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What are obligations of landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which stipulates that leaseholders must be consulted for major works or long-term agreements?

BDW Trading Ltd v South Anglia Housing: Section 20 ConsultationSummaryThe case of BDW Trading Ltd v South Anglia Housing is about obligations of landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which stipulates that leaseholders must be consulted for m...

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What Is BBRS?

The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) is an independent, not-for-profit service. It was established to resolve disputes between SMEs and their banks.

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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 defence can a developer offer in respect of new developer claims now limitation periods have been extended?

Generally there are TWO potential defences a defendant may be able to raise in respect of the new limitation periods:if the claim has already been settled or determined; orthe extended limitation period breaches the defendant’s rights under the Human Rights Act 1998....

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What are zero deposit schemes, and why are they controversial?

Zero deposit schemes require tenants to pay a fee equivalent to one week's rent instead of the traditional five-week deposit. They are controversial because the fee is non-refundable, tenants remain liable for damages, and additional costs may be incurred.

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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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What happened during the Levelling Up Select Committee session regarding the Renters Reform Bill?

During the Levelling Up Select Committee, an all-party group of MPs responsible for scrutinising government legislation posed questions to various individuals. The session focused on areas such as the implications of a new ombudsman for the private rented sector, the...

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What measures are proposed to address concerns about the building safety levy's impact on viability?

The government has proposed implementing differential levy rates based on local house prices and offering exemptions for smaller-scale developments. However, questions remain about the effectiveness of these measures in alleviating the financial burden on developers ...

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What are some key provisions of the Renters Reform Bill, and why is it described as a significant private rented sector reform?

The Bill proposes abolishing Section 21 evictions, allowing tenants to keep pets, introducing a new Ombudsman for tenant complaints, converting tenancies into periodic tenancies, granting tenants a two-month notice right, and establishing a Property Portal and Landlo...

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What are the prominent measures of the Renter's Reform Bill?

Ban on no-fault evictions, allowing local bodies to protect renters' rights, and setting up a national register of landlords are a few major highlights of the Renters' Reform Bill.

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Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

The key reason for the increase in renting costs in the UK is the shortage of quality homes across the country. People who would ordinarily buy putting their plans on hold due to the cost of living crisis and rising mortgage rates, renting instead, and, the fact that...

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Is freehold property good to buy?

Leasehold enfranchisement……When undertaking a valuation for negotiation the Chartered Valuation Surveyor has to interpret the right evidence for the right situation to bring maximum benefit to the Client.

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How many fix term mortgages will end in 2023 to 2024?

More than two million mortgages will end their fixed term between 2023 and 2024. With rising interest rates, it will simply cost landlords more to refinance then, further complicating the market situation.Most tenants want to maintain the status quo and avoid paying ...

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Which government department is driving thr net zero 2050 agenda?

The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is drawing up plans to help the government achieve a net zero target without placing excessive burdens on consumers and businesses.

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What are the benefits of a country having fiscal rules?

Fiscal rules help instill discipline in government finances to maintain sustainable debt levels. They also contribute to economic stability by creating a more predictable economic environment.

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What measures should the UK government focus on to overcome the housing crisis?

The UK government needs to primarily focus on the supply side of the problem. This involves building more houses by providing available land and offering incentives for construction. Also, it is crucial to prioritise the quality and affordability of both new and exis...

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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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The questions of the reasonableness of the service charges and, if applicable, the construction of the arrangement previously made between the parties concerning the management.

Poynders Court Limited v GLS Property Management Ltd [2012] UKUT 339 (LC)SummaryThe case of Poynders Court Limited v GLS Property Management Ltd [2012] UKUT 339 (LC) intends to resolve the issue between Poynders Court Limited, a company for residential management, an...

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Which types of buildings will fall under the higher risk regime?

Residential buildings (with at least two units), care homes, and hospitals that are 18m tall or have at least 7 storeys will be subject to the new regime.

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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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Which is the best Italian restaurant in Wembley Park?

Pulcinella Pizzeria promises great Italian food in Wembley Park.

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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 Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service is a new government initiative in England and Wales offering free legal assistance to people at risk of losing their homes.

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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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How will the rooftop development project address the housing crisis?

Rooftop development can address the acute housing shortage by adding thousands of new affordable homes. The projects have the potential to enhance living standards and energy efficiency.

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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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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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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.

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What are the Building Safety Act limitation periods

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 takes effect).

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I am a developer of a new build scheme involving flats and commercial units. The buyer of a commercial unit is not agreeing to a restriction at HM Land Registry preventing a sale of the unit without the Managing Agent issuing a compliance certificate. What kind of risk is he to me?

A restriction requiring a compliance certificate is critical. Its purpose is to ensure that arrears (and any other non-compliance/breach) are made known to a buyer before they take registration of the property. Effectively, the buyer cannot become the registered prop...

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What our customers are asking:

What are obligations of landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which stipulates that leaseholders must be consulted for major works or long-term agreements?

What Is BBRS?

The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) is an independent, not-for-profit service. It was established to resolve disputes between SMEs and their banks.

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 defence can a developer offer in respect of new developer claims now limitation periods have been extended?

What are zero deposit schemes, and why are they controversial?

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.

What happened during the Levelling Up Select Committee session regarding the Renters Reform Bill?

What measures are proposed to address concerns about the building safety levy's impact on viability?

What are some key provisions of the Renters Reform Bill, and why is it described as a significant private rented sector reform?

What are the prominent measures of the Renter's Reform Bill?

Ban on no-fault evictions, allowing local bodies to protect renters' rights, and setting up a national register of landlords are a few major highlights of the Renters' Reform Bill.

Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

Is freehold property good to buy?

How many fix term mortgages will end in 2023 to 2024?

Which government department is driving thr net zero 2050 agenda?

The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is drawing up plans to help the government achieve a net zero target without placing excessive burdens on consumers and businesses.

What are the benefits of a country having fiscal rules?

Fiscal rules help instill discipline in government finances to maintain sustainable debt levels. They also contribute to economic stability by creating a more predictable economic environment.

What measures should the UK government focus on to overcome the housing crisis?

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.

The questions of the reasonableness of the service charges and, if applicable, the construction of the arrangement previously made between the parties concerning the management.

Which types of buildings will fall under the higher risk regime?

Residential buildings (with at least two units), care homes, and hospitals that are 18m tall or have at least 7 storeys will be subject to the new regime.

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

Which is the best Italian restaurant in Wembley Park?

Pulcinella Pizzeria promises great Italian food in Wembley Park.

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

What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service is a new government initiative in England and Wales offering free legal assistance to people at risk of losing their homes.

What made Wembley Park famous?

Wembley Park became famous because it hosted Olympic Games, World Cup, and Beatle's last concert in the UK.

How will the rooftop development project address the housing crisis?

Rooftop development can address the acute housing shortage by adding thousands of new affordable homes. The projects have the potential to enhance living standards and energy efficiency.

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

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

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.

What are the Building Safety Act limitation periods

I am a developer of a new build scheme involving flats and commercial units. The buyer of a commercial unit is not agreeing to a restriction at HM Land Registry preventing a sale of the unit without the Managing Agent issuing a compliance certificate. What kind of risk is he to me?

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What are obligations of landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which stipulates that leaseholders must be consulted for major works or long-term agreements?

What Is BBRS?

What is the BBRS Contemporary Scheme?

What defence can a developer offer in respect of new developer claims now limitation periods have been extended?

What are zero deposit schemes, and why are they controversial?

Why do some consumers express reluctance to use Open Banking?

What happened during the Levelling Up Select Committee session regarding the Renters Reform Bill?

What measures are proposed to address concerns about the building safety levy's impact on viability?

What are some key provisions of the Renters Reform Bill, and why is it described as a significant private rented sector reform?

What are the prominent measures of the Renter's Reform Bill?

Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

Is freehold property good to buy?

How many fix term mortgages will end in 2023 to 2024?

Which government department is driving thr net zero 2050 agenda?

What are the benefits of a country having fiscal rules?

What measures should the UK government focus on to overcome the housing crisis?

What does the analysis of the PRS market reveal?

The questions of the reasonableness of the service charges and, if applicable, the construction of the arrangement previously made between the parties concerning the management.

Which types of buildings will fall under the higher risk regime?

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

Which is the best Italian restaurant in Wembley Park?

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

What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

What made Wembley Park famous?

How will the rooftop development project address the housing crisis?

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

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

What is the housing situation in the UK?

What are the Building Safety Act limitation periods

I am a developer of a new build scheme involving flats and commercial units. The buyer of a commercial unit is not agreeing to a restriction at HM Land Registry preventing a sale of the unit without the Managing Agent issuing a compliance certificate. What kind of risk is he to me?

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