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Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

The elders and those yet to settle into their jobs are among the most vulnerable. The elders, because their aging bodies cannot cope with the freezing temperature, and the recently employed ones because they will not be able to raise more money to pay the extra charges.

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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 makes Ringley's home buildings insurance calculator stand out?

Ringley's calculator is highly regarded and serves as a valuable tool for industry professionals and homeowners alike. It helps assess insurance premiums, offers estimates, and is a reference for accurate coverage determination. Ringley as a leading Managing Agent h...

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I am a developer of a new build scheme involving flats and commercial units. The buyer of a commercial unit is not agreeing to a restriction at HM Land Registry preventing a sale of the unit without the Managing Agent issuing a compliance certificate. What kind of risk is he to me?

A restriction requiring a compliance certificate is critical. Its purpose is to ensure that arrears (and any other non-compliance/breach) are made known to a buyer before they take registration of the property. Effectively, the buyer cannot become the registered prop...

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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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Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

Gell v 32 St John's Road (Eastbourne) Management Company Ltd [2021]SummaryGell v 32 St John's Road (Eastbourne) Management Company Ltd [2021] is predominantly developed along the lines of the singular issue that challenges the common sense of the service charges by t...

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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 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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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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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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Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

The FTSE4Good Index Series is a group of indices that measure the performance of companies that meet certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The FTSE4Good ESG Ratings are a set of scores that assess the level of ESG risk of companies included in...

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Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

The right to apply for the appointment of a Court Appointed Manager depends on the specific laws and regulations governing the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Generally, the right to apply for a Court Appointed Manager is granted to individuals or part...

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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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What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the tenants. They have announced a series of measures that can provide relief to the affected tenants.

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Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

The ARMA and IRPM developed the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy that aims to protect members from the unreasonable behaviour of clients.

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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 is the 90 day short let cap?

Airbnb replied to the concerns about the number of listings and their impact and stated that they take housing concerns seriously and have previously worked with the Mayor to enforce a 90-night cap on rentals in London.

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What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service is a new government initiative in England and Wales offering free legal assistance to people at risk of losing their homes.

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Which government department is driving thr net zero 2050 agenda?

The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is drawing up plans to help the government achieve a net zero target without placing excessive burdens on consumers and businesses.

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What Accounts need to be prepared?

A freehold/resident’s management/right to manage company has to comply with both the Companies Act and the Landlord & Tenant Acts accounting provisions. This means that 'company accounts' have to be filed with Companies House and 'service charge accounts' have to...

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How many fix term mortgages will end in 2023 to 2024?

More than two million mortgages will end their fixed term between 2023 and 2024. With rising interest rates, it will simply cost landlords more to refinance then, further complicating the market situation.Most tenants want to maintain the status quo and avoid paying ...

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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 can the agents and landlords do to help tenants during the energy crisis?

Agents and landlords must identify the most vulnerable tenants on their properties and proactively take steps to ensure they are adequately protected when the winter sets in. Tenants should ask their landlords to review and enhance insulation or to supply window film...

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What is the impact of the 2022 Autumn budget changes on the Inheritance Tax threshold and the annual exemption on Capital Gains Tax?

The capital gains tax threshold before which CGT becomes payable reduces from April 2023 to 6,000 from the present 12,300. It will further reduce to 3,000 from April 2024 onwards. Pundits argue some will consider selling land and property assets now in haste before ...

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What does the ruling mean for building owners in Newham?

The verdict serves as a clear warning to all building owners in Newham, underlining the necessity to promptly prioritise fire safety measures, including removing hazardous cladding. Failure to comply may lead to legal prosecution.

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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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There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

Yes you do. The problem if not an obvious roof or gutter leak may well be condensation, an advice leaflet is attached to help you.

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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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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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How deeply will data science impact the industry?

It depends on how real estate companies embrace technology and the areas where they want to leverage data science. There are endless potentials and possibilities. VirginLand by Ringley are a business intent on overhauling the land acquisition process through technolo...

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

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 makes Ringley's home buildings insurance calculator stand out?

I am a developer of a new build scheme involving flats and commercial units. The buyer of a commercial unit is not agreeing to a restriction at HM Land Registry preventing a sale of the unit without the Managing Agent issuing a compliance certificate. What kind of risk is he to me?

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

Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

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

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

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.

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

Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

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

What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the tenants. They have announced a series of measures that can provide relief to the affected tenants.

Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

The ARMA and IRPM developed the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy that aims to protect members from the unreasonable behaviour of clients.

Is freehold property good to buy?

What is the 90 day short let cap?

What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service is a new government initiative in England and Wales offering free legal assistance to people at risk of losing their homes.

Which government department is driving thr net zero 2050 agenda?

The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is drawing up plans to help the government achieve a net zero target without placing excessive burdens on consumers and businesses.

What Accounts need to be prepared?

How many fix term mortgages will end in 2023 to 2024?

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 can the agents and landlords do to help tenants during the energy crisis?

What is the impact of the 2022 Autumn budget changes on the Inheritance Tax threshold and the annual exemption on Capital Gains Tax?

What does the ruling mean for building owners in Newham?

What does a bank reconciliation entail?

There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

Yes you do. The problem if not an obvious roof or gutter leak may well be condensation, an advice leaflet is attached to help you.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

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

What makes Ringley's home buildings insurance calculator stand out?

I am a developer of a new build scheme involving flats and commercial units. The buyer of a commercial unit is not agreeing to a restriction at HM Land Registry preventing a sale of the unit without the Managing Agent issuing a compliance certificate. What kind of risk is he to me?

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

Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

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

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

How much greener is rail travel to driving a car?

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

Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

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

What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

Is freehold property good to buy?

What is the 90 day short let cap?

What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

Which government department is driving thr net zero 2050 agenda?

What Accounts need to be prepared?

How many fix term mortgages will end in 2023 to 2024?

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

What can the agents and landlords do to help tenants during the energy crisis?

What is the impact of the 2022 Autumn budget changes on the Inheritance Tax threshold and the annual exemption on Capital Gains Tax?

What does the ruling mean for building owners in Newham?

What does a bank reconciliation entail?

There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

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

How deeply will data science impact the industry?

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