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Who can be a director of a newly formed RTM company?

It is legally possible for the RTM to have one single director, but it's more common and effective for there to be between three and five directors, depending on the size of the block.

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What is an annual general meeting?

An annual general meeting AGM is a meeting that is required by the Companies Acts to present the accounts to the shareholders of the business, approve accounts, elect/re-elect directors, appoint and set the remuneration of the auditors. An AGM must be held within 15 ...

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Why are there two agendas?

If you have received two agendas, one is for the AGM and the other for the Informal Residents Meeting. Strictly speaking, the AGM is just for company business (the statutory accounts, appointments and resignations etc). The Informal Residents Meeting is where matters...

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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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Whether the residential leaseholder, Leon di Marco, would be in breach of the terms of his lease by letting on short-term tenancies, and whether the freehold company, Morshead Mansions Ltd, is entitled to forfeit the lease.

Morshead Mansions Ltd v Leon di Marco [2014] EWCA Civ 96SummaryAnother very important case related to the fights for enforcement of lease covenants and application of equitable principles under property law is Morshead Mansions Ltd v Leon di Marco [2014] EWCA Civ 96....

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What is the aim of Land Value Capture 'LVC'?

Land Value Capture or LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.

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Who are the key professionals involved in applying Building Biology principles?

Architects, builders, engineers, designers, and consultants are the key professionals who apply Building Biology principles to new construction and renovation projects.

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What is a coworking space?

A coworking space is a designated workspace where individuals from different professions or organizations work together in a shared environment.

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Whether the freeholder has raised justifiable charges and, on the contrary, whether it was justifiable for the leaseholder o refuse to pay.

Rettke-Grover v Needleman & Anor | [2010] UKUT 283 (LC)SummaryThe case of Rettke-Grover v Needleman & Anor [2010] UKUT 283 (LC) involves a dispute between the freeholder and the leaseholder on the issue of fair service charges. In essence, a question before t...

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What are Service Charge Accounts?

The service charge accounts are the most relevant accounts to the owners as they explain what money has been collected (based on the budget) and what was spent. Service charge accounts are NOT FOR PROFIT which means that if less was spent than budgeted - there will b...

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What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

Building Biology signifies a comprehensive strategy for designing and shaping environments in construction with a holistic viewpoint, highlighting the health of inhabitants and promoting sustainable structures.

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What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

Ringley's techstack is the result of 20 years experience of managing residential real estate and covers everything from transactional leaseup, to the community experience, management of revenue and plant compliance.Technology is no longer an add-on but a lifecycle di...

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What are the responsibilities for maintenance and repair works of tenants?

18 St Clairs, Croydon, Decided 17th MarchSummaryThe decision of 18 St Clairs, Croydon, determined on 17th March 2008 is a case that entails a landlord's fight with the Tenant for the performance of lease terms but most necessary with regards to responsibilities for m...

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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 Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

Net Zero emissions is a global goal that aims to balance greenhouse gas emissions with their removal from the atmosphere, effectively resulting in no net increase of these gases.

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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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What are the responsibilities of an absent freeholder?

The responsibilities of an absent freeholder can vary depending on the specific circumstances, lease agreements, and local laws. However, some general responsibilities that an absent freeholder may have include:- Collecting Ground Rent: The freeholder is typically...

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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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The Agent is demanding 5,000 of me in July for a new roof, I have had no say over this what so ever, is this a correct way of dealing with things, can I then pay this in installments.

You do have a say, any demand over 250 for any 1 service charge payer must be subject to statutory section 20 consultation (up to 3 notices of 30 days each) the notices are 'statutory consultation' and you have 30 days to make observations, all such observations MUST...

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What is an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

A collaborative, integrated, user-friendly, and cloud-based technology portal is suitable for improving property management through a self-service platform.

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Can leaseholders change property management company?

This depends on how the lease is originally structured from inception i.e. when the flats were initially built by the developer or Freeholder (or both). Normally the developer will have a preferred managing agent they work with during the build process to set service...

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Which are the best cycle routes in Wembley?

The Three Parks, Brent River Park, and Harrow to Stanmore routes are popular among cyclists.

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How do you conduct an asset valuation?

The company needs to look at its balance sheet and identify tangible and intangible assets.From the total assets, deduct the total value of the intangible assets.From what is left, deduct the total value of the liabilities.

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What exactly is a party wall?

t forms part of a building and stands astride the boundary of land belonging to two (or more) different owners orIt separates buildings and it either stands astride the boundary of land belonging to two (or more) different owners.

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How long does a homebuyer survey take?

The inspection, which will be carried out by a Chartered Surveyor lasts between 2-4 hours. Whilst on site the Chartered Surveyor will inspect all structural elements of the building from the roof to the drains.* Whilst the Surveyor will not be able to open up conceal...

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What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

Birmingham Build to Rent (BTR)London Build to Rent (BTR)Liverpool Build to Rent (BTR)Bristol Build to Rent (BTR)Manchester Build to Rent (BTR)Leeds Build to Rent (BTR)Leicster Build to Rent (BTR)Newcastle upon Tyne Build to Rent (BTR)Southampton Build to Rent (BTR)No...

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What is Coliving?

It is a mathematical certainty that Coliving will be a success and major part of future UK housing stock. For some entry level Apartments are the only opportunity to try to hit the goal of not spending more than 35-40% of income on housing expenses.

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What are environmental strategies within the context of ESG?

Environmental strategies within the context of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) refer to the actions that companies take to address environmental risks and opportunities, and to promote sustainability and responsible resource use. These strategies can incl...

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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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Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

Mr. Michael Gove is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet under Rishi Sunak.

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What our customers are asking:

Who can be a director of a newly formed RTM company?

It is legally possible for the RTM to have one single director, but it's more common and effective for there to be between three and five directors, depending on the size of the block.

What is an annual general meeting?

Why are there two agendas?

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

Whether the residential leaseholder, Leon di Marco, would be in breach of the terms of his lease by letting on short-term tenancies, and whether the freehold company, Morshead Mansions Ltd, is entitled to forfeit the lease.

What is the aim of Land Value Capture 'LVC'?

Land Value Capture or LVC must ensure that the benefits of public investment and planning decisions are shared more fairly across society.

Who are the key professionals involved in applying Building Biology principles?

Architects, builders, engineers, designers, and consultants are the key professionals who apply Building Biology principles to new construction and renovation projects.

What is a coworking space?

A coworking space is a designated workspace where individuals from different professions or organizations work together in a shared environment.

Whether the freeholder has raised justifiable charges and, on the contrary, whether it was justifiable for the leaseholder o refuse to pay.

What are Service Charge Accounts?

What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

What are the responsibilities for maintenance and repair works of tenants?

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 Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

Net Zero emissions is a global goal that aims to balance greenhouse gas emissions with their removal from the atmosphere, effectively resulting in no net increase of these gases.

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

What are the responsibilities of an absent freeholder?

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.

The Agent is demanding 5,000 of me in July for a new roof, I have had no say over this what so ever, is this a correct way of dealing with things, can I then pay this in installments.

What is an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

A collaborative, integrated, user-friendly, and cloud-based technology portal is suitable for improving property management through a self-service platform.

Can leaseholders change property management company?

Which are the best cycle routes in Wembley?

The Three Parks, Brent River Park, and Harrow to Stanmore routes are popular among cyclists.

How do you conduct an asset valuation?

What exactly is a party wall?

How long does a homebuyer survey take?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

What is Coliving?

What are environmental strategies within the context of ESG?

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).

Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

Mr. Michael Gove is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet under Rishi Sunak.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

Who can be a director of a newly formed RTM company?

What is an annual general meeting?

Why are there two agendas?

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

Whether the residential leaseholder, Leon di Marco, would be in breach of the terms of his lease by letting on short-term tenancies, and whether the freehold company, Morshead Mansions Ltd, is entitled to forfeit the lease.

What is the aim of Land Value Capture 'LVC'?

Who are the key professionals involved in applying Building Biology principles?

What is a coworking space?

Whether the freeholder has raised justifiable charges and, on the contrary, whether it was justifiable for the leaseholder o refuse to pay.

What are Service Charge Accounts?

What is Building Biology and its primary objective?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

What are the responsibilities for maintenance and repair works of tenants?

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

What is Net Zero emissions on a global scale?

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

What are the responsibilities of an absent freeholder?

How many landlords left the rental market in 2022?

The Agent is demanding 5,000 of me in July for a new roof, I have had no say over this what so ever, is this a correct way of dealing with things, can I then pay this in installments.

What is an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

Can leaseholders change property management company?

Which are the best cycle routes in Wembley?

How do you conduct an asset valuation?

What exactly is a party wall?

How long does a homebuyer survey take?

What are the Top UK BTR hotspots?

What is Coliving?

What are environmental strategies within the context of ESG?

What is the real living wage in London?

Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

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