What our customers are asking:
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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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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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 are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?
Rule 1 - Two people, over 10 years old, of different sexes, who are not a couple sleeping in the same room is deemed overcrowding. Rule 2 - there are insufficient rooms for sleeping compared to the number of people living in the household, (children aged 1 to 9 cou...
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Why choose Coliving ?
Coliving also eliminates financial liability or conflict with roommates during a joint contract and can be a source of wellbeing.Coliving Apartments offer residents a clear demarcated private space. Concept-driven purpose-built coliving can be cluster flats akin to p...
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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 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 does the analysis of the PRS market reveal?
The survey reveals that the PRS market is on an upward trend compared to the figures for the past 10 years.
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How will building biology make future homes more sustainable?
Building biology prioritises sustainability by encouraging eco-friendly practices and reducing environmental impact.
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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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What is the ground rents ban, and why is it causing concern in the retirement housing sector?
The ground rents ban prohibits collecting ground rents for most new residential leases in England and Wales, introduced through the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. It came into effect on June 30, 2022, except for retirement housing leases, which were applied...
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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 the average cost of installing GSHP?
The average cost of installing a GSHP system can range from 10,000 to 20,000 or more for a typical domestic installation in the UK. Still, it depends on various factors, such as the systems size, location of installation, and complexity.
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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 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 is the LA FLEX scheme?
The LA FLEX scheme is suitable for households not receiving any benefits in the form of aid. The Local Authority Eligibility Flexibility (LA Flex) mechanism provides attractive discounts to households for energy efficiency upgrades. Under the LA FLEX scheme, the gov...
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Is the picture expected to change any time soon?
According to industry observers, there are signs of stability already in the market, but recovery will take a long time.
Read moreRead by(37)
Why do most landlords in the UK not permit pets?
The UK landlords cannot ask for extra pet deposits after the Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force. The landlords' main concern with pets is property damage.
Read moreRead by(37)
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.
Read moreRead by(37)
What made Wembley Park famous?
Wembley Park became famous because it hosted Olympic Games, World Cup, and Beatle's last concert in the UK.
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The future Management of your block after RTM
On the Acquisition Date of your RTM Company, all existing management contracts end automatically unless otherwise agreed upon by the RTM Company in advance. Therefore, a prospective and vetted managing agent is ready BEFORE the Acquisition Date. The RTM Company will ...
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How does the rooftop development help the wider community?
Rooftop development adds multiple new homes beside the restoration of old buildings. It causes a minimum impact on the town's appearance and boosts affordable housing.
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How have service charges for flats changed over time?
Since 2018, service charges for flats in England and Wales have increased by 51.7 percent. It is the first time the average annual service charge has exceeded 1,000 per year. However, in the past 12 months, the increase has been more modest at 8.0 percent, aligning w...
Read moreRead by(37)
What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?
The concern is a lack of quality single housing accommodation in the private rental sector, increased concern grows around landlords who could be neglecting the quality of accommodation and don’t have a designated team to manage their portfolio to today’s constantly ...
Read moreRead by(37)
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 are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?
The person who wants to exercise the right to buy should be a public sector tenant for three years.
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What is the housing situation in the UK?
The UK is facing a serious housing shortage marked by a persistent scarcity of residences. The government aims to build 300,000 new homes annually to meet demand and maintain affordability.
Read moreRead by(37)
What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?
Beneficial owners will not have an overseas entity ID and cannot register a change of interest at the relevant land registry. This will prohibit that entity from buying or selling property or land in the UK.
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When did Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announce the 2022 Autumn Budget?
Jeremy Hunt presented the Autumn Budget on Thursday, 17th November 2022.
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What our customers are asking:
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.
Read More
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...
Read More
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.
Read More
What are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?
Rule 1 - Two people, over 10 years old, of different sexes, who are not a couple sleeping in the same room is deemed overcrowding. Rule 2 - there are insufficient rooms for sleeping compared to the number of people living in the household, (children aged 1 to 9 cou...
Read More
Why choose Coliving ?
Coliving also eliminates financial liability or conflict with roommates during a joint contract and can be a source of wellbeing.Coliving Apartments offer residents a clear demarcated private space. Concept-driven purpose-built coliving can be cluster flats akin to p...
Read More
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.
Read More
What do the UK Household Costs Indices (HCIs) cover?
The HCIs estimate inflation rates experienced by different household groups in the UK.
Read More
What does the analysis of the PRS market reveal?
The survey reveals that the PRS market is on an upward trend compared to the figures for the past 10 years.
Read More
How will building biology make future homes more sustainable?
Building biology prioritises sustainability by encouraging eco-friendly practices and reducing environmental impact.
Read More
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...
Read More
What is the ground rents ban, and why is it causing concern in the retirement housing sector?
The ground rents ban prohibits collecting ground rents for most new residential leases in England and Wales, introduced through the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. It came into effect on June 30, 2022, except for retirement housing leases, which were applied...
Read More
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.
Read More
What is the average cost of installing GSHP?
The average cost of installing a GSHP system can range from 10,000 to 20,000 or more for a typical domestic installation in the UK. Still, it depends on various factors, such as the systems size, location of installation, and complexity.
Read More
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).
Read More
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...
Read More
What is the LA FLEX scheme?
The LA FLEX scheme is suitable for households not receiving any benefits in the form of aid. The Local Authority Eligibility Flexibility (LA Flex) mechanism provides attractive discounts to households for energy efficiency upgrades. Under the LA FLEX scheme, the gov...
Read More
Is the picture expected to change any time soon?
According to industry observers, there are signs of stability already in the market, but recovery will take a long time.
Read More
Why do most landlords in the UK not permit pets?
The UK landlords cannot ask for extra pet deposits after the Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force. The landlords' main concern with pets is property damage.
Read More
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.
Read More
What made Wembley Park famous?
Wembley Park became famous because it hosted Olympic Games, World Cup, and Beatle's last concert in the UK.
Read More
The future Management of your block after RTM
On the Acquisition Date of your RTM Company, all existing management contracts end automatically unless otherwise agreed upon by the RTM Company in advance. Therefore, a prospective and vetted managing agent is ready BEFORE the Acquisition Date. The RTM Company will ...
Read More
How does the rooftop development help the wider community?
Rooftop development adds multiple new homes beside the restoration of old buildings. It causes a minimum impact on the town's appearance and boosts affordable housing.
Read More
How have service charges for flats changed over time?
Since 2018, service charges for flats in England and Wales have increased by 51.7 percent. It is the first time the average annual service charge has exceeded 1,000 per year. However, in the past 12 months, the increase has been more modest at 8.0 percent, aligning w...
Read More
What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?
The concern is a lack of quality single housing accommodation in the private rental sector, increased concern grows around landlords who could be neglecting the quality of accommodation and don’t have a designated team to manage their portfolio to today’s constantly ...
Read More
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.
Read More
What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?
The person who wants to exercise the right to buy should be a public sector tenant for three years.
Read More
What is the housing situation in the UK?
The UK is facing a serious housing shortage marked by a persistent scarcity of residences. The government aims to build 300,000 new homes annually to meet demand and maintain affordability.
Read More
What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?
Beneficial owners will not have an overseas entity ID and cannot register a change of interest at the relevant land registry. This will prohibit that entity from buying or selling property or land in the UK.
Read More
When did Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announce the 2022 Autumn Budget?
Jeremy Hunt presented the Autumn Budget on Thursday, 17th November 2022.
Read More
