I was a fan of Margaret Thatcher and always will be. However, although I think it was a great idea to keep the conservatives elected in the 1980s, I have never considered the Right to Buy scheme fair The extent...
Reply to the comment left by Tim Peters at 20/02/2024 - 10:17Under no circumstances should an agent use a deposit to help with their cash flow. It should be in the client account, if not lodged with a deposit scheme.
Mt take on this is the same as that of the judge. You would be acknowledging a continutaion of tenancy, or a new tenancy. If you want the tenant out, be careful not to invalidate your Sec 21 notice.
An example case (a true one). A 150 year old stone built terraced cottage which I refurbished in 2006 to then full current building regulation standards. This included digging out the ground floor, inserting insulation and re-flooring, roof insulation, new...
Am I correct in assuming that you are referring to a lease renewal, rather than a new lease to a new tenant, if so and on the assumption that an EPC is only required prior to a sale or letting...
Unless you intend to create long leases and sell the flats, there is no need to create anything other than Assured Shorthold tenancies and this will not attract stamp duty.
Agreed that the business rates section of the Valuation Office website gives an analysis of the floor areas and rates per metre to get to the rateable value (RV) and RV is based on rental value evidence. The information is...
Unlike residential transactions, most market evidence of retail/commercial leasing is held on subscription websites, or in the databases of commercial property agents. Additionally, the method of calculation, or analysis of rents is much more complicated than a mere rate per...
You need to read, or get an expert to read the whole of the review clause(s) and any definitions there may be. However, on the information you have provided, I think that on every review the % will always be...
The rules, software and training regarding assessments need to be better. As an example, I fully refurbished a terraced stone cottage in 2006, including the digging out of the soil and flagged floors, the installation of damp proofing, insulation and...
Firstly you don't say what the tenancy is and what the document says you must do to increase the rent. If it is ending and you would be OK for it to continue as a periodic assured shorthold, then you...
My experience is that an experienced commercial agent (preferably a chartered surveyor) knows not only the market, but the appropriate terms for the property concerned and which can also vary dependant on the use proposed. I strongly disagree with the...
Also agree. Additionally, I am fed up of a section of society who want to change our language (and in this case legal terminology) to suit the easily offended minority.
It is difficult to comment fully without knowing the construction of the balcony relative to the windows. If the windows rest on the balcony and the waterproof membrane goes under the frame(s), then the windows may need to be removed...
Geoff. If, as it appears from your initial question you are a managing agent, I suggest you brush up your CPD and make sure you have professional indemnity insurance in place.
I think you will find that the tenant is entitled to compensation. Protection is given under Part II of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and the protection is given to a tenant as follows: Occupation or the carrying on...
You do not give enough information. Are you the occupying tenant or the owner occupier of the shop and carrying out a business? If so you should be entitled to relief. If however you are the owner and it is...
You have started me off on this. If the current lease has not excluded the Act then my original comments are OK, you can let the lease hold over until you want to renegotiate a new lease and you have...
1st March 2024, 2 years ago
I was a fan of Margaret Thatcher and always will be. However, although I think it was a great idea to keep the conservatives elected in the 1980s, I have never considered the Right to Buy scheme fair The extent...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Tim Peters at 20/02/2024 - 10:17
Reply to the comment left by Tim Peters at 20/02/2024 - 10:17Under no circumstances should an agent use a deposit to help with their cash flow. It should be in the client account, if not lodged with a deposit scheme.
Read More →6th September 2023, 3 years ago
Mt take on this is the same as that of the judge. You would be acknowledging a continutaion of tenancy, or a new tenancy. If you want the tenant out, be careful not to invalidate your Sec 21 notice.
Read More →28th July 2023, 3 years ago
An example case (a true one). A 150 year old stone built terraced cottage which I refurbished in 2006 to then full current building regulation standards. This included digging out the ground floor, inserting insulation and re-flooring, roof insulation, new...
Read More →25th February 2023, 3 years ago
Am I correct in assuming that you are referring to a lease renewal, rather than a new lease to a new tenant, if so and on the assumption that an EPC is only required prior to a sale or letting...
Read More →20th September 2022, 4 years ago
Unless you intend to create long leases and sell the flats, there is no need to create anything other than Assured Shorthold tenancies and this will not attract stamp duty.
Read More →6th April 2022, 4 years ago
Agreed that the business rates section of the Valuation Office website gives an analysis of the floor areas and rates per metre to get to the rateable value (RV) and RV is based on rental value evidence. The information is...
Read More →5th April 2022, 4 years ago
Unlike residential transactions, most market evidence of retail/commercial leasing is held on subscription websites, or in the databases of commercial property agents. Additionally, the method of calculation, or analysis of rents is much more complicated than a mere rate per...
Read More →28th March 2022, 4 years ago
You need to read, or get an expert to read the whole of the review clause(s) and any definitions there may be. However, on the information you have provided, I think that on every review the % will always be...
Read More →17th March 2022, 4 years ago
The rules, software and training regarding assessments need to be better. As an example, I fully refurbished a terraced stone cottage in 2006, including the digging out of the soil and flagged floors, the installation of damp proofing, insulation and...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Joe Shane at 10/02/2022 - 21:22
Yes there is. You can get it on the gov.uk website
Read More →8th February 2022, 4 years ago
Firstly you don't say what the tenancy is and what the document says you must do to increase the rent. If it is ending and you would be OK for it to continue as a periodic assured shorthold, then you...
Read More →24th January 2022, 4 years ago
Agree completely with Ian, only mention arrears if asked to do so and, under no circumstances, should you lie. I would now arrange for bailiffs.
Read More →22nd January 2022, 4 years ago
My experience is that an experienced commercial agent (preferably a chartered surveyor) knows not only the market, but the appropriate terms for the property concerned and which can also vary dependant on the use proposed. I strongly disagree with the...
Read More →5th January 2022, 4 years ago
Also agree. Additionally, I am fed up of a section of society who want to change our language (and in this case legal terminology) to suit the easily offended minority.
Read More →1st September 2021, 5 years ago
It is difficult to comment fully without knowing the construction of the balcony relative to the windows. If the windows rest on the balcony and the waterproof membrane goes under the frame(s), then the windows may need to be removed...
Read More →2nd March 2021, 5 years ago
Geoff. If, as it appears from your initial question you are a managing agent, I suggest you brush up your CPD and make sure you have professional indemnity insurance in place.
Read More →15th February 2021, 5 years ago
I think you will find that the tenant is entitled to compensation. Protection is given under Part II of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and the protection is given to a tenant as follows: Occupation or the carrying on...
Read More →1st January 2021, 5 years ago
You do not give enough information. Are you the occupying tenant or the owner occupier of the shop and carrying out a business? If so you should be entitled to relief. If however you are the owner and it is...
Read More →21st November 2020, 5 years ago
You have started me off on this. If the current lease has not excluded the Act then my original comments are OK, you can let the lease hold over until you want to renegotiate a new lease and you have...
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