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Brooklands Commercial Finance have witnessed a significant upsurge in demand from referred Property118 readers for bridging finance as traditional secured...
Hi Phoebe, Many conversions used private inspectors like: NHBC LABC Warranty Premier Guarantee Even if you only had a warranty, they may hold: Final certificates Structural sign-off Inspection reports Indemnity insurance from your solicitor may be an option but might...
Reply to the comment left by Jan Hall at 23/01/2026 - 09:54“You can’t give yourself a lease because you’re the freeholder” .A freeholder can and routinely does grant leases to themselves. It happens every day in: Share-of-freehold blocks Estate restructures...
It is best to sell the freehold via a company owned by the flat owners, with proper leases. That’s the mortgageable, lender-friendly, solicitor-proof route. Two flats sharing a freehold without structure creates real risks: No legal mechanism to force cooperation...
The deposit scheme’s decision only determines how the deposit is allocated, not the tenant’s total liability. The scheme is not a court and its decision does not prevent you pursuing the balance separately. You can claim: Professional cleaning (if property...
Hi Rita, This is the Renter's Main Residence and not yours. Therefore, they are tenant,s not Lodgers. You will need an AST, which I am assuming you have not? You will find it hard to evict them, even before the...
Reply to the comment left by No pain no gain at 15/12/2025 - 20:03Dear Member, Thank you for your support. I can see you submitted your enquiry on Saturday morning. I am sure one of the team at Landlord Sales...
Deposit was taken before April 2007 (when schemes started). However, the Housing Act 2004 rules were changed in 2012 (Localism Act) so that: Any tenancy deposit still being held on or after 6 April 2012 had to be protected, even...
For context, the maximum court-imposed fine for speeding in a 30 mph zone is capped at £1,000, even in extreme cases where a driver is recorded at more than 100 mph. Magistrates can add a driving ban and other penalties,...
Government response below A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson told Property118: “The Renters’ Rights Act will allow a court to award possession if the landlord has stored a tenancy deposit in a government-approved scheme (and complied with...
Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, a long leaseholder of a house has a statutory right to enfranchise (i.e., buy the freehold) if certain criteria are met — which you clearly do. The premium payable is governed by statutory formulae...
For CGT purposes, the acquisition cost of the property is the market value at the date of death. That means if the house was genuinely worth around £260k on the date of death, that’s the “base cost” you inherit for...
Reply to the comment left by Paul Essex at 09/09/2025 - 10:31"Elsewhere during the debate, the government also approved its own amendment which would give landlords three months to evict tenants as long as possession notices are served before the...
27th April 2026, 3 days ago
Hi Steve, We believe it is Large print, easy read and braille versions.
Read More →9th April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Hi Phoebe, Many conversions used private inspectors like: NHBC LABC Warranty Premier Guarantee Even if you only had a warranty, they may hold: Final certificates Structural sign-off Inspection reports Indemnity insurance from your solicitor may be an option but might...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jan Hall at 23/01/2026 - 09:54
Reply to the comment left by Jan Hall at 23/01/2026 - 09:54“You can’t give yourself a lease because you’re the freeholder” .A freeholder can and routinely does grant leases to themselves. It happens every day in: Share-of-freehold blocks Estate restructures...
Read More →23rd January 2026, 3 months ago
It is best to sell the freehold via a company owned by the flat owners, with proper leases. That’s the mortgageable, lender-friendly, solicitor-proof route. Two flats sharing a freehold without structure creates real risks: No legal mechanism to force cooperation...
Read More →22nd January 2026, 3 months ago
The deposit scheme’s decision only determines how the deposit is allocated, not the tenant’s total liability. The scheme is not a court and its decision does not prevent you pursuing the balance separately. You can claim: Professional cleaning (if property...
Read More →21st January 2026, 3 months ago
Hi Rita, This is the Renter's Main Residence and not yours. Therefore, they are tenant,s not Lodgers. You will need an AST, which I am assuming you have not? You will find it hard to evict them, even before the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Neville Petit at 15/12/2025 - 20:03
Reply to the comment left by No pain no gain at 15/12/2025 - 20:03Dear Member, Thank you for your support. I can see you submitted your enquiry on Saturday morning. I am sure one of the team at Landlord Sales...
Read More →11th December 2025, 5 months ago
Deposit was taken before April 2007 (when schemes started). However, the Housing Act 2004 rules were changed in 2012 (Localism Act) so that: Any tenancy deposit still being held on or after 6 April 2012 had to be protected, even...
Read More →11th December 2025, 5 months ago
For context, the maximum court-imposed fine for speeding in a 30 mph zone is capped at £1,000, even in extreme cases where a driver is recorded at more than 100 mph. Magistrates can add a driving ban and other penalties,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dylan Morris at 08/12/2025 - 11:19
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 08/12/2025 - 11:19Correct, it should have said proposed rules and now changed, thank you :)
Read More →21st November 2025, 5 months ago
Unfortunately, I am sure the agents will cite GDPR for being unable to confirm.
Read More →20th November 2025, 5 months ago
Government response below A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson told Property118: “The Renters’ Rights Act will allow a court to award possession if the landlord has stored a tenancy deposit in a government-approved scheme (and complied with...
Read More →31st October 2025, 6 months ago
Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, a long leaseholder of a house has a statutory right to enfranchise (i.e., buy the freehold) if certain criteria are met — which you clearly do. The premium payable is governed by statutory formulae...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Martin Stevens at 30/10/2025 - 16:10
Oh and EPC E !!!
Read More →30th October 2025, 6 months ago
Should be a £40,000 fine for Rachel Reeves. No hiding behind the agent for this one!
Read More →23rd September 2025, 7 months ago
Mike was the best of us. Rest in Peace my Friend
Read More →11th September 2025, 8 months ago
This is an 8 year old article and correct at the time of press. Please feel free to update any changes in the comments section.
Read More →11th September 2025, 8 months ago
For CGT purposes, the acquisition cost of the property is the market value at the date of death. That means if the house was genuinely worth around £260k on the date of death, that’s the “base cost” you inherit for...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paul Bond at 09/09/2025 - 10:31
Reply to the comment left by Paul Essex at 09/09/2025 - 10:31"Elsewhere during the debate, the government also approved its own amendment which would give landlords three months to evict tenants as long as possession notices are served before the...
Read More →29th August 2025, 8 months ago
Please see my note above. HMRC will come for their pound of flesh!
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