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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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Are there any positives for landlords in the Bill?

Yes, there are many, and the second reading has listed quite a few.

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What is the factual position?

There are many gray areas in the Bill, and as more readings happen, the clauses and rules will gain clarity—that is why a wait-and-watch approach is recommended.

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What is the proportion of properties that advertise as pet-friendly?

Only seven percent of property listings mention pet-friendly in the advertisements.

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How much greener is rail travel to driving a car?

On training when you buy your train ticket you are reminded that traveling by train emits 70% less carbon dioxide than traveling by car.

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How can I become a Member of the Company or Shareholder?

To become a member of the Company or Shareholder, please contact Ringley Law via 020 7267 2900 or 020 7428 1977.

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Who are the worst affected by the governments spring budget 2023?

First-time buyers will find getting on the housing ladder tougher than before.

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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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Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

The right to apply for the appointment of a Court Appointed Manager depends on the specific laws and regulations governing the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Generally, the right to apply for a Court Appointed Manager is granted to individuals or part...

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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.

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What should be included in a fire door inspection?

A comprehensive fire door inspection should include checks for various aspects, such as ensuring the doors are properly installed, have appropriate signage, function correctly, and have intact fire-resistant seals. Inspectors should also verify the condition of hinge...

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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 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 are the key principles of Building Biology?

The key principles of Building Biology include minimising exposure to electromagnetic fields, avoiding disturbances caused by natural or man-made factors beneath living areas, and ensuring indoor air is toxin-free.

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What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

The UK Building Safety Act 2022 is a piece of legislation introduced to enhance the safety and standards of buildings in the UK. It includes new regulations and accountability measures during the construction process for high-rise residential buildings and retroactiv...

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How does Building Biology impact home construction?

Building Biology guides home construction by emphasising health-conscious design and material choices. It aims to create living spaces that support physical and mental comfort.

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What is a management company responsible for?

A management company is usually formed by the developer of a block of flats or the residents themselves. It is a bone fide company registered at Companies House with associated Directors. It is formed to ensure the running of the block has an accountable legal entity...

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What is the contribution of property to the UK's greenhouse gas emissions?

The UK's property accounts for 20 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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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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What are the implications if the final price of the works exceeds the tender sum returned?

Best advice is to follow a formal specification and tender process, inviting owners to nominate contractors and to nominate a place where tenders can be inspected. The Contract Administrator’s job is to try to bring the contract in on budget, he or she should make ...

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What is the Renters Reform Bill, and why is it uncertain?

The Renters Reform Bill is legislation introduced in the UK Parliament to reform various aspects of the private rental sector. There is uncertainty because crucial details remain unclear, and its second reading lacks a set timeline.

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What is asbestos surveying?

Asbestos Type 2 survey includes taking samples – The presence of asbestos can be confirmed or ruled out after samples undergo lab analysis. This type of survey will also identify the type of asbestos present and the level of risk involved.

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How did COVID-19 affect short-term and long-term let-downs in the UK?

The pandemic boosted short-term lets with a surge in domestic travel. Landlords shifted to tourist markets like the Lake District and Cornwall, displacing locals. The UK staycation trend has continued post-pandemic.

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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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How does EFG contribute to environmental conservation and government initiatives?

EFG has a strong track record of successfully executing phosphate offset agreements and managing requests for nutrient and BNG offsets. They are recognised as a model for how farmers can contribute to national goals related to clean water, biodiversity recovery, and ...

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There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

Yes you do. The problem if not an obvious roof or gutter leak may well be condensation, an advice leaflet is attached to help you.

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Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

The person with the responsibility to inspects fire doors is typically the building owner or manager.

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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 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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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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.

Are there any positives for landlords in the Bill?

Yes, there are many, and the second reading has listed quite a few.

What is the factual position?

There are many gray areas in the Bill, and as more readings happen, the clauses and rules will gain clarity—that is why a wait-and-watch approach is recommended.

What is the proportion of properties that advertise as pet-friendly?

Only seven percent of property listings mention pet-friendly in the advertisements.

How much greener is rail travel to driving a car?

On training when you buy your train ticket you are reminded that traveling by train emits 70% less carbon dioxide than traveling by car.

How can I become a Member of the Company or Shareholder?

To become a member of the Company or Shareholder, please contact Ringley Law via 020 7267 2900 or 020 7428 1977.

Who are the worst affected by the governments spring budget 2023?

First-time buyers will find getting on the housing ladder tougher than before.

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

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.

What should be included in a fire door inspection?

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 building height affect fire door inspections?

What are the key principles of Building Biology?

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

How does Building Biology impact home construction?

Building Biology guides home construction by emphasising health-conscious design and material choices. It aims to create living spaces that support physical and mental comfort.

What is a management company responsible for?

What is the contribution of property to the UK's greenhouse gas emissions?

The UK's property accounts for 20 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions.

Is freehold property good to buy?

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

What are the implications if the final price of the works exceeds the tender sum returned?

What is the Renters Reform Bill, and why is it uncertain?

What is asbestos surveying?

How did COVID-19 affect short-term and long-term let-downs in the UK?

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.

How does EFG contribute to environmental conservation and government initiatives?

There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

Yes you do. The problem if not an obvious roof or gutter leak may well be condensation, an advice leaflet is attached to help you.

Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

The person with the responsibility to inspects fire doors is typically the building owner or manager.

Which is the best Italian restaurant in Wembley Park?

Pulcinella Pizzeria promises great Italian food in Wembley Park.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

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

Are there any positives for landlords in the Bill?

What is the factual position?

What is the proportion of properties that advertise as pet-friendly?

How much greener is rail travel to driving a car?

How can I become a Member of the Company or Shareholder?

Who are the worst affected by the governments spring budget 2023?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

Court Appointed Manager–do I have the right to apply?

Is the picture expected to change any time soon?

What should be included in a fire door inspection?

How will the rooftop development project address the housing crisis?

How does building height affect fire door inspections?

What are the key principles of Building Biology?

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

How does Building Biology impact home construction?

What is a management company responsible for?

What is the contribution of property to the UK's greenhouse gas emissions?

Is freehold property good to buy?

What is the average cost of installing GSHP?

What are the implications if the final price of the works exceeds the tender sum returned?

What is the Renters Reform Bill, and why is it uncertain?

What is asbestos surveying?

How did COVID-19 affect short-term and long-term let-downs in the UK?

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

How does EFG contribute to environmental conservation and government initiatives?

There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

Which is the best Italian restaurant in Wembley Park?

What is the ground rents ban, and why is it causing concern in the retirement housing sector?

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