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A dispute between Cos Services Limited and leases Mr Nicholson and Ms Willans with respect to service charges demanded by Cos Services Limited under the lease agreement and whether those service charges were reasonable, and secondly, questions arising under the lease.

The Upper Tribunal case was a reference about, first of all, a dispute between Cos Services Limited and leases Mr Nicholson and Ms Willans with respect to service charges demanded by Cos Services Limited under the lease agreement and whether those service charges we...

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What are the standard amenities in an apartment building?

Water and electricity supply, drainage system, open spaces, terraces, parking lots, and recreational grounds are standard amenities in an apartment building.

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The case mainly concerns the rights arising under a property agreement and the rights of the recalcitrant parties in the question under the law of English property.

Mrs. Adrienne Joan Ralphs -vs- Mr. Henry Charles PeacheySummaryThe following is a case on the enforcement of property agreement and property rights and interests. The case mainly concerns the rights arising under a property agreement and the rights of the recalcitran...

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What are the steps involved in taking over the management of a property with an absent freeholder?

Taking over the management of a property with an absent freeholder typically involves several steps. While the specific process may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the circumstances, here are some general steps to consider:- Review Lease Documents: Start by...

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What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold property?

The main difference between a freehold and a leasehold property lies in the ownership rights and duration of ownership:- Freehold Property: When you own a freehold property, you have complete ownership of both the building and the land it stands on. You hold the p...

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What is a freehold title in UK law?

Freehold is absolute ownership of the property, including the land it stands on. Whereas leasehold is the right to a demised property for a term of years. In a freehold leasehold scenario, unless there is a management company or right-to-manage the company in existe...

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Is Wembley Park a suitable area for students?

Living in the Wembley Park area promises a peaceful and safe stay with proximity to world-class shopping destinations, music events, pubs and restaurants, community living, and a friendly neighbourhood.

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Are Court Appointed Managers compensated for their services?

Yes, Court Appointed Managers are typically compensated for their services. The compensation arrangements for Court Appointed Managers can vary depending on the specific circumstances, the jurisdiction, and the court's order appointing them. Generally, there are thre...

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What is the best time and the worst to buy a house?

Spring is regarded as the best time as more homes are available for sale. August and December tend to be the worst.

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How do you take over freehold?

For residents to collectively buy the Freehold of their building they will need a majority of over 50% (the remaining residents will then have a choice to join and buy or remain a leaseholder of the newly formed Freehold Company). This process is commonly known as En...

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how does The case of Pole Properties Ltd v Feinberg [1981] 43 P&CR 121 deals with the issue of adverse possession?

The case of Pole Properties Ltd v Feinberg [1981] 43 P&CR 121 is a notable legal case that deals with the issue of adverse possession and its application in property law.Pole Properties Ltd., the claimant in this case, sought to take ownership of a plot of land t...

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Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

The legal action was taken under the Housing Act 2004 after Chaplair Ltd did not comply with an improvement notice, failing to remove hazardous cladding from its Lumiere building within the specified deadline.

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Where is Ringley located ?

Headquartered in London with offices in Manchester and Cardiff, and circa 70 staff out on site covering assets nationwide, Ringley's UK-wide portfolio comprises over 13,000 homes of mixed tenures. Ringley is a residential real estate-focused company that works with i...

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Is it reasonable and valid of service charges charged by Marina Heights Limited?

Rita Akorita v Marina Heights Limited [2017] UKUT 255 (LC)SummaryThe case of Rita Akorita v Marina Heights Limited [2017] UKUT 255 entails a dispute between a lessee, Rita Akorita, and a freeholder, Marina Heights Limited, on service charges. The Upper Tribunal took ...

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Are social landlords also required to meet the EPC C target by 2030?

Although social landlords are encouraged to improve energy efficiency, the 2030 EPC C target has not been mandated yet for social landlords. That said, both the Conservative government and now the Labour government have set aside money via the Social Housing Decarbo...

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What is the real living wage in London?

The real living wage in London is (£)11.95. This compares against the proposed National Living Wage rise which will come into force from April 1, 2023 to 10.40 (up from the present (£)9.50).

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Is the ground rents ban retroactive?

No, the ground rents ban is not retroactive. It does not impact ground rents already being charged under existing leases. The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 banned ground rents for residential apartments with effect on June 30, 2022, except for retirement h...

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How does CDP climate change scores rating or accreditation system work?

CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) operates a climate change rating and accreditation system that assesses companies' efforts and performance in managing climate-related risks and opportunities. CDP's scoring methodology considers various factors a...

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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 was the limitation period of the Defective Premises Act 1972 before the Building Safety Act 2022?

Prior to the Building Safety Act 2022, the Defective Premises Act 1972 required claims to be brought within 6 years. The Building Safety Act which received Royal Assent on the 28th April 2022 has now completed all the parliamentary stages in both Houses to become an...

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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 does this policy work with companies based overseas?

The court may choose to apply a Building Liability Order to a company based overseas if it is an associated company, which would be enforced in the normal manner.

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I’m happy to host the AGM in my property. Is this possible?

What a lovely idea, just suggest this to your Property Manager.

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How is overcrowding determined based on the number of rooms available?

Rules state that anyone aged 10 or over counts as one person, children aged 1 to 9 count as half a person, and babies under 1 are not considered. Overcrowding occurs when the number of rooms is insufficient for the total count of people living in the household. Note:...

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How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

The case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] is an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care.In this instance, a young girl named Poppy was placed in foster care under Sheffie...

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Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

Ashers Africana serves authentic and vegetarian Gujarati food in the Wembley Park area.

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What level of insurance commissions is normal at First port and Estates and Management?

In a case due to be heard at Tribunal in January 2024, Brian White alleges that FirstPort imposes charges on leaseholders and threatens late payment fees to discourage challenging insurance premiums. The property concerned is Hollin Bank Court in Blackburn and White...

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How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

The prices of solar panels have dropped by over 88 percent since 2010. For a typical terraced house the installation cost is circa 10,000 and most likely would produce at least 50 percent of the energy required.

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What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

The Infrastructure Levy will replace CIL, Section 106, and affordable housing contributions with a single flat-rate levy.

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Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

The FTSE4Good Index Series is a group of indices that measure the performance of companies that meet certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The FTSE4Good ESG Ratings are a set of scores that assess the level of ESG risk of companies included in...

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What our customers are asking:

A dispute between Cos Services Limited and leases Mr Nicholson and Ms Willans with respect to service charges demanded by Cos Services Limited under the lease agreement and whether those service charges were reasonable, and secondly, questions arising under the lease.

What are the standard amenities in an apartment building?

Water and electricity supply, drainage system, open spaces, terraces, parking lots, and recreational grounds are standard amenities in an apartment building.

The case mainly concerns the rights arising under a property agreement and the rights of the recalcitrant parties in the question under the law of English property.

What are the steps involved in taking over the management of a property with an absent freeholder?

What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold property?

What is a freehold title in UK law?

Is Wembley Park a suitable area for students?

Are Court Appointed Managers compensated for their services?

What is the best time and the worst to buy a house?

Spring is regarded as the best time as more homes are available for sale. August and December tend to be the worst.

How do you take over freehold?

how does The case of Pole Properties Ltd v Feinberg [1981] 43 P&CR 121 deals with the issue of adverse possession?

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

Where is Ringley located ?

Is it reasonable and valid of service charges charged by Marina Heights Limited?

Are social landlords also required to meet the EPC C target by 2030?

What is the real living wage in London?

The real living wage in London is (£)11.95. This compares against the proposed National Living Wage rise which will come into force from April 1, 2023 to 10.40 (up from the present (£)9.50).

Is the ground rents ban retroactive?

How does CDP climate change scores rating or accreditation system work?

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 was the limitation period of the Defective Premises Act 1972 before the Building Safety Act 2022?

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 does this policy work with companies based overseas?

The court may choose to apply a Building Liability Order to a company based overseas if it is an associated company, which would be enforced in the normal manner.

I’m happy to host the AGM in my property. Is this possible?

What a lovely idea, just suggest this to your Property Manager.

How is overcrowding determined based on the number of rooms available?

How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

Ashers Africana serves authentic and vegetarian Gujarati food in the Wembley Park area.

What level of insurance commissions is normal at First port and Estates and Management?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

The Infrastructure Levy will replace CIL, Section 106, and affordable housing contributions with a single flat-rate levy.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

A dispute between Cos Services Limited and leases Mr Nicholson and Ms Willans with respect to service charges demanded by Cos Services Limited under the lease agreement and whether those service charges were reasonable, and secondly, questions arising under the lease.

What are the standard amenities in an apartment building?

The case mainly concerns the rights arising under a property agreement and the rights of the recalcitrant parties in the question under the law of English property.

What are the steps involved in taking over the management of a property with an absent freeholder?

What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold property?

What is a freehold title in UK law?

Is Wembley Park a suitable area for students?

Are Court Appointed Managers compensated for their services?

What is the best time and the worst to buy a house?

How do you take over freehold?

how does The case of Pole Properties Ltd v Feinberg [1981] 43 P&CR 121 deals with the issue of adverse possession?

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

Where is Ringley located ?

Is it reasonable and valid of service charges charged by Marina Heights Limited?

Are social landlords also required to meet the EPC C target by 2030?

What is the real living wage in London?

Is the ground rents ban retroactive?

How does CDP climate change scores rating or accreditation system work?

What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

What was the limitation period of the Defective Premises Act 1972 before the Building Safety Act 2022?

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

How does this policy work with companies based overseas?

I’m happy to host the AGM in my property. Is this possible?

How is overcrowding determined based on the number of rooms available?

How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

What level of insurance commissions is normal at First port and Estates and Management?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

Explain the factors or scoring criteria in FTSE4 Good Index series ESG risk ratings?

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