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What is the housing situation in the UK?

The UK is facing a serious housing shortage marked by a persistent scarcity of residences. The government aims to build 300,000 new homes annually to meet demand and maintain affordability.

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What factors contribute to the rise in rents?

Landlords are grappling with the impact of persistent interest rate hikes on mortgages, navigating new regulations, and facing increased costs, leading to a projected surge in rents.

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How have net-zero and climate emergency policies influenced the focus on embodied carbon?

Net-zero and climate emergency policies have emphasised reusing existing buildings on land instead of pursuing demolition to reduce embodied carbon in construction projects.

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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 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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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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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 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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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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How can I become a Member of the Company or Shareholder?

To become a member of the Company or Shareholder, please contact Ringley Law via 020 7267 2900 or 020 7428 1977.

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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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What does Andrew Griffith, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, affirm regarding pooled client accounts and AML regulations?

Griffith stated that banks can apply simplified due diligence to pooled client accounts, especially when they assess the risk of money laundering and terrorist finance to be low.

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What is the difference between the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC'?

The Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' applies in England and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC' applies in Wales. Both are the government to address remedial works and life-critical fire safety defects in residential buildings measuring 11 meters or higher.

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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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What are the main fiscal rules or regimes the UK government follows?

The government's primary fiscal rule dictates that debt should decrease as a percentage of national income within a rolling five-year period.

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How do you prove a freeholder is absent?

Proving the absence of a freeholder can be a challenging task, but there are several steps you can take to gather evidence and establish their absence. Here are some methods that can help in proving the absence of a freeholder:- Review the lease documentation: Sta...

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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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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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How much greener is rail travel to driving a car?

On training when you buy your train ticket you are reminded that traveling by train emits 70% less carbon dioxide than traveling by car.

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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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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 the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

The concern is a lack of quality single housing accommodation in the private rental sector, increased concern grows around landlords who could be neglecting the quality of accommodation and don’t have a designated team to manage their portfolio to today’s constantly ...

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Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

The ARMA and IRPM developed the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy that aims to protect members from the unreasonable behaviour of clients.

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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 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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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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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 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 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 specific duties does the Fire Safety Act outline for the Responsible Person in multi-occupied residential buildings?

The Act extends responsibilities beyond structural components, including cladding, balconies, windows, and entrance doors to individual flats. The Responsible Person is typically the freeholder or Resident Management Company (RMC).

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

What is the housing situation in the UK?

The UK is facing a serious housing shortage marked by a persistent scarcity of residences. The government aims to build 300,000 new homes annually to meet demand and maintain affordability.

What factors contribute to the rise in rents?

Landlords are grappling with the impact of persistent interest rate hikes on mortgages, navigating new regulations, and facing increased costs, leading to a projected surge in rents.

How have net-zero and climate emergency policies influenced the focus on embodied carbon?

Net-zero and climate emergency policies have emphasised reusing existing buildings on land instead of pursuing demolition to reduce embodied carbon in construction projects.

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

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.

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.

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

Ashers Africana serves authentic and vegetarian Gujarati food in the Wembley Park area.

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

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.

How can I become a Member of the Company or Shareholder?

To become a member of the Company or Shareholder, please contact Ringley Law via 020 7267 2900 or 020 7428 1977.

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

What does Andrew Griffith, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, affirm regarding pooled client accounts and AML regulations?

Griffith stated that banks can apply simplified due diligence to pooled client accounts, especially when they assess the risk of money laundering and terrorist finance to be low.

What is the difference between the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC'?

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.

What are the main fiscal rules or regimes the UK government follows?

The government's primary fiscal rule dictates that debt should decrease as a percentage of national income within a rolling five-year period.

How do you prove a freeholder is absent?

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

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.

How much greener is rail travel to driving a car?

On training when you buy your train ticket you are reminded that traveling by train emits 70% less carbon dioxide than traveling by car.

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

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

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

The ARMA and IRPM developed the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy that aims to protect members from the unreasonable behaviour of clients.

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

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

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.

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.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What is the housing situation in the UK?

What factors contribute to the rise in rents?

How have net-zero and climate emergency policies influenced the focus on embodied carbon?

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

What is the average rent outside London?

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

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

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

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

How can I become a Member of the Company or Shareholder?

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

What does Andrew Griffith, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, affirm regarding pooled client accounts and AML regulations?

What is the difference between the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC'?

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.

What are the main fiscal rules or regimes the UK government follows?

How do you prove a freeholder is absent?

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

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

How much greener is rail travel to driving a car?

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

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

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

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

Is Wembley a good example of a 15-minute city?

When is an annual return required?

What is tenant anti-social behaviour?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What specific duties does the Fire Safety Act outline for the Responsible Person in multi-occupied residential buildings?

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