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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 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 Wembleys biggest attraction?

Wembley Stadium is the best-known landmark of Wembley Park, where high-profile sporting events and concerts are regularly hosted.

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How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

Landlords can take several steps to prepare, such as improving insulation, upgrading heating systems, and installing energy-efficient lighting in their properties. Ensuring their properties have an EPC rating of Band C or above is essential.

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Who provides Green loans and mortgages with reduced interest rates?

In 2023 the UK government allocated 4.1 million for green loan products to enable homeowners to borrow money specifically for energy upgrades whereby the homeonwer will be able to incorporate the repayment into their regular monthly mortgage instalments.Contributing ...

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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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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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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 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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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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s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

What is rather nice about a Homebuyer Survey is that the written report highlights matters that need attention by putting them as ACTION bullet points, with advice on what and who should be able to help. The Homebuyer Surveyor’s brief is to make an assessment of any ...

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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 most significant amenities for seniors?

Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.

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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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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 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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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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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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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.

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Why are investors expected to have a tough time in the changing environment?

The series of regulatory changes, such as stricter tax rules, data privacy, and others, coupled with the economic challenges the country faces, is expected to adversely affect the investment environment in the country.

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Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

The government took this drastic step after "new evidence" emerged, highlighting the safety risks associated with RAAC. A concrete beam collapsed during the school holidays.

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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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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 is a schedule of condition?

A schedule of condition is usually prepared by the tenant about the time the lease is entered into and should be ‘agreed’ between the parties and documented in the lease. The purpose of a schedule of condition is to make it easy to deal with end of lease dilapidation...

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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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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 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 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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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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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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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

What is Wembleys biggest attraction?

Wembley Stadium is the best-known landmark of Wembley Park, where high-profile sporting events and concerts are regularly hosted.

How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

Who provides Green loans and mortgages with reduced interest rates?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

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 most significant amenities for seniors?

Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Why are investors expected to have a tough time in the changing environment?

Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

The government took this drastic step after "new evidence" emerged, highlighting the safety risks associated with RAAC. A concrete beam collapsed during the school holidays.

How to market a building: step by step ?

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 is a schedule of condition?

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

Who can apply for building safety funding?

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:

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

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

What is Wembleys biggest attraction?

How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

Who provides Green loans and mortgages with reduced interest rates?

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

What is the average rent outside London?

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

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

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

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

What is the process after the meeting?

What are the most significant amenities for seniors?

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

Which part of the country is doing better?

What is the Renters Reform Bill?

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

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

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

Why are investors expected to have a tough time in the changing environment?

Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

How to market a building: step by step ?

What is a schedule of condition?

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

Who can apply for building safety funding?

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

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

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

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

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