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Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

Anstruther-Gough Calthorpe v McOscar [1924] 1 K.B. 716SummaryAnstruther-Gough Calthorpe v McOscar [1924] 1 K.B. 716 is an important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of...

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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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s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

What is rather nice about a Homebuyer Survey is that the written report highlights matters that need attention by putting them as ACTION bullet points, with advice on what and who should be able to help. The Homebuyer Surveyor’s brief is to make an assessment of any ...

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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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Who in the UK provides Resident Apps for Built to Rent industry?

The Ringley Group owns Busy Living which is its App Generator portal and has the ability to create and white-label integrated, user-friendly Residents Apps to meet the needs of your building and with your brand.

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Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

Company Members and Shareholders pay to fund the running of the Company unless the Company is named in your lease, whereby all owners fund the company. Voting decisions can only be made by Company Members or Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

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Which part of the country is doing better?

London is leading the PRS market and is expected to retain its dominant position for the next few years.

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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 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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Has the date for implementation of the new rule been announced?

No, but it will be implemented shortly as it is already moving fast in the UK parliament.

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When is an annual return required?

An annual return is required every year annually on the birthday of the company i.e. the anniversary of the date on which the company was incorporated.

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What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

The Mayor is worried about the impact of short-term rentals on London's housing market and has proposed stricter regulations through a licensing system. He fears whole streets becoming Airbnb and less housing for Londoners.

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How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

The European Union is introducing green industry finance schemes to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act.

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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 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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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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Why do most landlords in the UK not permit pets?

The UK landlords cannot ask for extra pet deposits after the Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force. The landlords' main concern with pets is property damage.

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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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I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

Only owners who are Members of the Company or Shareholders are invited. You may not have filled in an application to become a member of the RTM or RMC or not have bought a share in the Freehold.

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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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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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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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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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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 a Solar PV system?

Solar PV is an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based electricity generation. The photovoltaic system uses solar cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity.

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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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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 Court Appointed Managers subject to any code of conduct or ethical guidelines?

The code of conduct or ethical guidelines for Court Appointed Managers can vary depending on the jurisdiction and specific regulations in place. In some jurisdictions, there may be specific codes of conduct or guidelines that govern the behaviour and responsibilities...

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Why are investors expected to have a tough time in the changing environment?

The series of regulatory changes, such as stricter tax rules, data privacy, and others, coupled with the economic challenges the country faces, is expected to adversely affect the investment environment in the country.

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What our customers are asking:

Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

How does building height affect fire door inspections?

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

What are some examples of digital technologies in ground rent management?

Who in the UK provides Resident Apps for Built to Rent industry?

Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

Which part of the country is doing better?

London is leading the PRS market and is expected to retain its dominant position for the next few years.

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 changes are proposed in The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill for existing leaseholders?

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.

Has the date for implementation of the new rule been announced?

No, but it will be implemented shortly as it is already moving fast in the UK parliament.

When is an annual return required?

An annual return is required every year annually on the birthday of the company i.e. the anniversary of the date on which the company was incorporated.

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

The European Union is introducing green industry finance schemes to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act.

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.

What is Selective Landlord Licensing?

Selective Landlord Licencing is an attempt to improve the management of specific properties to positively impact the affected areas.

How to market a building: step by step ?

Why do most landlords in the UK not permit pets?

The UK landlords cannot ask for extra pet deposits after the Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force. The landlords' main concern with pets is property damage.

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

Only owners who are Members of the Company or Shareholders are invited. You may not have filled in an application to become a member of the RTM or RMC or not have bought a share in the Freehold.

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

Which tenants can use the IDVT process for a Right to Rent Check?

Are the 2022 UK rent freeze and rent caps in the UK applicable to all UK renters?

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.

Why choose Coliving ?

What is a Solar PV system?

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.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

How does building height affect fire door inspections?

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

What are some examples of digital technologies in ground rent management?

Who in the UK provides Resident Apps for Built to Rent industry?

Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

Which part of the country is doing better?

Which sector is the biggest employer in Wembley?

What changes are proposed in The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill for existing leaseholders?

Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

Has the date for implementation of the new rule been announced?

When is an annual return required?

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

How does the rooftop development help the wider community?

What is Selective Landlord Licensing?

How to market a building: step by step ?

Why do most landlords in the UK not permit pets?

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

Which tenants can use the IDVT process for a Right to Rent Check?

Are the 2022 UK rent freeze and rent caps in the UK applicable to all UK renters?

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.

Why choose Coliving ?

What is a Solar PV system?

Is the picture expected to change any time soon?

What is leasehold tenure, and how does it affect achieving Net Zero?

Are Court Appointed Managers subject to any code of conduct or ethical guidelines?

Why are investors expected to have a tough time in the changing environment?

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