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How does building height affect fire door inspections?

Under the Fire Safety Act, buildings below 11 meters require communal fire door inspections twice a year, while those above 11 meters must get communal doors and front apartment doors inspected four times a year.

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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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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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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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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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Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

The government took this drastic step after "new evidence" emerged, highlighting the safety risks associated with RAAC. A concrete beam collapsed during the school holidays.

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Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

Ashers Africana serves authentic and vegetarian Gujarati food in the Wembley Park area.

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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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Which sector is the biggest employer in Wembley?

According to the ONS of Office of National Statistics, the wholesale and retail sectors offer employment of various types in the borough of Brent.

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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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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 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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Which part of the country is doing better?

London is leading the PRS market and is expected to retain its dominant position for the next few years.

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How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

The European Union is introducing green industry finance schemes to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act.

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What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

If Right to Manage (the no fault, no premium paid method to take control of management of your block of flats is not for you) perhaps purchasing the freehold by collective enfranchisement or approaching the First Tier Tribunal for a court-appointed manager are altern...

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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 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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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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When is an annual return required?

An annual return is required every year annually on the birthday of the company i.e. the anniversary of the date on which the company was incorporated.

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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 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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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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When would a Court Appointed Manager be appointed for a property business?

A court-appointed manager for a property business may be appointed in situations where there are significant issues or disputes that require intervention to protect the interests of the stakeholders involved. Here are some scenarios in which a court-appointed manager...

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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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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 Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

Net Zero emissions is a global goal that aims to balance greenhouse gas emissions with their removal from the atmosphere, effectively resulting in no net increase of these gases.

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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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What are the new Companies House identity verification rules?

Under the new rules that originate from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency legislation, directors, and owners of UK-registered organizations will have to verify their identity at the Companies House or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.

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No, the Labour Party had previously supported rent controls, including them in their manifestos. However, Lisa Nandy's opposition reflects a change in the party's stance.

Critics of rent controls worry about unintended consequences such as increased evictions and a negative impact on rental supply. They argue that rent controls may not address underlying housing market issues effectively as what is needed is greater housing supply - r...

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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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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

How does building height affect fire door inspections?

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

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.

Who can apply for building safety funding?

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.

Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

The government took this drastic step after "new evidence" emerged, highlighting the safety risks associated with RAAC. A concrete beam collapsed during the school holidays.

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

Ashers Africana serves authentic and vegetarian Gujarati food in the Wembley Park area.

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.

Which sector is the biggest employer in Wembley?

According to the ONS of Office of National Statistics, the wholesale and retail sectors offer employment of various types in the borough of Brent.

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

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

What is Selective Landlord Licensing?

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

Which part of the country is doing better?

London is leading the PRS market and is expected to retain its dominant position for the next few years.

How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

The European Union is introducing green industry finance schemes to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act.

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

Why choose Coliving ?

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.

When is an annual return required?

An annual return is required every year annually on the birthday of the company i.e. the anniversary of the date on which the company was incorporated.

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.

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.

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.

When would a Court Appointed Manager be appointed for a property business?

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.

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

What is Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

Net Zero emissions is a global goal that aims to balance greenhouse gas emissions with their removal from the atmosphere, effectively resulting in no net increase of these gases.

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

What are the new Companies House identity verification rules?

No, the Labour Party had previously supported rent controls, including them in their manifestos. However, Lisa Nandy's opposition reflects a change in the party's stance.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

How does building height affect fire door inspections?

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

Who can apply for building safety funding?

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

Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

What is the Renters Reform Bill?

Which sector is the biggest employer in Wembley?

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

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

What is Selective Landlord Licensing?

Which part of the country is doing better?

How does the EU plan to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act?

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

Why choose Coliving ?

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

When is an annual return required?

What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

What is the process after the meeting?

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

When would a Court Appointed Manager be appointed for a property business?

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

What is Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

What are the new Companies House identity verification rules?

No, the Labour Party had previously supported rent controls, including them in their manifestos. However, Lisa Nandy's opposition reflects a change in the party's stance.

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

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