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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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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 are permitted development rights (PDR)?

PDR, or Permitted development rights, are planning rights to develop without the need to jump through all the hoops that the normal planning process requires. For example, in 2013 permitted development rights were given for office-to-residential conversion in most a...

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What lifestyle changes can help fight fatigue?

Moderate-intensity exercise for a minimum of two hours per week, quitting smoking, addressing workplace issues, and avoiding long hours of sitting are a few lifestyle changes to mitigate fatigue.

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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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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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Can a Court Appointed Manager be involved in legal proceedings on behalf of the property business?

Yes, a Court Appointed Manager can be involved in legal proceedings on behalf of the property business, depending on the specific authority granted to them by the court. Their involvement in legal proceedings can include various actions such as initiating legal actio...

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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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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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What happens if the New Homes Ombudsman Service finds a developer in breach of the New Homes Quality Code?

If the New Homes Ombudsman Service determines that a developer has breached the New Homes Quality Code, they can order the developer to rectify the issues, provide compensation to the homebuyer, or take other appropriate actions to address the breach.

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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 do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

Coliving providers offer strategically designed communal areas, such as lounges and coffee stations, to facilitate interaction among residents as well as many informal meeting points and places and spaces for casual interractions.

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Whom will the bill affect?

The bill will definitely make life easy for renters and provide them with additional protections.

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Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

Landlords may opt for eviction by the High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) for any challenging eviction. These evictions are quicker than bailiff evictions. HCEOs are more easily accessible than court bailiffs.

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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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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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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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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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What strategies are being employed to address the skills shortage in the UK construction industry?

Efforts are being made to attract and retain young talent. Enhancing the industry's image among younger generations, implementing reskilling and upskilling initiatives, and bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technologies are key strategies.

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What will be the final shape of the Renters Reform Bill?

The Renters Reform Bill is a proposed legislation that can change the rental sector by improving tenant rights, enhancing rental property standards, and addressing issues such as rent controls and eviction processes.

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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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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 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 were the concerns raised by MPs during the parliamentary debate regarding the scrapped energy efficiency rules?

Many MPs voiced concerns about the impact on families renting from private landlords, citing potential higher energy bills and the environmental consequences of not implementing higher standards in the private rental sector.

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Do your fees carry VAT ?

Yes.

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What are the main fiscal rules or regimes the UK government follows?

The government's primary fiscal rule dictates that debt should decrease as a percentage of national income within a rolling five-year period.

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How long has the Renters Reform Bill been in the making, and why is it causing concern among landlords?

The Bill has been developing for over three years since its proposal in the 2019 Conservative General Election manifesto. Landlords are concerned because of rising costs, taxation on revenue, and the potential abolition of Section 21 without adequate preparations.

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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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What is an ownership register?

An ownership register is the legal register of who currently owns the lease at a certain point in time. A lease will always set out the original parties when it was first created, thereafter the lease is (assigned) to each subsequent purchaser. It is the registration...

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What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

Levelling Up was launched to make the rich and poor areas of the country more equal. The aim was to create more jobs and support the economy.

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

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

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

What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

What lifestyle changes can help fight fatigue?

Moderate-intensity exercise for a minimum of two hours per week, quitting smoking, addressing workplace issues, and avoiding long hours of sitting are a few lifestyle changes to mitigate fatigue.

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

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.

Can a Court Appointed Manager be involved in legal proceedings on behalf of the property business?

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.

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

What happens if the New Homes Ombudsman Service finds a developer in breach of the New Homes Quality Code?

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 do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

Whom will the bill affect?

The bill will definitely make life easy for renters and provide them with additional protections.

Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

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.

What should be included in a fire door inspection?

Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

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

What strategies are being employed to address the skills shortage in the UK construction industry?

What will be the final shape of the Renters Reform Bill?

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

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

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 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 were the concerns raised by MPs during the parliamentary debate regarding the scrapped energy efficiency rules?

Do your fees carry VAT ?

Yes.

What are the main fiscal rules or regimes the UK government follows?

The government's primary fiscal rule dictates that debt should decrease as a percentage of national income within a rolling five-year period.

How long has the Renters Reform Bill been in the making, and why is it causing concern among landlords?

Why choose Coliving ?

What is an ownership register?

What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

Levelling Up was launched to make the rich and poor areas of the country more equal. The aim was to create more jobs and support the economy.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

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

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

What are permitted development rights (PDR)?

What lifestyle changes can help fight fatigue?

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

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

Can a Court Appointed Manager be involved in legal proceedings on behalf of the property business?

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.

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

What happens if the New Homes Ombudsman Service finds a developer in breach of the New Homes Quality Code?

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

How do coliving providers encourage interaction among residents?

Whom will the bill affect?

Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

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.

What should be included in a fire door inspection?

Who is responsible for conducting fire door inspections?

What strategies are being employed to address the skills shortage in the UK construction industry?

What will be the final shape of the Renters Reform Bill?

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

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

What is the factual position?

What were the concerns raised by MPs during the parliamentary debate regarding the scrapped energy efficiency rules?

Do your fees carry VAT ?

What are the main fiscal rules or regimes the UK government follows?

How long has the Renters Reform Bill been in the making, and why is it causing concern among landlords?

Why choose Coliving ?

What is an ownership register?

What Is The Levelling Up Fund?

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