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Can anyone help with a licensing and planning issue in Greenwich?

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28th July 2021, 5 years ago | 1

Put simply, one of our landlords has asked us to take on a 3-bedroom flat in the Royal London Borough...

Tenant’s improvements concerns?

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27th July 2021, 5 years ago | 14

I have been letting residential properties for 14 years, but have encountered something for the first time. I have granted...

Small Shop – simple contract?

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27th July 2021, 5 years ago | 6

I am drawing up a contract for a tenant who wants to rent a tiny shop. One door and one...

Tenant, Neighbour, Agents and the fence?

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26th July 2021, 5 years ago | 25

Hello, My property is with a letting agency. The neighbour complained the fence was not in good repair post winds,...

Common repairs in Scotland?

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26th July 2021, 5 years ago | 2

I have an HMO property in a block of flats in Scotland. The block is owned by 6 owners. The...

Ceiling Heating?

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26th July 2021, 5 years ago | 7

Hi all, has anyone heard of ceiling heating in a ground floor flat? This heating is in all 12 flats...

300% Council tax premium on empty property?

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26th July 2021, 5 years ago | 14

In February my daughter (first-time buyer on lowish income) bought an empty terraced house to live in. She could see...

Should I proceed with offering a tenancy agreement?

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23rd July 2021, 5 years ago | 46

Hi Folks, Some sage advice please:- I’ve just referenced two lovely prospective tenants who have failed the comprehensive referencing. They’re...

Best to sell furnished or unfurnished?

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20th July 2021, 5 years ago | 5

I am planning to sell off one of my Buy to Let properties, which is currently lightly furnished. An agent...

Bricks and mortar value of the UK’s PRS almost £1.4trillion

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20th July 2021, 5 years ago | 2

The latest research by Sequre Property Investment, estimates that the current bricks and mortar value of the UK’s private rental...

Next Step ICE complaint?

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19th July 2021, 5 years ago | 22

A tenant moved into a flat in August 2020. Universal Credit set up direct payments to Landlord as agreed (also...

I need some guidance on ‘guidance’?

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19th July 2021, 5 years ago | 4

I notice the government frequently use the word ‘guidance’ on many of their sites. Does ‘guidance’ mean – law –...

What’s the best form of electric heating for rental flat?

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19th July 2021, 5 years ago | 38

With gas heating under pressure from future government green legislation for residential properties, and potential bans for the installation of...

Business Rates – confused?

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16th July 2021, 5 years ago | 13

I have two properties owned jointly, no tenants in either. The Rateable value of one is £2,435, the other £1,650....

Universal credit repayment claim?

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15th July 2021, 5 years ago | 2

I would be most grateful for any advice because Universal Credit are claiming back the last month’s rent for a...

Can I insist on Shower rather than a bath?

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15th July 2021, 5 years ago | 11

I am buying a 2-bed house off-plan, which specifies that there will be a bath with an overhead shower in...

Agency finding secure homes for families in temporary accommodation?

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15th July 2021, 5 years ago | 4

I am considering renting my London property to an agency that ‘finds secure homes for councils in London, so families...

Is the lack of building security doors an issue?

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11th July 2021, 5 years ago | 4

Hi, I have purchased an apartment in a development by Fortis Group and is now being managed by Xenia Estates....

Ground Rent increase, Charges Register and fly-tipping?

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10th July 2021, 5 years ago | 6

Question 1 – I look after a property (as agent for a family member-owner) and land to which attached, is...

Have I been scammed into Leasehold?

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9th July 2021, 5 years ago | 69

I have just purchased a house from an auction and the legal pack said the house was Freehold, even Land...

Who can I remortgage regulated tenancy with?

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9th July 2021, 5 years ago | 2

Hi, I am interested in buying a regulated tenancy property that has had the same tenant since 1975. I am...

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