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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.

What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

The Right to Manage (RTM) and a Court-appointed property manager are two distinct mechanisms for managing a property, and they have some key differences:- Right to Manage (RTM): RTM is a legal right granted to leaseholders that allows them to take over the managem...

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How are HRBs defined during the design and construction phase?

The definition of HRBs during design and construction: Buildings of at least 18m or 7 storeys, including 2+ residential units, care homes, or hospitals. It excludes certain building types.

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Time has elapsed, should we serve a new Section 20 Stage 1 notice or re-issue the old one?

It is always best practice to issue a new Section 20 notice, time tends to lead to a building dilapidating further and new works being required. At the very least you should reissue the notice of intention with a letter of explanation.

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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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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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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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How long does a measured survey take, and what factors can influence the duration?

The duration of a measured survey can vary depending on the size, complexity, and accessibility of the building or site. A basic survey for a small property may take a few hours, while larger or more intricate structures could take several days.

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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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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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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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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 is ground rent?

As a legal term, ground rent specifically refers to regular payments made by a holder of a leasehold property to the freeholder or a superior leaseholder, as required under a lease. As a lease is 'demised' to the leasehold owner for a term of years, rather than owne...

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We have a number of electric heaters in the common areas. The directors mindful of the costs of running such heaters wish to keep the heat level down. However some owners, and more often or not tenants wish the temperature to be higher. Has anyone had any experience of this and can recommend a minimum temperature.

the answer is it would be unlikely that the lease requires there to be heaters int he common parts 99% of blocks do not have heaters in the common parts if one were to choose what temperature they should be at I would suggest adopt the usual temperature level recomme...

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What are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

Roof Development (Hannon v 169 Queen's Gate Limited)SummaryThis is an application relating to a proposed refurbishment development across the roof of a premises by 169 Queen's Gate Limited, the Freeholder, and an affected Mr. Hannon, who is a leaseholder. This applic...

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What do they look for in a building survey?

"With a building survey the customer gets the opportunity to increase the scope, for example: to report on loading and rearrangement of the property for conversion or extension. In general, the report includes details on:Major and minor defects and their meaning,Damp...

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Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

In short yes. Where the Buildng Safety Act extended 15 or 30 year limitation periods (effectively inserted into the Defective Premises Act 1972 and the Section 38 Building Act 1984) are near their end, residents, building owners and their advisors should seek to ent...

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What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

Land value capture (LVC) involves capturing the increase in land value caused by public investment, planning decisions, or other factors and using this enhanced value to fund public infrastructure, affordable housing, or other community benefits.

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An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

No. The Board or 5% of the Shareholders can call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

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Which is the free running track in London?

The running track at Regent's Park is free to use.

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This case brings out significant questions with respect to the statutory consultation requirements for major works under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985.

Daejan Investments Limited (Appellant) v Benson and Others [2013] UKSC 14SummaryThis case of Daejan Investments Limited, Appellant v Benson and others [2013] UKSC 14 brings out significant questions with respect to the statutory consultation requirements for major wo...

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What are social values in the context of ESG?

In the context of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, social values refer to the values and principles that guide a company's relationships with its stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which it operates. ...

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1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

The court appointment of a manager is a legal process through which a court appoints a third party, typically a professional property manager, to assume the management and administration of a property or a specific aspect of its management. This process usually occur...

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A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

Mullaney v. Maybourne Grange (Croydon) Management Co [1986] 1 E.G.L.R.70 SummarySummaryThe case of Mullaney v Maybourne Grange (Croydon) Management Co. [1986] 1 E.G.L.R. 70 is argued over a complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges bein...

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What is the legal precedents relating to both the enforceability of lease covenants as well as liabilities of the landlord and the tenant?

Beazer Investments Ltd v BrownSummaryBeazer Investments Ltd v Brown represents one of the famous cases in the United Kingdom relating to property laws. It results from the conflicts about property rights between a landlord and tenant such as scenarios that involve mi...

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The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

6 Grantley HouseSummaryThe case 6 Grantley House is an issue where there have been disagreements on service charges which are claimed to have been charged to by the landlord to the tenants to the property. The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, t...

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How to reach Wembley Park?

Wembley is easily accessible by London Underground, London Midland, Southern Lines, and London Overground, connecting London to three main stations, Wembley Park, Wembley Stadium, and Wembley Central.

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Which are the best places to live in Manchester?

Some current hot spots for living in Manchester are Levenshulme, Chorlton, Deansgate, Salford Quays, and Castlefield, among others.

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How is the case of Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams [1988] explores the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the context of secure tenancies?

The case of Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams [1988] is an important decision in UK caselaw that explores the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the context of secure tenancies.Mrs. Williams, a Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association tenant, ...

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How many landlords left the rental market in 2022?

Properties available to rent plunged by 49 percent between March 2019 and March 2022. 53 percent of buy-to-let properties were permanently removed from the private rental market.

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What our customers are asking:

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

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

What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

How are HRBs defined during the design and construction phase?

The definition of HRBs during design and construction: Buildings of at least 18m or 7 storeys, including 2+ residential units, care homes, or hospitals. It excludes certain building types.

Time has elapsed, should we serve a new Section 20 Stage 1 notice or re-issue the old one?

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

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

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

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

How long does a measured survey take, and what factors can influence the duration?

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

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

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

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.

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What is ground rent?

We have a number of electric heaters in the common areas. The directors mindful of the costs of running such heaters wish to keep the heat level down. However some owners, and more often or not tenants wish the temperature to be higher. Has anyone had any experience of this and can recommend a minimum temperature.

What are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

What do they look for in a building survey?

Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

No. The Board or 5% of the Shareholders can call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

Which is the free running track in London?

The running track at Regent's Park is free to use.

This case brings out significant questions with respect to the statutory consultation requirements for major works under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985.

What are social values in the context of ESG?

1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

What is the legal precedents relating to both the enforceability of lease covenants as well as liabilities of the landlord and the tenant?

The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

How to reach Wembley Park?

Which are the best places to live in Manchester?

Some current hot spots for living in Manchester are Levenshulme, Chorlton, Deansgate, Salford Quays, and Castlefield, among others.

How is the case of Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams [1988] explores the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the context of secure tenancies?

How many landlords left the rental market in 2022?

Properties available to rent plunged by 49 percent between March 2019 and March 2022. 53 percent of buy-to-let properties were permanently removed from the private rental market.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

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

What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

How are HRBs defined during the design and construction phase?

Time has elapsed, should we serve a new Section 20 Stage 1 notice or re-issue the old one?

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

Where in Wembley Park can one get authentic Gujarati food?

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

How long does a measured survey take, and what factors can influence the duration?

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

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

What are the eligibility criteria for the right to buy?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

What is ground rent?

What are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

What do they look for in a building survey?

Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

Which is the free running track in London?

This case brings out significant questions with respect to the statutory consultation requirements for major works under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985.

What are social values in the context of ESG?

1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

What is the legal precedents relating to both the enforceability of lease covenants as well as liabilities of the landlord and the tenant?

The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

How to reach Wembley Park?

Which are the best places to live in Manchester?

How is the case of Sutton (Hastoe) Housing Association v Williams [1988] explores the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the context of secure tenancies?

How many landlords left the rental market in 2022?

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