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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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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 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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Who provides Green loans and mortgages with reduced interest rates?

In 2023 the UK government allocated 4.1 million for green loan products to enable homeowners to borrow money specifically for energy upgrades whereby the homeonwer will be able to incorporate the repayment into their regular monthly mortgage instalments.Contributing ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Why are platforms like Airbnb required to report client earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024?

This regulatory change aims to enhance tax compliance and transparency in the gig economy, ensuring accurate income reporting by taxpayers using short-term rental and freelance platforms.

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What is the 90 day short let cap?

Airbnb replied to the concerns about the number of listings and their impact and stated that they take housing concerns seriously and have previously worked with the Mayor to enforce a 90-night cap on rentals in London.

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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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How does a Court Appointed Manager handle financial matters for the property business?

A Court Appointed Manager has the responsibility to handle financial matters for the property business in accordance with the court's order and the specific objectives of their appointment. The exact process and authority granted to the Court Appointed Manager will b...

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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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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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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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What does a service charge cover?

Leaseholders pay service charges as their share for the repair and management of the building. The lease outlines the landlord's obligations for building maintenance and the leaseholder's obligations to pay service charges.

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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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Is all-inclusive rent a prevalent practice in the UK?

Bills included rent is not common practice in the UK's private rental sector. Landlords providing student accommodation adopt the all-inclusive rent system

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Which tenants can use the IDVT process for a Right to Rent Check?

Currently, the UK government allows only British and Irish nationals to use the IDVT process for the Right to Rent check. Other foreign nationals can continue the checks through the Home Office Website.

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

What is the difference between the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC'?

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 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.

Who provides Green loans and mortgages with reduced interest rates?

What are the 2022 UK Build to Rent (BTR) statistics?

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.

Is freehold property good to buy?

Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

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.

Is sharing The How to Rent Guide with tenants mandatory?

What made Wembley Park famous?

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

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

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.

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).

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

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

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.

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

Why are platforms like Airbnb required to report client earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024?

This regulatory change aims to enhance tax compliance and transparency in the gig economy, ensuring accurate income reporting by taxpayers using short-term rental and freelance platforms.

What is the 90 day short let cap?

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.

How does a Court Appointed Manager handle financial matters for the property business?

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

Why is Wembley Park a suitable location to live?

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

What does a service charge cover?

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

Is all-inclusive rent a prevalent practice in the UK?

Bills included rent is not common practice in the UK's private rental sector. Landlords providing student accommodation adopt the all-inclusive rent system

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What is the difference between the Developer Remediation Contract 'DRC' and the Self Remediation Contract 'SRC'?

What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

What criticism has the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) faced regarding leasehold insurance irregularities?

Who provides Green loans and mortgages with reduced interest rates?

What are the 2022 UK Build to Rent (BTR) statistics?

What incidents are not anti-social behaviour?

Is freehold property good to buy?

Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

Is sharing The How to Rent Guide with tenants mandatory?

What made Wembley Park famous?

What is London Mayors concern about short-term rentals?

How have net-zero and climate emergency policies influenced the focus on embodied carbon?

How is associated company being defined?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

What is the BBRS Contemporary Scheme?

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

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

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

Why are platforms like Airbnb required to report client earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024?

What is the 90 day short let cap?

What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

How does a Court Appointed Manager handle financial matters for the property business?

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

Why is Wembley Park a suitable location to live?

s it worth getting a homebuyers survey?

What does a service charge cover?

What is the alternative to the right to manage process?

Is all-inclusive rent a prevalent practice in the UK?

Which tenants can use the IDVT process for a Right to Rent Check?

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