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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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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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How do heat pumps work?

Heat pumps capture heat from air, ground, or water sources and use a compressor to raise its temperature before transferring it to water to heat radiators, underfloor systems, and hot water cylinders.

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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 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 are the key problems facing the property market in the UK?

Some of the major problems buyers and sellers face in the property market are lack of efficiency in the process and energy management.

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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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What are the benefits of having a neighborhood development plan?

An area with a neighborhood development plan may not need permission from the local planning authority for infrastructure development work in the community.

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What factors contribute to the rise in rents?

Landlords are grappling with the impact of persistent interest rate hikes on mortgages, navigating new regulations, and facing increased costs, leading to a projected surge in rents.

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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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What can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

The UK can learn valuable lessons from the US coliving model, such as addressing housing affordability issues, offering high-quality living spaces, and catering to diverse demographics.

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What if the defaulting tenant lives outside the EU?

Usually jurisdiction is allowed in the country of residence of the defaulting Tenant. However, if our legal team is able to serve the Defaulting Tenant while they are in the UK we will do so. The alternative is to apply for special jurisdiction which would be time-co...

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Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

Yes, it has been made mandatory for the landlords to share the latest version of the How To Rent guide with the tenants at the beginning of the tenancy or on renewal.

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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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Why do some consumers express reluctance to use Open Banking?

Misunderstandings and misconceptions lead some consumers to believe Open Banking gathers more data than is required, creating a perception of invasiveness.

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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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What does the Aviva ruling mean for landlords and property managers in the UK?

Landlords and property managers can heave a sigh of relief knowing they can follow the terms of leases specifying "fair and reasonable" proportions and the power to reapportion service charges. The Aviva Investors decision reverts to the legal position pre-Windermere...

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What is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirement for rental properties in the UK?

All rental properties in England and Wales are required by law to have an EPC rating of C or above to meet the EPC requirement. The minimum EPC requirement was set to be raised to EPC C by 2028, but there are indications that this timeline might be delayed

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What changes are expected in EPC assessments in the UK by 2030?

By 2030, significant changes are anticipated, including the enforcement of the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP 11) for domestic properties in 2025, improvements in EPC methodology, and potential performance-based policies for large commercial and industrial buildi...

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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 information is typically required by home building insurance calculators?

Buildings insurance calculators need to consider the construction type, age of the buildings, construction costs, building features, demolition and site clearance, professional fees, building regulations and compliance, location, claims History, inflation, and escala...

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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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About the issue of the scope of the rights and legal implications of conduct on the part of the owner of a property.

Pole Properties Ltd v Feinberg [1981] 43 P&CRSummaryThe case of Pole Properties Ltd v Feinberg [1981] 43 P&CR 121 is concerned with right of way and easements over property. The court was confronted with the issue of the scope of the rights and legal implicat...

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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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Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

As of 2023, rental prices are becoming increasingly unaffordable for people with an average income in the UK. Fewer homes are available for rent now as compared to a decade ago.

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What is the last date for registering information on overseas entities owning UK properties with Companies House?

The last date to register information with Companies House is January 31, 2022.

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What do the Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?

The HCIs cover the period from 2005 to 2021, with more recent data available up to December 2023. They estimate inflation rates experienced by different household groups in the UK.

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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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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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If I have not declared landlord rental income and profits what should I do?

By making unprompted disclosures, landlords can get away with lower penalties. A voluntary disclosure will also save them late payment interest, which is currently at 6.75 percent per annum and is expected to rise to 7.0 percent from May 31.

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

What does a Section 20 Notice do?

How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

How do heat pumps work?

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 do the UK Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?

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

What are the key problems facing the property market in the UK?

Some of the major problems buyers and sellers face in the property market are lack of efficiency in the process and energy management.

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.

What are the benefits of having a neighborhood development plan?

An area with a neighborhood development plan may not need permission from the local planning authority for infrastructure development work in the community.

What factors contribute to the rise in rents?

Landlords are grappling with the impact of persistent interest rate hikes on mortgages, navigating new regulations, and facing increased costs, leading to a projected surge in rents.

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

What can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

The UK can learn valuable lessons from the US coliving model, such as addressing housing affordability issues, offering high-quality living spaces, and catering to diverse demographics.

What if the defaulting tenant lives outside the EU?

Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

Yes, it has been made mandatory for the landlords to share the latest version of the How To Rent guide with the tenants at the beginning of the tenancy or on renewal.

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.

Why do some consumers express reluctance to use Open Banking?

Misunderstandings and misconceptions lead some consumers to believe Open Banking gathers more data than is required, creating a perception of invasiveness.

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.

What does the Aviva ruling mean for landlords and property managers in the UK?

What is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirement for rental properties in the UK?

What changes are expected in EPC assessments in the UK by 2030?

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 information is typically required by home building insurance calculators?

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.

About the issue of the scope of the rights and legal implications of conduct on the part of the owner of a property.

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

As of 2023, rental prices are becoming increasingly unaffordable for people with an average income in the UK. Fewer homes are available for rent now as compared to a decade ago.

What is the last date for registering information on overseas entities owning UK properties with Companies House?

The last date to register information with Companies House is January 31, 2022.

What do the Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?

The HCIs cover the period from 2005 to 2021, with more recent data available up to December 2023. They estimate inflation rates experienced by different household groups in the UK.

Who can apply for building safety funding?

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.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What does a Section 20 Notice do?

How can landlords prepare for the upcoming regulations?

How do heat pumps work?

What is Wembleys biggest attraction?

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

What are the key problems facing the property market in the UK?

What is the BBRS Contemporary Scheme?

What are the benefits of having a neighborhood development plan?

What factors contribute to the rise in rents?

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

What can the UK learn from the US coliving model?

What if the defaulting tenant lives outside the EU?

Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

What is the process after the meeting?

Why do some consumers express reluctance to use Open Banking?

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

What does the Aviva ruling mean for landlords and property managers in the UK?

What is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirement for rental properties in the UK?

What changes are expected in EPC assessments in the UK by 2030?

What incidents are not anti-social behaviour?

What information is typically required by home building insurance calculators?

What is the Renters Reform Bill?

About the issue of the scope of the rights and legal implications of conduct on the part of the owner of a property.

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

What is the last date for registering information on overseas entities owning UK properties with Companies House?

What do the Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?

Who can apply for building safety funding?

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.

If I have not declared landlord rental income and profits what should I do?

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