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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.

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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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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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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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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What can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

The UK can learn valuable lessons from the US coliving model, such as addressing housing affordability issues, offering high-quality living spaces, and catering to diverse demographics.

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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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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 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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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 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 does a bank reconciliation entail?

A bank reconciliation is a routine check that should be carried out on any bank account to ensure that the cheques written leave and clear the account and that cash paid in is received by the bank. Monies that have not been received (i.e. perhaps lost in the banking ...

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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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When would a Court Appointed Manager be appointed for a property business?

A court-appointed manager for a property business may be appointed in situations where there are significant issues or disputes that require intervention to protect the interests of the stakeholders involved. Here are some scenarios in which a court-appointed manager...

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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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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 the Renters Reform Bill?

The Renters Reform Bill is a piece of legislation introduced to the House of Commons in May 2023. Its purpose is to reform rental laws and regulations in the housing sector.

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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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Who can apply for building safety funding?

The responsible entities will be eligible to apply for building safety funding. The responsible person may be a Freeholder, Head Leaseholder, Registered Provider of Social Housing, Right-to-manage Company, Resident Management Company, or Freehold Management Company

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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 are the most significant amenities for seniors?

Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.

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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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Why are most BTR operators reluctant to provide bill-inclusive rentals?

BTR operators are reluctant to provide all-inclusive rents because of the ongoing energy crisis and the possibility of a steep rise in energy bills

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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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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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.

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

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

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.

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.

What can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

The UK can learn valuable lessons from the US coliving model, such as addressing housing affordability issues, offering high-quality living spaces, and catering to diverse demographics.

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.

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.

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

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 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 does a bank reconciliation entail?

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

When would a Court Appointed Manager be appointed for a property business?

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

What is Selective Landlord Licensing?

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

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

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 the aim of LVC?

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

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.

What is the Renters Reform Bill?

The Renters Reform Bill is a piece of legislation introduced to the House of Commons in May 2023. Its purpose is to reform rental laws and regulations in the housing sector.

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.

Who can apply for building safety funding?

Why choose Coliving ?

What are the most significant amenities for seniors?

Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.

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

Why are most BTR operators reluctant to provide bill-inclusive rentals?

BTR operators are reluctant to provide all-inclusive rents because of the ongoing energy crisis and the possibility of a steep rise in energy bills

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

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

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

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

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

Which part of the country is doing better?

What can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

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

Over what claims did John Christodoulou lose the 1.6 million pounds case?

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

What is the average rent outside London?

How does the rooftop development help the wider community?

What does a bank reconciliation entail?

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

When would a Court Appointed Manager be appointed for a property business?

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

What is Selective Landlord Licensing?

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

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

What is the aim of LVC?

Is the picture expected to change any time soon?

What is the Renters Reform Bill?

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.

Who can apply for building safety funding?

Why choose Coliving ?

What are the most significant amenities for seniors?

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

Why are most BTR operators reluctant to provide bill-inclusive rentals?

What is tenant anti-social behaviour?

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