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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 the process after the meeting?

After the meeting, the minutes will be issued so you can see the actions arising. You can log onto the Ringley Gateway™ and watch as we action things.

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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 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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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 the significance of the Court of Appeal's decision in the Avon Ground Rents case?

The Court of Appeal's decision grants shared ownership leaseholders the same legal rights as other private sector leaseholders, ensuring their eligibility for the right to manage their properties.

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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 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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Why is Royal Waterside emerging as such a famous address in the UK?

Royal Waterside is regarded as the ultimate in modern luxury living. The apartments reflect style, sustainability, and comfort. Each of the luxury residences feels like a tranquil oasis in the city amidst concrete jungles.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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

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.

What is the process after the meeting?

After the meeting, the minutes will be issued so you can see the actions arising. You can log onto the Ringley Gateway™ and watch as we action things.

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

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.

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.

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 tenant anti-social behaviour?

What do the UK Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?

The HCIs estimate inflation rates experienced by different household groups in the UK.

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

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

How will building biology make future homes more sustainable?

Building biology prioritises sustainability by encouraging eco-friendly practices and reducing environmental impact.

What are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?

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

What is the significance of the Court of Appeal's decision in the Avon Ground Rents case?

The Court of Appeal's decision grants shared ownership leaseholders the same legal rights as other private sector leaseholders, ensuring their eligibility for the right to manage their properties.

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

Why is Royal Waterside emerging as such a famous address in the UK?

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

Why choose Coliving ?

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.

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.

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).

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 number of completed homes in the UK in 2022?

The number of completed homes at the end of June 2022 was 173,520.

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.

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.

What steps are being taken by the government to end rough sleeping?

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.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

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

What does the analysis of the PRS market reveal?

What is the process after the meeting?

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

What assessment factors determine the EPC rating of the property?

What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

How does the rooftop development help the wider community?

What is tenant anti-social behaviour?

What do the UK Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

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

How will building biology make future homes more sustainable?

What are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?

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

What is the significance of the Court of Appeal's decision in the Avon Ground Rents case?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

Why is Royal Waterside emerging as such a famous address in the UK?

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

Why choose Coliving ?

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

An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

Why do most landlords in the UK not permit pets?

What is the number of completed homes in the UK in 2022?

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

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

What steps are being taken by the government to end rough sleeping?

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

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

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