatility on project costs besides leveraging price escalation clauses?

What Is BBRS?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

Who is required to sign the Developer Remediation Contract?

What are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

Is sharing The How to Rent Guide with tenants mandatory?

Are agents obliged to offer a digital solution?

The interpretation and enforcement of provisions regarding service charges under residential tenancies by pointing out the need for reasonableness and transparency in property management.

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