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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.

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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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 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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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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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 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 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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 made Wembley Park famous?

Wembley Park became famous because it hosted Olympic Games, World Cup, and Beatle's last concert in the UK.

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What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

The average cost of installing a GSHP system can range from 10,000 to 20,000 or more for a typical domestic installation in the UK. Still, it depends on various factors, such as the systems size, location of installation, and complexity.

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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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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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Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

Gabb v Farrokhzad [2022] EWHSummaryThe case of Gabb v Farrokhzad [2022] EWHC 212 (Ch) is a judgment passed in the Chancery Division of the High Court of England and Wales governing complex issues such as property rights, proprietary estoppel, and constructive trusts....

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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.

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?

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

What is tenant anti-social behaviour?

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

How will building biology make future homes more sustainable?

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

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 are some examples of digital technologies in ground rent management?

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

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.

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

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 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 happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

Why choose Coliving ?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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 made Wembley Park famous?

Wembley Park became famous because it hosted Olympic Games, World Cup, and Beatle's last concert in the UK.

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

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.

Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

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?

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

What is tenant anti-social behaviour?

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

How will building biology make future homes more sustainable?

What does the analysis of the PRS market reveal?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the process after the meeting?

What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

Why choose Coliving ?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

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

Why do most landlords in the UK not permit pets?

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

Is the picture expected to change any time soon?

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

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

What assessment factors determine the EPC rating of the property?

What made Wembley Park famous?

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

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