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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.

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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Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

Company Members and Shareholders pay to fund the running of the Company unless the Company is named in your lease, whereby all owners fund the company. Voting decisions can only be made by Company Members or Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

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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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How do you prove a freeholder is absent?

Proving the absence of a freeholder can be a challenging task, but there are several steps you can take to gather evidence and establish their absence. Here are some methods that can help in proving the absence of a freeholder:- Review the lease documentation: Sta...

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When does the Future Homes Standard come into force?

The Future Homes Standard will apply in 2025.

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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 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 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 Selective Landlord Licensing?

Selective Landlord Licencing is an attempt to improve the management of specific properties to positively impact the affected areas.

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Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

Anstruther-Gough Calthorpe v McOscar [1924] 1 K.B. 716SummaryAnstruther-Gough Calthorpe v McOscar [1924] 1 K.B. 716 is an important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of...

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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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What sets coliving apart from traditional shared living arrangements?

Unlike traditional shared living setups, coliving in the UK emphasises the importance of communal spaces and shared amenities to cultivate communities of like-minded individuals. With on-site swimming pools, gyms, and occasional spa facilities, coliving provides resi...

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Is Wembley a good example of a 15-minute city?

Yes. Wembley offers easy access to many amenities that can be reached by walk or a ride within minutes. Well-planned regeneration and careful planning have made it possible.

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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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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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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 are platforms like Airbnb required to report client earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024?

This regulatory change aims to enhance tax compliance and transparency in the gig economy, ensuring accurate income reporting by taxpayers using short-term rental and freelance platforms.

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I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

Only owners who are Members of the Company or Shareholders are invited. You may not have filled in an application to become a member of the RTM or RMC or not have bought a share in the Freehold.

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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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How to reach Wembley Park?

Wembley is easily accessible by London Underground, London Midland, Southern Lines, and London Overground, connecting London to three main stations, Wembley Park, Wembley Stadium, and Wembley Central.

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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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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 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 type of social media content is helpful for real estate marketing?

Tips on home maintenance, walk-through videos, first-time buyer guides, and market updates are helpful content to share on social media channels in real estate marketing.

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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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how does The case of Johnson v County Bideford [2012] UKUT 457 (LC) deal with the issue of service charges in leasehold properties and the rights and obligations of leaseholders and landlords?

The case of Johnson v County Bideford [2012] UKUT 457 (LC) is a notable legal case that deals with the issue of service charges in leasehold properties and the rights and obligations of leaseholders and landlords.In this case, the claimant, Mr. Johnson, was a leaseho...

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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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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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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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.

What is tenant anti-social behaviour?

Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

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

How do you prove a freeholder is absent?

When does the Future Homes Standard come into force?

The Future Homes Standard will apply in 2025.

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 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 do the UK Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?

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

What is Selective Landlord Licensing?

Selective Landlord Licencing is an attempt to improve the management of specific properties to positively impact the affected areas.

Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

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.

What sets coliving apart from traditional shared living arrangements?

Is Wembley a good example of a 15-minute city?

Yes. Wembley offers easy access to many amenities that can be reached by walk or a ride within minutes. Well-planned regeneration and careful planning have made it possible.

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

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

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

Why are platforms like Airbnb required to report client earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024?

This regulatory change aims to enhance tax compliance and transparency in the gig economy, ensuring accurate income reporting by taxpayers using short-term rental and freelance platforms.

I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

Only owners who are Members of the Company or Shareholders are invited. You may not have filled in an application to become a member of the RTM or RMC or not have bought a share in the Freehold.

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

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

How to reach Wembley Park?

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.

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

What is a schedule of condition?

What type of social media content is helpful for real estate marketing?

Tips on home maintenance, walk-through videos, first-time buyer guides, and market updates are helpful content to share on social media channels in real estate marketing.

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

how does The case of Johnson v County Bideford [2012] UKUT 457 (LC) deal with the issue of service charges in leasehold properties and the rights and obligations of leaseholders and landlords?

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

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

Do your fees carry VAT ?

Yes.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What is the average rent outside London?

What is tenant anti-social behaviour?

Why are only Members of the Company or Shareholders allowed to attend the (AGM) ?

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

How do you prove a freeholder is absent?

When does the Future Homes Standard come into force?

What assessment factors determine the EPC rating of the property?

What is the process after the meeting?

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

What is Selective Landlord Licensing?

Important case in the context of the party's point of enforceable agreements under English contract law as well as in interpreting the meaning of what the terms of an agreement are to embody.

What is Wembleys biggest attraction?

What sets coliving apart from traditional shared living arrangements?

Is Wembley a good example of a 15-minute city?

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

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

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

Why are platforms like Airbnb required to report client earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024?

I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

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

How to reach Wembley Park?

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

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

What is a schedule of condition?

What type of social media content is helpful for real estate marketing?

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

how does The case of Johnson v County Bideford [2012] UKUT 457 (LC) deal with the issue of service charges in leasehold properties and the rights and obligations of leaseholders and landlords?

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

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

Do your fees carry VAT ?

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