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Leasing & Letting Flashcards

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What legislation covers disposal of interest in land?

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Estate Agent Act 1979

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What does S18 of the Estates Agent Act refer too?

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Terms of agency

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Main change brought in by the consumer protection unfair trading regulation CPRS & Business Protection from Misleading Regulation 2008 BPRs

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Wider scope so cannot rely on caveat emptor principle

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What is the average consumer under the CPRs/BPRs

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Reasonably well informed , observant and circumspect

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Under CPRs/BPRs when may a commercial practice be deemed unfair?

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Giving false info
Omitting material information
Aggressive practices - coercion
Not acting with a standard of care
Engaging in banned practices

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Defences under CPRs/BPRs

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Due diligence
Reasonable steps to verify
Singpost consumers appropriately

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Any other legislation for consumer protection

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Misrepresentation Act 1967

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What is a misrepresentation?

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Misrepresenting fact during negotiations which is relied upon and induces the other party to enter contract

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What can misrepresentation be?

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Innocent
Negligent
Fraudulent

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Is there any defence under Misrepresentation act 1967?

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Reasonable grounds to believe it was true

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Name current RICS leasing & letting guidance?

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RICS Real Estate Agency & Brokerage Professional Statement 3rd Edition

RICS UK commercial real estate Estate Agency professional statement 1 st edition

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What does the Real Estate Agency & Brokerage REAB PS relate too?

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Sales, letting, leasing and management of real estate

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Under REAB PS can you disclose offers to other tenants?

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Yes - if you have client consent and inform all parties

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Do you need PI as a letting agent?

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YES

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If you give advice on an anticipated market rent, does this constitute a formal valuation?

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No

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can you fabricate offers?

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No - see the Fraud Act 2006

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Due diligence associated with lease or letting?

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Proposed rents
Check client is legal owner
Consents
Any headlesase terms
EPC
Asbestos
Equality Act
Floor plans
Inspect
Measure
CDD under 5th Anti-money laundering

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What is alienation?

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Ability to dispose of a lease or allow a third party to occupy

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What does the Landlord & Tenant (covenants act) 1995 say?

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Applies from first January 1996
For new leases, assignors
For old leases original tenant is liable until expiry
Abolished privity of contract
For new leases successive landlords liable

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What is an AGA

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Authorised Guarantee Agreement - voluntary arrangement between landlord and most recent former tenant to guarantee lease obligations of immediate assignee, which falls away upon future assignment.

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Can a tenant assign a lease to its’ guarantor?

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No - this would be void under the recent EMI ruling.

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What does Section 19 1a of the L&T Covenants Act 1995 say?

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Landlord can specify pre-conditions for assignment which don’t have to pass the reasonableness test (but they do have to be capable of objective assessment or independent review).

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Why might a landlord prohibit subletting?

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To retain control of who occupies the property

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What happens if there is no alienation clause in the lease?

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Tenant is free to do what they want in regards to alienation.

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Name some typical sub-lease clauses
Outside the 1954 Act No subletting at a below market rent Complies with head lease Provide a guarantor or rent deposit Rent reviews in line with head-lease
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What is a pre-emption clause
Landlord right to take back the premises in the event the the tenant wishes to assign or sublet their lease
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Is an Agreement for lease a binding contract?
Yes
28
What must you consider when erecting a marketing board?
Town and Country Planning (control of advertisement) Regulations 2007
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Planning regulations in relation to marketing boards?
Flat boards no larger than 2 sq.m V boards can be no larger than 2.3sq.m 1 per building No more than 1m wall projection No more than >4.6m above the ground (planning consent required for illuminated, remote or boards erected on listed buildings)
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Do you need client consent before board installation?
Yes - see S13 Trade Descriptions Act
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When considering tenant selection what do you ask for?
Bank account and two trade references Previous or existing landlord reference 3 years audited accounts/business plan/credit rating
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Why is tenant covenant strength important
It impacts investment value You need the tenant to pay rent on time
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What is the profits test?
Net profit = 3x rent for 3 years or Net asset value = 5x rent
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What security might you ask from a tenant?
Rent deposit Guarantor Personal guarantee Rent paid in advance
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Do you know any other leasing codes?
BPF modern commercial lease RICS/ British Retail Consortium small business lease
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When agreeing a new lease after a tenant vacated what should you consider?
Dilapidation liability - outgoing tenant could do works or pay cash Reinstatement provisions Compensation for tenants improvements
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What is a section 18 valuation
L&T Act 1927 - limits landlords diliaps claim to lower of the cost to carry out works - or the diminution in value caused by the disrepair.
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is VAT always charged on rent?
Sometimes - if the property has a VAT election - lasts 20 years
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What tax is paid on the occupation of non-domestic property?
Business rates
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What is the current antecedent valuation date
1 April 2015
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What is the current rating list date?
1st April 2017
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How do you calculate rates payable
RV x UBR
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How long are empty properties exempt from paying business rates for?
3 months (6 months for industrial property)
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What buildings are completely exempt from rates?
Agricultural land and building Public religious worship buildings Buildings used for training or welfare of disabled
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What is the business rates appeal system called?
Check challenge appeal
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Who collects business rates?
Local authority
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Tell me what you know about RICS Code for Leasing Business Premises 2020 (Think new-letting basic details)
Professional statement Covers: Demise, length of term, rent deposit & garuntees, rent and review clauses, service charge - insurance, alienation, change of use, EPC, Landlords title, Management & operational performance.
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What are some key principles of the Estate Agent Act 1979
Clarity on Terms of agency S18 Honesty & accuracy Absence of discrimination Tell clients all offers Clients money separate
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Can you name a key RICS document for real estate agency?
RICS Professional Statement Real Estate agency and brokerage 2016 It outlines the principles that shape the culture of fairness and transparency that underpin all activities undertaken by real estate agents. Key areas include: Communications Accurate Marketing PII Identity of client Note 12 in total above are just key
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What are the 7 chapters of RICS Commercial Real Estate Agency 2016
1. S - scope 2. S - standards & ethics 3. S - securing instructions 4. D - disposals: marketing the property 5. I - implementing the disposal 6. A -acquisitions 7. E -ending the instruction
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Basis of agency?
Sole agency - only one agent Joint sole - shared fee Multiple agency - only successful agent gets fee Sole selling rights - agent gets fee regardless
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What are the rates for SDLT (stamp duty land tax)?
Net present value of rent - SDLT rate £0 - £150,000 = Zero The portion from £150k - £5mill = 1% The portion above £5mill = 2%
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What does the RICS code for leasing business premises 2020 say around representation?
MUST advise unrepresented to seek professional advice
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What is an agreement to lease?
A contractual agreement to enter into a lease at some point in the future
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When would you need an agreement to lease?
When you might have concerns the other party would back out
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What is a collateral warranty?
It creates a contract between a third party i.e a duty of care between and an architect and an occupier in relation to defects
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Tell me what you know about RICS Professional Statement, Code for Leasing Business Premises 2020?
This is a professional statement that sets out mandatory requirements for: Heads of terms - approached in constructive and collaborative manner Representation - parties unrepresented must be advised to seek professional advice Heads of terms - must be provided in writing on a subject to contract basis and include minimum headings
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What are some heads of terms clauses would include?
Identity and extent of the premises, with the landlord providing a Land Registry compliant plan if the lease is registerable (i.e. lease term over 7 years) Special rights to be granted, e.g. parking or telecom/data access Term length and security of tenure Break or renewal rights Any guarantor and/or rent deposit Rent and frequency of payment Payment of business rates and VAT Incentives, e.g. rent free Rent reviews, frequency and basis Service charge Insurance Alienation rights Repairing obligation Permitted use and changes of use Alterations and reinstatement Initial alterations or fit-out Conditions, e.g. subject to survey, board approval or planning consent
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According to code of leasing business premises what are minimum inclusions for Heads of Terms?
• the length of term and whether the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 will apply or be excluded • any options for renewal or break rights • any requirements for a guarantor and/or rent deposit • the amount of rent, frequency of payment and whether exclusive of business rates • any rent-free period or other incentive • any rent reviews including frequency and basis of review • liability to pay service charge and/or insurance premiums • rights to assign, sublet, charge or share the premises • repairing obligations • the initial permitted use and whether any changes of use will be allowed • rights to make alterations and any particular reinstatement obligations • any initial alterations or fit-out (if known) and
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What are the 6 principles of the estate agent act?
1. Honesty & Accuracy 2. Clarity of TOE 3. Open & Transparent 4. No discrimination 5. Pass on all offers in writing 6. Keep clients money separate
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What is S21 of the Estate Agents Act?
Disclosure of interest
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What type of credit check would you undertake to check a tenants covenant?
Use a credit reference agency such as Dunn & Bradstreet

RICS APC1 (18 decks)

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