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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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Why is Wembley fast becoming a coworking hotspot?

There are many reasons. It has an excellent transportation system and easily connects Wembley to the rest of London. Wembley has large office buildings with modern facilities, making it an attractive location to set up coworking spaces.

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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 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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What is the consultation period for Section 20?

Stages 1 and 2 each provide 30 days for consultation and invite service charge payers to provide observations.

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Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

The ARMA and IRPM developed the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy that aims to protect members from the unreasonable behaviour of clients.

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How does the tenancy agreement impact my rights in repair matters?

The tenancy agreement is a vital legal document outlining responsibilities. Understanding and applying it effectively can ensure protecting and enforcing your rights, especially when landlords fail in their repair obligations.

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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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Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

As of 2023, rental prices are becoming increasingly unaffordable for people with an average income in the UK. Fewer homes are available for rent now as compared to a decade ago.

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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 is the UK government Net ZERO target?

The Net Zero target is an initiative by the UK Government to achieve a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and removed from the atmosphere by 2050. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by adopting renewable energy sources, improvi...

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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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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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I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

Only owners who are Members of the Company or Shareholders are invited. You may not have filled in an application to become a member of the RTM or RMC or not have bought a share in the Freehold.

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How to market a building: step by step ?

Launch planning includes recruting the team, opening the lettings office and dry run training, tech enablement, visiting competing product, a final review of rent pricing, arranging videography, development websites, show flat furniture, notifying the press, universi...

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What is MEES?

MEES or Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are regulations announced by the UK government, setting a minimum level of energy efficiency for privately rented non-domestic and domestic properties.

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What are the trading standards requirements for technology on words used for property listings?

The guidance was updated to enhance property-listing practices, making them more consumer-friendly and transparent, in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. The terms formally defined are:Under Offer, Let Agreed, Let, New On The Mar...

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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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What happens when ESG is not measured?

A failure to measure ESG exposures could result in significant financial losses.

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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 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirement for rental properties in the UK?

All rental properties in England and Wales are required by law to have an EPC rating of C or above to meet the EPC requirement. The minimum EPC requirement was set to be raised to EPC C by 2028, but there are indications that this timeline might be delayed

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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 the most significant amenities for seniors?

Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.

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Do your fees carry VAT ?

Yes.

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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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Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

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.

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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 factors contribute to the rise in rents?

Landlords are grappling with the impact of persistent interest rate hikes on mortgages, navigating new regulations, and facing increased costs, leading to a projected surge in rents.

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Why are stakeholders criticising the Welsh Government's plans to introduce statutory licensing for various forms of tourist accommodation?

Stakeholders believe the move will result in significant administrative and financial burdens on small accommodation providers and hinder the sector's growth.

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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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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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

Why is Wembley fast becoming a coworking hotspot?

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

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

What is the consultation period for Section 20?

Stages 1 and 2 each provide 30 days for consultation and invite service charge payers to provide observations.

Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

The ARMA and IRPM developed the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy that aims to protect members from the unreasonable behaviour of clients.

How does the tenancy agreement impact my rights in repair matters?

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.

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

As of 2023, rental prices are becoming increasingly unaffordable for people with an average income in the UK. Fewer homes are available for rent now as compared to a decade ago.

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 is the UK government Net ZERO target?

What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

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.

I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

Only owners who are Members of the Company or Shareholders are invited. You may not have filled in an application to become a member of the RTM or RMC or not have bought a share in the Freehold.

How to market a building: step by step ?

What is MEES?

MEES or Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are regulations announced by the UK government, setting a minimum level of energy efficiency for privately rented non-domestic and domestic properties.

What are the trading standards requirements for technology on words used for property listings?

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

What happens when ESG is not measured?

A failure to measure ESG exposures could result in significant financial losses.

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

What is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirement for rental properties in the UK?

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.

What are the most significant amenities for seniors?

Amenities for safety and wellness are essential for seniors.

Do your fees carry VAT ?

Yes.

What made Wembley Park famous?

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

Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

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.

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 factors contribute to the rise in rents?

Landlords are grappling with the impact of persistent interest rate hikes on mortgages, navigating new regulations, and facing increased costs, leading to a projected surge in rents.

Why are stakeholders criticising the Welsh Government's plans to introduce statutory licensing for various forms of tourist accommodation?

Stakeholders believe the move will result in significant administrative and financial burdens on small accommodation providers and hinder the sector's growth.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

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

Why is Wembley fast becoming a coworking hotspot?

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

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

What is the consultation period for Section 20?

Which organizations created the Unreasonable Behaviour policy?

How does the tenancy agreement impact my rights in repair matters?

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

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

What is the average rent outside London?

What is the UK government Net ZERO target?

What are the key benefits of renting a BTR property?

How does the freezing of housing benefits affect renters?

I wasn’t invited to last year’s Annual General meeting but am to this year’s. Why is this?

How to market a building: step by step ?

What is MEES?

What are the trading standards requirements for technology on words used for property listings?

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

What happens when ESG is not measured?

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

What is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirement for rental properties in the UK?

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

What are the most significant amenities for seniors?

Do your fees carry VAT ?

What made Wembley Park famous?

Is it mandatory for the landlords to share the guide with the tenants?

What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

What factors contribute to the rise in rents?

Why are stakeholders criticising the Welsh Government's plans to introduce statutory licensing for various forms of tourist accommodation?

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

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