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How can homeowners benefit from the heat pump grant?

The heat pump grant provides financial assistance to homeowners who install heat pumps. This helps create warmer homes while reducing emissions and lowering energy bills.

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What happens if the New Homes Ombudsman Service finds a developer in breach of the New Homes Quality Code?

If the New Homes Ombudsman Service determines that a developer has breached the New Homes Quality Code, they can order the developer to rectify the issues, provide compensation to the homebuyer, or take other appropriate actions to address the breach.

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What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

By 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C. This applies to private and social housing as part of the government's effort to improve energy efficiency.

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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 will be the final shape of the Renters Reform Bill?

The Renters Reform Bill is a proposed legislation that can change the rental sector by improving tenant rights, enhancing rental property standards, and addressing issues such as rent controls and eviction processes.

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What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

PDR, or Permitted development rights, are planning rights to develop without the need to jump through all the hoops that the normal planning process requires. For example, in 2013 permitted development rights were given for office-to-residential conversion in most a...

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What measures are proposed to address concerns about the building safety levy's impact on viability?

The government has proposed implementing differential levy rates based on local house prices and offering exemptions for smaller-scale developments. However, questions remain about the effectiveness of these measures in alleviating the financial burden on developers ...

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How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

Coliving providers offer strategically designed communal areas, such as lounges and coffee stations, to facilitate interaction among residents as well as many informal meeting points and places and spaces for casual interractions.

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What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

Termination of contact is the policy to deal with unreasonably persistent and rude persons.

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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 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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What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

The rise in C02 totalled 424.5m tonnes between 2021 and 2022. The increases were largely driven by transport (up by 10 percent), public service (up by 6.3 percent), and private business sectors (up by 5.9 percent). The fourth largest increase was in the residential ...

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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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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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Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

Landlords may opt for eviction by the High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) for any challenging eviction. These evictions are quicker than bailiff evictions. HCEOs are more easily accessible than court bailiffs.

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Which are the best areas to invest in residential properties in Moss Side?

Moss Side offers attractive buys on Wilmslow Road, Princess Road, and Wilbraham Road, where properties with Victorian terraces are famous. Recent new-build places offering good returns include The Maine Place on the old Manchester City football ground.

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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 is the estimated cost for landlords to upgrade their properties to meet the UK EPC standard of EPC grade C?

Landlords face an estimated cost of 30 billion to bring their properties up to the recommended Energy Performance standard.

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Is freehold property good to buy?

Leasehold enfranchisement……When undertaking a valuation for negotiation the Chartered Valuation Surveyor has to interpret the right evidence for the right situation to bring maximum benefit to the Client.

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What incidents are not anti-social behaviour?

Kids playing, incorrect parking and day-to-day noise are some examples of incidents that are not anti-social behaviour.

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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 alternative policies to mitigate the impact of price volatility on project costs besides leveraging price escalation clauses?

Contractors can minimize the impact of price volatility by bulk purchasing, purchasing directly from manufacturers, and purchasing when the prices of construction materials fall

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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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Why Is the UK facing the brunt of the global energy crisis?

Despite calls from environmental groups and energy management experts, the UK government did little to invest in insulation for over a decade. UK homes are among the most poorly insulated compared to other European countries. Inaction by successive governments has le...

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What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

The UK Building Safety Act 2022 is a piece of legislation introduced to enhance the safety and standards of buildings in the UK. It includes new regulations and accountability measures during the construction process for high-rise residential buildings and retroactiv...

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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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The questions of the reasonableness of the service charges and, if applicable, the construction of the arrangement previously made between the parties concerning the management.

Poynders Court Limited v GLS Property Management Ltd [2012] UKUT 339 (LC)SummaryThe case of Poynders Court Limited v GLS Property Management Ltd [2012] UKUT 339 (LC) intends to resolve the issue between Poynders Court Limited, a company for residential management, an...

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How does Building Biology impact home construction?

Building Biology guides home construction by emphasising health-conscious design and material choices. It aims to create living spaces that support physical and mental comfort.

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Why are the big names in the UK's property industry calling for clarity on EPC regulations?

UK property experts want clear guidance on how and when EPC regulations will be reformed as deadlines loom. There is a lot of confusion about EPC regulations and their implementation.

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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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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

How can homeowners benefit from the heat pump grant?

The heat pump grant provides financial assistance to homeowners who install heat pumps. This helps create warmer homes while reducing emissions and lowering energy bills.

What happens if the New Homes Ombudsman Service finds a developer in breach of the New Homes Quality Code?

What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

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

What will be the final shape of the Renters Reform Bill?

What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

What measures are proposed to address concerns about the building safety levy's impact on viability?

How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

Termination of contact is the policy to deal with unreasonably persistent and rude persons.

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

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

What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

What made Wembley Park famous?

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

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.

Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

Which are the best areas to invest in residential properties in Moss Side?

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

What is the estimated cost for landlords to upgrade their properties to meet the UK EPC standard of EPC grade C?

Landlords face an estimated cost of 30 billion to bring their properties up to the recommended Energy Performance standard.

Is freehold property good to buy?

What incidents are not anti-social behaviour?

Kids playing, incorrect parking and day-to-day noise are some examples of incidents that are not anti-social behaviour.

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 alternative policies to mitigate the impact of price volatility on project costs besides leveraging price escalation clauses?

Contractors can minimize the impact of price volatility by bulk purchasing, purchasing directly from manufacturers, and purchasing when the prices of construction materials fall

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.

Why Is the UK facing the brunt of the global energy crisis?

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

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.

The questions of the reasonableness of the service charges and, if applicable, the construction of the arrangement previously made between the parties concerning the management.

How does Building Biology impact home construction?

Building Biology guides home construction by emphasising health-conscious design and material choices. It aims to create living spaces that support physical and mental comfort.

Why are the big names in the UK's property industry calling for clarity on EPC regulations?

UK property experts want clear guidance on how and when EPC regulations will be reformed as deadlines loom. There is a lot of confusion about EPC regulations and their implementation.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

How can homeowners benefit from the heat pump grant?

What happens if the New Homes Ombudsman Service finds a developer in breach of the New Homes Quality Code?

What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

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

What will be the final shape of the Renters Reform Bill?

What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

What measures are proposed to address concerns about the building safety levy's impact on viability?

How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

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

What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

What made Wembley Park famous?

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

Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

Which are the best areas to invest in residential properties in Moss Side?

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

What is the estimated cost for landlords to upgrade their properties to meet the UK EPC standard of EPC grade C?

Is freehold property good to buy?

What incidents are not anti-social behaviour?

What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

What are alternative policies to mitigate the impact of price volatility on project costs besides leveraging price escalation clauses?

How much greener is rail travel to driving a car?

Why Is the UK facing the brunt of the global energy crisis?

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

Is the picture expected to change any time soon?

The questions of the reasonableness of the service charges and, if applicable, the construction of the arrangement previously made between the parties concerning the management.

How does Building Biology impact home construction?

Why are the big names in the UK's property industry calling for clarity on EPC regulations?

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

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