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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 does a Section 20 Notice do?

Essentially Section 20 Notices aim to service charge payer’s reasonable consultation. For “works” there are up to 3 notices. Step 1 invites consultations about proposed expenditure from service charge payers and allows them to nominate a contractor. Step 2 details ...

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Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

The person with the responsibility to inspects fire doors is typically the building owner or manager.

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Does a Section 20 apply to all works?

No.Only when a service charge payer would have to contribute £250 or more.

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What is a management agent?

A management agent or managing agent is a company appointed by a Freeholder of a block of flats, or residents or the original developer of the block whose main purpose is to ensure the building is maintained to satisfactory levels in terms of the general upkeep and d...

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What is the UK government Net ZERO target?

The Net Zero target is an initiative by the UK Government to achieve a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and removed from the atmosphere by 2050. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by adopting renewable energy sources, improvi...

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What is the BBRS Contemporary Scheme?

The BBRS Contemporary Scheme covers cases registered from 1 April 2019 onwards for businesses with a turnover of up to 10m per annum and total assets of up to 7.5m.

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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 are the different parks in Wembley?

Wembley Park has several scenic parks, including Elvin Gardens and Arena Square.

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What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

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What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

Ringley's techstack is the result of 20 years experience of managing residential real estate and covers everything from transactional leaseup, to the community experience, management of revenue and plant compliance.Technology is no longer an add-on but a lifecycle di...

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Where can you cowork in Camden?

Camden is the Borough, Camden Town is its canalside trendy hub. Ringley's Camden Gateway coworking and serviced offices at at the nothern gateway into.Camden Town. Thats why we called it Camden Gateway. Camden Gateway offers startup offices and suites from 1 to 1...

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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 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 is the purpose of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill?

The Bill aims to empower homeowners by introducing significant reforms to the leasehold system in England and Wales, addressing issues such as creating new leasehold houses, simplifying lease extensions, enhancing transparency, and providing redress rights.

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How does the Energy Company Obligation scheme 'ECO4' scheme help the UK households?

The UK government's ECO4 scheme provides free energy efficiency upgrades to qualifying households as grants. These free upgrades help them reduce energy requirements, electricity bills, and carbon emissions. The ECO4 grants fund wall or cavity insulation and new heat...

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What lifestyle changes can help fight fatigue?

Moderate-intensity exercise for a minimum of two hours per week, quitting smoking, addressing workplace issues, and avoiding long hours of sitting are a few lifestyle changes to mitigate fatigue.

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Which was the UK's most serious residential fire since the Second World War?

The Grenfell Tower fire was the most devastating fire after the Second World War in the UK, killing 72 people. Other notable fires that have influenced the direction of travel when it comes to building safety are

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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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4. Does the freehold ownership change after the Right to Manage?

Freehold ownership remains with the freeholder despite the formation of an RTM company.

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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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Why do we need a Company to run the block/site?

A company is need to run the block or site as under UK law only 4 people can own a title at land registry. The involvement of Freehold & Resident Management Companies enable larger groups of people to be in control of a block.

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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 is at the core of the new identity verification rules?

Under the new rules, directors, and owners of these organizations will have to verify their identity at the Companies House or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.

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Who are among the worst affected by the governments negligence of the real estate sector?

First-time buyers will find getting on the housing ladder tougher than before.

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Can children under 10 share a room without contributing to overcrowding?

Yes, children under 10 can share a room with anyone and do so does not count towards overcrowding.

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What happened during the Levelling Up Select Committee session regarding the Renters Reform Bill?

During the Levelling Up Select Committee, an all-party group of MPs responsible for scrutinising government legislation posed questions to various individuals. The session focused on areas such as the implications of a new ombudsman for the private rented sector, the...

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How many homes are estimated to be missing from the national housing stock or housing market in Britain?

Britain is facing a shortage of approximately 4.3 million homes compared to the average European country.

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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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How can the HMRC benefit from the Renters Reform Bill?

HMRC can access details of landlords' finances and identify the defaulters and initiate action against them.

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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

What does a Section 20 Notice do?

Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

The person with the responsibility to inspects fire doors is typically the building owner or manager.

Does a Section 20 apply to all works?

No.Only when a service charge payer would have to contribute £250 or more.

What is a management agent?

What is the UK government Net ZERO target?

What is the BBRS Contemporary Scheme?

The BBRS Contemporary Scheme covers cases registered from 1 April 2019 onwards for businesses with a turnover of up to 10m per annum and total assets of up to 7.5m.

How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

What are the different parks in Wembley?

Wembley Park has several scenic parks, including Elvin Gardens and Arena Square.

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

Where can you cowork in Camden?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

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

What is the purpose of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill?

How does the Energy Company Obligation scheme 'ECO4' scheme help the UK households?

What lifestyle changes can help fight fatigue?

Moderate-intensity exercise for a minimum of two hours per week, quitting smoking, addressing workplace issues, and avoiding long hours of sitting are a few lifestyle changes to mitigate fatigue.

Which was the UK's most serious residential fire since the Second World War?

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.

4. Does the freehold ownership change after the Right to Manage?

Freehold ownership remains with the freeholder despite the formation of an RTM company.

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

Why do we need a Company to run the block/site?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What is at the core of the new identity verification rules?

Under the new rules, directors, and owners of these organizations will have to verify their identity at the Companies House or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.

Who are among the worst affected by the governments negligence of the real estate sector?

First-time buyers will find getting on the housing ladder tougher than before.

Can children under 10 share a room without contributing to overcrowding?

Yes, children under 10 can share a room with anyone and do so does not count towards overcrowding.

What happened during the Levelling Up Select Committee session regarding the Renters Reform Bill?

How many homes are estimated to be missing from the national housing stock or housing market in Britain?

Britain is facing a shortage of approximately 4.3 million homes compared to the average European country.

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

How can the HMRC benefit from the Renters Reform Bill?

HMRC can access details of landlords' finances and identify the defaulters and initiate action against them.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

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

What does a Section 20 Notice do?

Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

Does a Section 20 apply to all works?

What is a management agent?

What is the UK government Net ZERO target?

What is the BBRS Contemporary Scheme?

How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

What are the different parks in Wembley?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

Where can you cowork in Camden?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

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

What is the purpose of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill?

How does the Energy Company Obligation scheme 'ECO4' scheme help the UK households?

What lifestyle changes can help fight fatigue?

Which was the UK's most serious residential fire since the Second World War?

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

4. Does the freehold ownership change after the Right to Manage?

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

Why do we need a Company to run the block/site?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

What is at the core of the new identity verification rules?

Who are among the worst affected by the governments negligence of the real estate sector?

Can children under 10 share a room without contributing to overcrowding?

What happened during the Levelling Up Select Committee session regarding the Renters Reform Bill?

How many homes are estimated to be missing from the national housing stock or housing market in Britain?

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

How can the HMRC benefit from the Renters Reform Bill?

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