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What shocking statement did the FCA's executive director make during the committee session?

Sheldon Mills, the FCA's executive director for consumers and competition, stated that the FCA had only become aware of the leasehold insurance concerns shortly before being prompted by Michael Gove to initiate an investigation.

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Why do people prefer to settle in Wembley?

Wembleys location, entertainment, regeneration, and affordability make it an attractive place, especially for todays generation.

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Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

The right to apply for the appointment of a Court Appointed Manager depends on the specific laws and regulations governing the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Generally, the right to apply for a Court Appointed Manager is granted to individuals or part...

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Why is there so much uncertainty in the BTL market?

High interest rates and increased stress rates have made it challenging for landlords to cope with the situation. Lenders are also unwilling to open their purses generously because of uncertain economic conditions.

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What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

Levelling Up was launched to make the rich and poor areas of the country more equal. The aim was to create more jobs and support the economy.

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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 significance of the Aviva Investors v Williams Supreme Court decision in UK property law?

The Aviva Investors case has brought about significant changes in property law, particularly in relation to section 27A (6) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. It has redefined the scope of this section, which affects how service charge disputes are determined.

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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 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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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 is Scottish Land & Estates proposing to address these issues?

The organisation is advocating for a more flexible approach. They want an open registration process maintained while actively engaging with the industry and its representatives to refine the regulations.

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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 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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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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Why were UK banks initially hesitant to provide loans for flats with cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy?

UK banks were concerned about safety risks and potential costs associated with remediation procedures for flats with cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Ultimately, they have to protect their security.

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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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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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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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Why are the UK house sizes shrinking?

Shortage of the number of plots and the need to build more houses is causing the shrinking of UK houses. Government policy has favoured smaller house sizes since about the 1970s.

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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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How many landlords receive help from local authorities to tackle the anti-social behaviour of tenants?

Only about 15 percent of landlords receive help from local authorities to tackle anti-social behaviour. This needs to change if The Renters Reform Bill becomes law in 2023 as the government is likely to go ahead and scrap section 21 repossession notices. The tougher...

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Are there any specific requirements for tall buildings regarding communal door inspections?

Yes, for buildings over 11 meters in height, it is necessary to make every effort to inspect fire doors at the entrances of individual residential units annually, in addition to the regular communal door inspections.

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What does a service charge cover?

Leaseholders pay service charges as their share for the repair and management of the building. The lease outlines the landlord's obligations for building maintenance and the leaseholder's obligations to pay service charges.

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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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What our customers are asking:

What shocking statement did the FCA's executive director make during the committee session?

Why do people prefer to settle in Wembley?

Wembleys location, entertainment, regeneration, and affordability make it an attractive place, especially for todays generation.

Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

Why is there so much uncertainty in the BTL market?

What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

Levelling Up was launched to make the rich and poor areas of the country more equal. The aim was to create more jobs and support the economy.

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

What is the significance of the Aviva Investors v Williams Supreme Court decision in UK property law?

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 the aim of LVC?

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

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

How is Scottish Land & Estates proposing to address these issues?

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

How much can households save with heat pumps?

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

Why were UK banks initially hesitant to provide loans for flats with cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy?

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.

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

What is a management company responsible for?

Why are the UK house sizes shrinking?

Shortage of the number of plots and the need to build more houses is causing the shrinking of UK houses. Government policy has favoured smaller house sizes since about the 1970s.

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

How many landlords receive help from local authorities to tackle the anti-social behaviour of tenants?

Are there any specific requirements for tall buildings regarding communal door inspections?

What does a service charge cover?

What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

How to market a building: step by step ?

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

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.

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.

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.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What shocking statement did the FCA's executive director make during the committee session?

Why do people prefer to settle in Wembley?

Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

Why is there so much uncertainty in the BTL market?

What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

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

What is the significance of the Aviva Investors v Williams Supreme Court decision in UK property law?

What Is BBRS?

What is the aim of LVC?

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

How is Scottish Land & Estates proposing to address these issues?

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

How much can households save with heat pumps?

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

Why were UK banks initially hesitant to provide loans for flats with cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy?

Is the landlord responsible for the maintenance of the property?

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

What is a management company responsible for?

Why are the UK house sizes shrinking?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

How many landlords receive help from local authorities to tackle the anti-social behaviour of tenants?

Are there any specific requirements for tall buildings regarding communal door inspections?

What does a service charge cover?

What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

How to market a building: step by step ?

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

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

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

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

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