Neil Heffey
Neil Heffey
Registered with Property118.com
22nd January 2023
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Bio
I am a husband, father and grandfather and have worked in the property industry for more than 20 years. Between 2014 and 2019 I was employed as a senior litigator in the legal profession before relocating to Bulgaria to take some time from work. Returned to UK in July 2022 to take over the role of managing a large port folio of properties for FSC property. Since returning I have taken on some agency work attending police stations for clients in my spare time. I enjoy walking, running and spending time with my family and offering free help to people where I am able and they have problems.
Reply to comment left by Neil Ferguson Fee at 22/08/2025 - 10:54
At this stage we don’t have an online donation page, as we want to avoid the commissions and restrictions charged by platforms like JustGiving. Instead, if you would like to support the challenge — either financially (with receipts provided) or...
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Reply to the comment left by Tim Rogers at 22/08/2025 - 10:20You’re absolutely right to raise the funding issue. Legally, this wouldn’t qualify as a charitable cause, so tax treatment differs, and platforms like JustGiving charge fees we’d rather avoid...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Disgrunteld Landlady at 22/08/2025 - 10:10
Reply to the comment left by Disgrunteld Landlady at 22/08/2025 - 10:10You’ve touched on several key problems that landlords face — from duplication of fees to councils refusing to act on serious ASB. As both a landlord, managing agent and...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jason Myers at 22/08/2025 - 09:47
Reply to the comment left by Downsize Government at 22/08/2025 - 09:47That’s a very fair observation. One of the issues we’re addressing is exactly that disparity — how councils enforce conditions on private landlords while their own housing stock and...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jaz Jaz at 14/01/2025 - 10:21
Reply to the comment left by Jaz Jaz at 14/01/2025 - 10:21Here is a sample of your statement of case, I would make the payment of £119 as a hearing for the matter to be restored should ideally be done...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jaz Jaz at 14/01/2025 - 09:50
Reply to the comment left by Jaz Jaz at 14/01/2025 - 09:50Below is a sample witness statement for you to use. You will need to complete dates and information as required. Check that you actually issued proceedings within 6 months...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jaz Jaz at 13/01/2025 - 14:35
Reply to the comment left by Jaz Jaz at 13/01/2025 - 14:35Here is a sample of text for your application, again you may want to seek representation and legal advice. Application to Restore Possession Claim – N244 Form 1. Claimant’s...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jaz Jaz at 13/01/2025 - 11:26
Reply to the comment left by Jaz Jaz at 13/01/2025 - 11:26Given that the deposit was insured and remains protected, you should generally be in a good position regarding compliance with deposit protection rules. This situation is somewhat unusual and...
Read More →13th January 2025, 1 year ago
Based on the information you’ve provided, it seems your Section 21 notice is invalid. Attempting to restore your claim could expose you to adverse costs. When you originally collected the deposit, it exceeded the legal limit—you should have taken no...
Read More →15th August 2024, 2 years ago
Certain actions can be taken depending on the tenant's financial situation. To apply for an Attachment of Earnings Order (AEO), obtain Form N337 from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service website or your local county court. Fill out the form...
Read More →15th August 2024, 2 years ago
Serve a section 8 notice which provides for 14 days notice to vacate. Allow 16 days to ensure adequate notice given. Serve it on grounds 8,10 and 11 with regards to the outstanding rent. Ground 8 is a mandatory ground...
Read More →23rd January 2024, 2 years ago
In the "Claimant" section, please enter the complete name of the limited company. Following the full limited company name, include the limited company number within brackets. For the statement of truth, insert your name followed by the entire company name....
Read More →21st December 2023, 2 years ago
The agent cannot do this at all. An agent collects the funds on your behalf and can only hold them on trust with your permission. All agents have to be members of a property redress scheme and they also should...
Read More →21st December 2023, 2 years ago
If the housing officer made false statements to individuals alleging that you had committed a criminal offence of forgery, then I would consult a defamation barrister via the direct access scheme and have them draft you a letter before action....
Read More →17th December 2023, 2 years ago
You can only increase the rent once in any 12 month period, so I would increase the rent to the market value whether the tenant can afford it or not. The banks have been raising interest rates regularly, the government...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ash Sewell at 16/12/2023 - 20:19
Reply to the comment left by Trapped Landlord at 16/12/2023 - 20:19Claims for disrepair are not generally straight forward. Expert evidence is usually required by way of a surveyors report of some description. The tenant have to have actually reported...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ash Sewell at 16/12/2023 - 15:43
Reply to the comment left by Trapped Landlord at 16/12/2023 - 15:43The section 8 procedure is the best and quickest to use in my own personal opinion especially for rent arrears or other breaches of tenancy. As far as my...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Kin Wang at 14/12/2023 - 21:42
Reply to the comment left by Kin Wang at 14/12/2023 - 21:42Solicitors generally charge per hour, but some will do a fixed fee for a specified amount of work. It would be important to use the right solicitors and you...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Kin Wang at 14/12/2023 - 15:41
Reply to the comment left by Kin Wang at 14/12/2023 - 15:41Hi Kin, if they engage a solicitors for you which they refer to as their legal team, then a fee of £600 plus VAT is probably a reasonable rate...
Read More →14th December 2023, 2 years ago
Hi, sometimes it can be wise to use the services of a solicitor, but it depends on the solicitor that you choose as some solicitors can just charge and do a poor job creating delays. If your tenant has £4000...
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