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

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 are the autumn 2022 budget changes for much Capital Gains Tax and CGT exemption levels?

The capital gains tax reduction from April 2023 will bring the annual exemption to 6,000 from the present 12,300. It will further reduce to 3,000 from April 2024 onwards. Indexation naturally still applies. Pundits argue some will consider selling land and property...

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What is the objective of the Building Safety Act 2022?

The Building Safety Act 2022 aims to regulate and fix the responsibility to bear the cost of repairs for the remediation of building safety issues.

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When did the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 come into force?

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 came into force on August 1, 2022, after receiving Royal Assent.

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When did the nutrient neutrality regulations come into effect?

The nutrient neutrality laws came into force after a ruling by the European Court of Justice in 2019.

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What is the meaning of a term in a construction contract?

Stagecoach South Western Trains Ltd v (1) Kathleen Hind (2) Andrew Steel [2014] EWHC 1891 (TCC)SummaryThe case of Stagecoach South Western Trains Ltd v (1) Kathleen Hind (2) Andrew Steel [2014] EWHC 1891 (TCC) is a case that includes an element of dispute regarding a...

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Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

The South West region, particularly areas like South Hams in Devon and Cornwall, has the highest concentration of holiday homes. Other areas like Wales, North Norfolk, and the Isle of Anglesey also have significant numbers of holiday homes.

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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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What is a register of directors/members and shareholders?

This is a simply a register of who is control of the company i.e. the directors and should reflect the records held at Companies House as any appointments or resignations have to be referred to them by completing them a 288A form.

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What are the responsibilities that the parties contract out of regarding statutory obligations that pertain to the repair and maintenance of dwelling houses

The case of Fishbourne Developments Ltd v Stephens [2020] EWCA CivSummaryThe case of Fishbourne Developments Ltd v Stephens [2020] EWCA Civ 1704 is about a dispute between a lease and, in particular, the responsibilities that the parties contract out of regarding sta...

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What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

The How to Rent Guide forms part of the prescribed information landlords must issue to their tenants. If a landlord fails to issue the How to Rent Guide to their tenants, the landlord cannot implement the right to end a tenancy using Section 21 of The Housing Act 1988.

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What does Ringley offer investors?

The business offers investors a one stop shop partner to those owning residential and living sector assets with divisions for:project monitoringmobilisationleasingresident managementbuilding managementRent pricing, pet rent and utilities management are part of what w...

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Which towns and cities in the UK are the most popular Build to Rent (BTR) locations after London?

Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham became the focus of BTR projects after London.

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Kennet House, 2008, City of WestminsterSummaryThe case of Kennet House, 2008, relates a disputable case that has come to service charges and legionnaire’s' rights. This case brought into consideration the principles of reasonableness and transparency in the administr...

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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 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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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 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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What’s happening to UK house prices?

The UK housing market is a bit volatile. With mortgage rates rising and the cost-of-living crisis looming, property price growth is now falling.The UK housing market is a bit volatile. With mortgage rates rising and the cost-of-living crisis looming, property price g...

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What changes have been made to the capital gains tax rules?

In the budget of October 2022, the UK government announced that capital gains tax allowance is being reduced by 50 percent. They apply to profits made from selling or disposing of an asset like a buy-to-let property or other asset of value.

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What are the transportation options available in Salford?

Salford offers a well-connected transportation network. The city has bus services that cover most areas, and the Metrolink tram system provides convenient travel within Salford and connects to neighboring Manchester. Salford is also well-served by train services, and...

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What makes Wembley Park a suitable place to live?

Low crime rates and proximity to public transport make Wembley Park a suitable place to live.

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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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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 is forfeiture?

Forfeiture is essentially an action to terminate a lease in accordance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Since February 2005 for residential properties it is a requirement to first seek sanction that the proposed act you intend to rely on to forfeit a lease is a...

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Why are experts predicting a house price crash in the UK in 2023?

Rising mortgage rates are affecting the capability of people to buy a home even as property prices are falling steadily.

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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 are interpretations involving lease provisions and rights of the landlord and the tenant of their capacity to have their say on the lease renewals?

Pole Properties Limited v Feinberg [1982] 43 P&CR 121 (Court of Appeal)SummaryIn the matter Pole Properties Limited v Feinberg [1982] 43 P&CR 121, the courts had summed interpretations involving lease provisions and rights of the landlord and the tenant of th...

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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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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:

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

What are the autumn 2022 budget changes for much Capital Gains Tax and CGT exemption levels?

What is the objective of the Building Safety Act 2022?

The Building Safety Act 2022 aims to regulate and fix the responsibility to bear the cost of repairs for the remediation of building safety issues.

When did the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 come into force?

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 came into force on August 1, 2022, after receiving Royal Assent.

When did the nutrient neutrality regulations come into effect?

The nutrient neutrality laws came into force after a ruling by the European Court of Justice in 2019.

What is the meaning of a term in a construction contract?

Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

What do they look for in a building survey?

What is a register of directors/members and shareholders?

What are the responsibilities that the parties contract out of regarding statutory obligations that pertain to the repair and maintenance of dwelling houses

What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

What does Ringley offer investors?

Which towns and cities in the UK are the most popular Build to Rent (BTR) locations after London?

Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham became the focus of BTR projects after London.

1 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 ground rent?

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

What’s happening to UK house prices?

What changes have been made to the capital gains tax rules?

What are the transportation options available in Salford?

What makes Wembley Park a suitable place to live?

Low crime rates and proximity to public transport make Wembley Park a suitable place to live.

What exactly is a party wall?

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 is forfeiture?

Why are experts predicting a house price crash in the UK in 2023?

Rising mortgage rates are affecting the capability of people to buy a home even as property prices are falling steadily.

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 are interpretations involving lease provisions and rights of the landlord and the tenant of their capacity to have their say on the lease renewals?

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.

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:

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

What are the autumn 2022 budget changes for much Capital Gains Tax and CGT exemption levels?

What is the objective of the Building Safety Act 2022?

When did the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 come into force?

When did the nutrient neutrality regulations come into effect?

What is the meaning of a term in a construction contract?

Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

What do they look for in a building survey?

What is a register of directors/members and shareholders?

What are the responsibilities that the parties contract out of regarding statutory obligations that pertain to the repair and maintenance of dwelling houses

What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

What does Ringley offer investors?

Which towns and cities in the UK are the most popular Build to Rent (BTR) locations after London?

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

What is ground rent?

What Will the Infrastructure Levy Replace?

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

What’s happening to UK house prices?

What changes have been made to the capital gains tax rules?

What are the transportation options available in Salford?

What makes Wembley Park a suitable place to live?

What exactly is a party wall?

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 is forfeiture?

Why are experts predicting a house price crash in the UK in 2023?

What is the factual position?

What are interpretations involving lease provisions and rights of the landlord and the tenant of their capacity to have their say on the lease renewals?

How are HRBs defined during the design and construction phase?

How many landlords left the rental market in 2022?

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