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Can I seek compensation if the freeholder is absent?

Seeking compensation when the freeholder is absent can be challenging, as it depends on the specific circumstances and applicable laws in your jurisdiction. However, there are certain situations where you may be able to pursue compensation:- Breach of lease obliga...

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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 ...

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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 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 is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

The challenge revolves around the closure or reluctance of banks to open pooled client accounts for letting agents, citing violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

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What are the BTR prerequisites?

The no deposit optionSuperfast broadbandSecurity - you and your homeWork/life balanceHigh energy efficiencyQuality finishes & A+++ appliancesNo nonsense repairsDeliveries (be in when you are out)AmenitiesWellbeingSpace to entertainNo fuss applications processA so...

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What impact does the increase in holiday homes have on local communities?

The impact can vary. While holiday homes contribute to the local economy by generating tourism revenue, they can also lead to increased property prices, reduced availability of affordable housing for locals, and changes in the social fabric of communities, especially...

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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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What are the proposed changes to building control regulations for high-rise buildings in the UK?

The UK government plans to introduce a new building safety levy on various residential developments, including properties intended for sale, build-to-rent (BTR) properties, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), and private retirement housing.

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Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

Gabb v Farrokhzad [2022] EWHSummaryThe case of Gabb v Farrokhzad [2022] EWHC 212 (Ch) is a judgment passed in the Chancery Division of the High Court of England and Wales governing complex issues such as property rights, proprietary estoppel, and constructive trusts....

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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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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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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 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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Will the Renting Home Act cost tenants money or result in higher rents?

The act will cost nothing and will not raise rents.

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Why were UK banks initially hesitant to provide loans for flats with cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy?

UK banks were concerned about safety risks and potential costs associated with remediation procedures for flats with cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Ultimately, they have to protect their security.

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Why is the BTR industry doing so well in the UK?

The BTRs, especially the ones that are in the evolved form, have everything that a modern family needs to live comfortably and securely.

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How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

It will prevent access to LHA or local housing allowance for those who rent their homes. Shelter suggests that tenants will lose nearly 1,000 yearly due to rising rents and the new benefits freeze.

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How much can households save with heat pumps?

Depending on energy prices, households can save substantially annually by using heat pumps with smart electricity tariffs and removing gas meters. Actual savings vary based on the heat pump's efficiency, but optimising insulation and radiators can further reduce costs.

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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 other measures are being taken to enhance animal welfare standards in the UK?

In addition to microchipping reforms, the UK government has introduced new laws to recognise animal sentience, impose tougher penalties for animal cruelty offences, and ban activities such as glue traps and the import of detached shark fins.

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What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

Renters are treated as residents not tenants. They can access five-star amenities and services, in a professionally managed property, and benefit from flexible lease options. BTR properties are generally located in desirable locations and generate a sense of communi...

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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.

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What are the most significant amenities for seniors?

Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.

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Whether such clauses(EWCA Civ 1013) were generally speaking, fair and reasonable hence enforceable under the English law of contract?

Long Mint Limited v Rye [2005] EWCA Civ 1013SummaryThis is an action brought by Long Mint Limited against Rye [2005] EWCA Civ 1013 concerning the validity and enforceability of a set of contractual terms of a business agreement. The Court of Appeal had to decide whet...

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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 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...

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What is the aim of LVC?

LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.

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Is the limitation period under the Building Safety Act 15 or 30 years?

The answer is BOTH. Specifically the Act extents the limitation period to 15 years prospectively for claims under s1 and s2A (claims that accrue after the Act takes effect); and to 30 years retrospectively for claims under s1 (claims that accrued before the Act take...

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What did the 2019 manifesto of the conservative party mention about housing?

The conservative party's 2019 manifesto resolved to build 300,000 new homes, each year.

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What our customers are asking:

Can I seek compensation if the freeholder is absent?

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

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

What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

The challenge revolves around the closure or reluctance of banks to open pooled client accounts for letting agents, citing violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

What are the BTR prerequisites?

What impact does the increase in holiday homes have on local communities?

What are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?

What are the proposed changes to building control regulations for high-rise buildings in the UK?

Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

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

Why choose Coliving ?

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

Will the Renting Home Act cost tenants money or result in higher rents?

The act will cost nothing and will not raise rents.

Why were UK banks initially hesitant to provide loans for flats with cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy?

Why is the BTR industry doing so well in the UK?

The BTRs, especially the ones that are in the evolved form, have everything that a modern family needs to live comfortably and securely.

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

It will prevent access to LHA or local housing allowance for those who rent their homes. Shelter suggests that tenants will lose nearly 1,000 yearly due to rising rents and the new benefits freeze.

How much can households save with heat pumps?

How do heat pumps work?

What other measures are being taken to enhance animal welfare standards in the UK?

What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

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 are the most significant amenities for seniors?

Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.

Whether such clauses(EWCA Civ 1013) were generally speaking, fair and reasonable hence enforceable under the English law of contract?

The future Management of your block after RTM

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

What is the aim of LVC?

LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.

Is the limitation period under the Building Safety Act 15 or 30 years?

What did the 2019 manifesto of the conservative party mention about housing?

The conservative party's 2019 manifesto resolved to build 300,000 new homes, each year.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

Can I seek compensation if the freeholder is absent?

What is the biggest problem plaguing the PRS market?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

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

What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

What are the BTR prerequisites?

What impact does the increase in holiday homes have on local communities?

What are the rules around overcrowding of rental accommodation?

What are the proposed changes to building control regulations for high-rise buildings in the UK?

Equitable doctrines insofar as informal agreements or assurances may be reached upon for matters dealing with property ownership and the expectations that ensue post any such agreement.

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

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

Why choose Coliving ?

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

Will the Renting Home Act cost tenants money or result in higher rents?

Why were UK banks initially hesitant to provide loans for flats with cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy?

Why is the BTR industry doing so well in the UK?

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

How much can households save with heat pumps?

How do heat pumps work?

What other measures are being taken to enhance animal welfare standards in the UK?

What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

What is the average rent outside London?

What are the most significant amenities for seniors?

Whether such clauses(EWCA Civ 1013) were generally speaking, fair and reasonable hence enforceable under the English law of contract?

The future Management of your block after RTM

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

What is the aim of LVC?

Is the limitation period under the Building Safety Act 15 or 30 years?

What did the 2019 manifesto of the conservative party mention about housing?

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