What our customers are asking:
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 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 do the UK Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?
The HCIs estimate inflation rates experienced by different household groups in the UK.
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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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How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?
Landlords can take several steps to prepare, such as improving insulation, upgrading heating systems, and installing energy-efficient lighting in their properties. Ensuring their properties have an EPC rating of Band C or above is essential.
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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 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 does the analysis of the PRS market reveal?
The survey reveals that the PRS market is on an upward trend compared to the figures for the past 10 years.
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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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What is tenant anti-social behaviour?
The government outlines that persistent noise or being drunk and disorderly will be labelled as anti-social behaviour. The government also states that intimidatory behaviour, drug use, vandalism, and neighbours consistently playing loud music or letting their dog bar...
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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 is the number of completed homes in the UK in 2022?
The number of completed homes at the end of June 2022 was 173,520.
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How will building biology make future homes more sustainable?
Building biology prioritises sustainability by encouraging eco-friendly practices and reducing environmental impact.
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What made Wembley Park famous?
Wembley Park became famous because it hosted Olympic Games, World Cup, and Beatle's last concert in the UK.
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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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Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?
As of 2023, rental prices are becoming increasingly unaffordable for people with an average income in the UK. Fewer homes are available for rent now as compared to a decade ago.
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What steps are being taken by the government to end rough sleeping?
Apart from initiating steps such as the Night Shelter Transformation Fund, the government provides support through organisations and communities to create pathways for stable and secure housing. This helps individuals without a fixed or regular place to stay. They a...
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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 are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?
The person who wants to exercise the right to buy should be a public sector tenant for three years.
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How does building height affect fire door inspections?
Under the Fire Safety Act, buildings below 11 meters require communal fire door inspections twice a year, while those above 11 meters must get communal doors and front apartment doors inspected four times a year.
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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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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 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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When did Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announce the 2022 Autumn Budget?
Jeremy Hunt presented the Autumn Budget on Thursday, 17th November 2022.
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Over what claims did John Christodoulou lose the 1.6 million pounds case?
John Christodoulou lost a 1.6 million case over excessive insurance costs in the war of attrition at the prime Canary Riverside site in Londons Docklands.
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What assessment factors determine the EPC rating of the property?
The main factors for EPC rating assessment are heating controls, insulation, lighting, water heating, and thermal transmission of windows.
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An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?
No. The Board or 5% of the Shareholders can call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
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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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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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What our customers are asking:
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 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.
Read More
What do the UK Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?
The HCIs estimate inflation rates experienced by different household groups in the UK.
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
How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?
Landlords can take several steps to prepare, such as improving insulation, upgrading heating systems, and installing energy-efficient lighting in their properties. Ensuring their properties have an EPC rating of Band C or above is essential.
Read More
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.
Read More
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...
Read More
What does the analysis of the PRS market reveal?
The survey reveals that the PRS market is on an upward trend compared to the figures for the past 10 years.
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
What is tenant anti-social behaviour?
The government outlines that persistent noise or being drunk and disorderly will be labelled as anti-social behaviour. The government also states that intimidatory behaviour, drug use, vandalism, and neighbours consistently playing loud music or letting their dog bar...
Read More
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...
Read More
What is the number of completed homes in the UK in 2022?
The number of completed homes at the end of June 2022 was 173,520.
Read More
How will building biology make future homes more sustainable?
Building biology prioritises sustainability by encouraging eco-friendly practices and reducing environmental impact.
Read More
What made Wembley Park famous?
Wembley Park became famous because it hosted Olympic Games, World Cup, and Beatle's last concert in the UK.
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
Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?
As of 2023, rental prices are becoming increasingly unaffordable for people with an average income in the UK. Fewer homes are available for rent now as compared to a decade ago.
Read More
What steps are being taken by the government to end rough sleeping?
Apart from initiating steps such as the Night Shelter Transformation Fund, the government provides support through organisations and communities to create pathways for stable and secure housing. This helps individuals without a fixed or regular place to stay. They a...
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 are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?
The person who wants to exercise the right to buy should be a public sector tenant for three years.
Read More
How does building height affect fire door inspections?
Under the Fire Safety Act, buildings below 11 meters require communal fire door inspections twice a year, while those above 11 meters must get communal doors and front apartment doors inspected four times a year.
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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....
Read More
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.
Read More
When did Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announce the 2022 Autumn Budget?
Jeremy Hunt presented the Autumn Budget on Thursday, 17th November 2022.
Read More
Over what claims did John Christodoulou lose the 1.6 million pounds case?
John Christodoulou lost a 1.6 million case over excessive insurance costs in the war of attrition at the prime Canary Riverside site in Londons Docklands.
Read More
What assessment factors determine the EPC rating of the property?
The main factors for EPC rating assessment are heating controls, insulation, lighting, water heating, and thermal transmission of windows.
Read More
An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?
No. The Board or 5% of the Shareholders can call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
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 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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