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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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Huge legal points which come up in this case are the just grounds in law for eviction, rights available to a tenant, and duties of the landlord.
Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams (1988) 20 H.L.R. 321SummarySutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams (1988) 20 H.L.R. 321 is a case in which the tenant of a house was evicted by the landlord, Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association. Huge legal points ...
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Dispute regarding the reasonableness and validity of service charges demanded under the terms and provisions of a residential lease.
Johnson v County Bideford Ltd [2012] UKUT 457 (LC)SummaryThe case of Johnson v County Bideford Ltd [2012] UKUT 457 (LC) arose because of a dispute between a lessee, Mr. Johnson, and the freeholder, County Bideford Ltd, regarding the reasonableness and validity of ser...
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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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How have net-zero and climate emergency policies influenced the focus on embodied carbon?
Net-zero and climate emergency policies have emphasised reusing existing buildings on land instead of pursuing demolition to reduce embodied carbon in construction projects.
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What are the 3 Notices called?
Stage 1 – Notice of intention. This notifies service charge payers of the planned works.Stage 2 – Notice of Estimates. This sets out quotations obtained for the work.Stage 3 – Notice of Reasons. If the contractor chosen was not the cheapest or is more expensive than...
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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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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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Is freehold property good to buy?
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Has the date for implementation of the new rule been announced?
No, but it will be implemented shortly as it is already moving fast in the UK parliament.
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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 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 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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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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How is associated company being defined?
A company is associated with another company if one of them controls the other (parent companies) or if both are controlled by a third company (sister companies).
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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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Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?
The elders and those yet to settle into their jobs are among the most vulnerable. The elders, because their aging bodies cannot cope with the freezing temperature, and the recently employed ones because they will not be able to raise more money to pay the extra charges.
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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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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 is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?
Termination of contact is the policy to deal with unreasonably persistent and rude persons.
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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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Why is Wembley Park a suitable location to live?
Wembley Park is the perfect destination to live in because it promises multiple transport links connecting with Central London, several activities, shopping destinations, restaurants, and a thriving social scene.
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What is leasehold tenure, and how does it affect achieving Net Zero?
Leasehold tenure involves owning the right to occupy a property for a specific period without owning the underlying land. This setup adds challenges to achieving Net Zero, as it limits property modifications and improvements and can lead to misalignment of sustainabi...
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What criticism has the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) faced regarding leasehold insurance irregularities?
The FCA has been strongly criticised by Insurance Business magazine for its lack of action in addressing leasehold insurance irregularities.
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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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We have 2 blocks on our estate - the leases provide that we collect service charges as a whole not block by block. At a previous AGM it was minuted that each block should have its own reserve towards its own repairs. This has been the convention since, but now this is being objected to by some and we need to understand how sound our decision was.
Sadly, you have fallen foul of the misconception that company resolutions can change leases. This is NEVER the case, so the minutes and intention is not enforceable in law an AGM should consider only the company accounts to be filed with companies house service charg...
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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 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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Is sharing The How to Rent Guide with tenants mandatory?
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 since 10th June 2014. The guide has been updated 10 times since. The latest guide is March 2023.
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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.
Read More
Huge legal points which come up in this case are the just grounds in law for eviction, rights available to a tenant, and duties of the landlord.
Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams (1988) 20 H.L.R. 321SummarySutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams (1988) 20 H.L.R. 321 is a case in which the tenant of a house was evicted by the landlord, Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association. Huge legal points ...
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Dispute regarding the reasonableness and validity of service charges demanded under the terms and provisions of a residential lease.
Johnson v County Bideford Ltd [2012] UKUT 457 (LC)SummaryThe case of Johnson v County Bideford Ltd [2012] UKUT 457 (LC) arose because of a dispute between a lessee, Mr. Johnson, and the freeholder, County Bideford Ltd, regarding the reasonableness and validity of ser...
Read More
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.
Read More
How have net-zero and climate emergency policies influenced the focus on embodied carbon?
Net-zero and climate emergency policies have emphasised reusing existing buildings on land instead of pursuing demolition to reduce embodied carbon in construction projects.
Read More
What are the 3 Notices called?
Stage 1 – Notice of intention. This notifies service charge payers of the planned works.Stage 2 – Notice of Estimates. This sets out quotations obtained for the work.Stage 3 – Notice of Reasons. If the contractor chosen was not the cheapest or is more expensive than...
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
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
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.
Read More
Has the date for implementation of the new rule been announced?
No, but it will be implemented shortly as it is already moving fast in the UK parliament.
Read More
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...
Read More
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.
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
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 ...
Read More
How is associated company being defined?
A company is associated with another company if one of them controls the other (parent companies) or if both are controlled by a third company (sister companies).
Read More
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...
Read More
Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?
The elders and those yet to settle into their jobs are among the most vulnerable. The elders, because their aging bodies cannot cope with the freezing temperature, and the recently employed ones because they will not be able to raise more money to pay the extra charges.
Read More
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.
Read More
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. ...
Read More
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.
Read More
What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?
Termination of contact is the policy to deal with unreasonably persistent and rude persons.
Read More
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.
Read More
Why is Wembley Park a suitable location to live?
Wembley Park is the perfect destination to live in because it promises multiple transport links connecting with Central London, several activities, shopping destinations, restaurants, and a thriving social scene.
Read More
What is leasehold tenure, and how does it affect achieving Net Zero?
Leasehold tenure involves owning the right to occupy a property for a specific period without owning the underlying land. This setup adds challenges to achieving Net Zero, as it limits property modifications and improvements and can lead to misalignment of sustainabi...
Read More
What criticism has the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) faced regarding leasehold insurance irregularities?
The FCA has been strongly criticised by Insurance Business magazine for its lack of action in addressing leasehold insurance irregularities.
Read More
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 ...
Read More
We have 2 blocks on our estate - the leases provide that we collect service charges as a whole not block by block. At a previous AGM it was minuted that each block should have its own reserve towards its own repairs. This has been the convention since, but now this is being objected to by some and we need to understand how sound our decision was.
Sadly, you have fallen foul of the misconception that company resolutions can change leases. This is NEVER the case, so the minutes and intention is not enforceable in law an AGM should consider only the company accounts to be filed with companies house service charg...
Read More
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.
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
Is sharing The How to Rent Guide with tenants mandatory?
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 since 10th June 2014. The guide has been updated 10 times since. The latest guide is March 2023.
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