Readers Question

Uninvited guests spooked us all

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17th November 2025, 10 months ago | 1

About two weeks ago, one of my HMO tenants messaged to say they kept hearing movement in the loft in...

Solar panels on a rooftop with an energy-efficiency gauge and a question mark symbol

Why is solar grant work carried out on basement flats if not included in helping EPC’s grading?

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17th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Hello, I own a block of 6 flats and have managed to get solar to 3 flats under a grant...

Hand holding a large bundle of banknotes with question marks above, illustrating uncertainty about rent and UC payments

Rent in advance and last month’s rent?

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14th November 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Hello. I’ve got a potential tenant that is claiming UC. His BAP period is 17 – 16th of the month....

Two construction figures confused over a revoked approval or licensing issue.

Help with refused HMO licence?

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12th November 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Hi, I have a property in County Durham with a previously granted HMO licence to a leaseholder on a corporate...

Fire safety checklist and question mark representing cladding and building safety concerns.

Fire Risk assessment needed for sale – Cladding needs sign-off?

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10th November 2025, 10 months ago | 3

We have a problem trying to sell our 1st floor Local Authority Flat/Maisonette, which the council deem a house. We...

Corroded water heater element beside boiler with temperature gauge

Why do boilers in rented properties deteriorate faster than those in my own home?

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7th November 2025, 10 months ago | 11

Over the years, I have seen that the rented property boiler deteriorates faster than my own property. My property boiler...

Stack of legal documents with binder clips and a question mark symbol beside them.

Lifting a stayed possession order notice of issue?

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6th November 2025, 10 months ago | 3

In January, I obtained a N206A Notice of Issue (accelerated possession claim), following the service of a Section 21 notice...

Cozy student bedroom with “College Vibes” pillow and study desk under warm fairy lights.

Renters’ Rights Act – 2 bedroom student units?

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6th November 2025, 10 months ago | 10

I have been thinking about ways around the two-bedroom student house problem. My first thought is it’s hardly rocket science....

Gavel beside a sign reading “Delayed,” symbolizing court case backlogs and justice system delays.

Court section 8 hearing delays?

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4th November 2025, 10 months ago | 6

I submitted a section 8 and section 21 claim on 28 October, and I now have a hearing date of...

Frustrated landlord overwhelmed by unreliable letting agent delays and issues

Late rent payments and no inspections what would you do?

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4th November 2025, 10 months ago | 8

I’m beyond frustrated and need some real talk from fellow landlords. My letting agent has consistently failed to pay my...

House model on unstable wooden blocks with a broken chain and question mark symbolizing collapsing property chains

The chains, they are collapsing?

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3rd November 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Hello Everyone, Some house prices are weakening area-dependent, and as a consequence, the mortgage lenders are being more cautious and...

Evidence search highlighting mould growth on a living room wall near a sofa.

Legislation without evidential foundation?

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3rd November 2025, 10 months ago | 10

As Awaab’s law has been written into statute, it’s worth understanding how laws based on false assumptions may lead to...

Missing tenant notice on a post with house keys and a question mark symbolizing landlord uncertainty

Evicting a tenant who’s already left legally?

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3rd November 2025, 10 months ago | 13

I’m hoping someone can help me. I originally contacted you in March when my tenant disappeared. I issued him a...

Wooden letter tiles spelling “leasehold” beside a red question mark, symbolising confusion about property ownership.

Unreasonable price to purchase freehold for terrace property?

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31st October 2025, 10 months ago | 4

I own a three-bedroom terraced property with over 900 years remaining on the lease and a nominal ground rent of...

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Advice on selling rental bugalow at auction?

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30th October 2025, 10 months ago | 7

My final rental is now vacant and will be ready to go on the market in a couple of weeks....

Person pointing at lease extension search with modern apartment building.

Help with rental property lease extension?

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30th October 2025, 10 months ago | 10

Hello everyone, I’m seeking advice on extending the lease for my rental property, which is approaching the dreaded 80-year short...

Comparison of leasehold and freehold property ownership with a question about selling a house

Freeholders lose challenge to leasehold reform?

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28th October 2025, 10 months ago | 9

Freeholders launched a case under human rights law, claiming their rights would be infringed if leaseholders were allowed to benefit...

Renters’ Rights Bill claims debunked by AI — will the minister now do the right thing?

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28th October 2025, 10 months ago | 2

The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has boasted on passing the Renters’ Rights Bill: “The bill will improve the lives of...

Damaged kitchen floor with water and piggy bank in hard hat symbolizing repair and deposit dispute

Malicious damage by ex-tenants?

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28th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Mark Alexander’s recent article about malicious damage made interesting reading, but leaves out one scenario which I`m sure would be...

Landlord questioning housing policy on selling rental properties during housing crisis

Why is the government punishing landlords with long enforced voids?

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27th October 2025, 10 months ago | 12

Can anyone else get over the stupidity of forcing landlords to keep properties which fail to sell empty for in...

Worried landlord with question marks surrounding Renters Rights Bill uncertainty

Why is the Renters’ Rights Bill a hopeless sham for landlords and tenants?

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24th October 2025, 10 months ago | 12

There is a huge elephant in the room surrounding the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) and its hapless legislation, and guess...