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Is it time to buy ground rents?

22nd January 2021, 6 years ago | 3

Given the changed proposed to leasehold/freehold, I’m wondering now if it’s the time to be ‘mopping’ up the Freeholds of...

Complaints about cannabis smells?

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22nd January 2021, 6 years ago | 7

I have a long term tenant in a block of 8 Victorian flats. The parking and garden arrangements mean the...

Universal Credit Refusing Direct Payments?

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22nd January 2021, 6 years ago | 24

Hi, I have been having difficulties with one of my tenants who are in receipt of UC. All rental payments...

Inclusive heating and hot water not working?

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22nd January 2021, 6 years ago | 0

I have a few flats in a building that has a communal heating and hot water system – sadly this...

Approached by a Social Housing Provider?

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21st January 2021, 6 years ago | 10

I have been approached by a Social Housing Provider to use my property as a domestic violence/women’s refuge now it...

DPS – Refund during lockdown?

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21st January 2021, 6 years ago | 53

Unfortunately, my tenants have moved out without giving notice. I have reason to believe they have returned to Romania. I...

Deciding the way forward for my exit?

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20th January 2021, 6 years ago | 34

Hi, Having been a landlord for nearly 30 years I have a dilemma in deciding my best exit plan. I...

Death of a separated joint tenant during pandemic?

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20th January 2021, 6 years ago | 8

Hello All, The rented property was originally let around five years ago to a married couple – great tenants and...

Can a new HMO tenant be asked to take Covid test?

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19th January 2021, 6 years ago | 8

I have just found a new tenant for a room in an HMO. The existing housemates have had a video...

‘Breathing Space’ initiative – Beware?

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19th January 2021, 6 years ago | 11

The NRLA has just sent details out about a new initiative for tenant debt management. Coming into force from May...

Taken to Court by no win no fee solicitor?

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18th January 2021, 6 years ago | 25

My tenant complained of mould, but would not let me or my workers into the property. He then said he...

We rented a property to 2 friends of ours who were in dire straits?

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18th January 2021, 6 years ago | 8

We have rented a property to 2 friends of ours who were in dire straits. They partially renovated a house...

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EICR report – fail (C2) smoke alarms expired?

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18th January 2021, 6 years ago | 28

A recent EICR report has been returned with a FAIL on a C2, where the mains powered smoke detectors are...

Breathing Space for tenants?

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18th January 2021, 6 years ago | 54

This needs a broader audience for sure. The stand out ‘features’ of this draft legislation are that it doesn’t include...

Develop with Cash or Mortgage (Stress test)?

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15th January 2021, 6 years ago | 2

Hi all. I have developed property in the past and want to return to the profession as my full-time job....

Tenant Reference Requested?

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15th January 2021, 6 years ago | 10

After a number of years letting out my house, I have just had to supply a landlord reference for the...

Avoiding Condensation and Mould literature?

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15th January 2021, 6 years ago | 6

I have a very young couple who are entering their first winter in one of my flats. They have just...

Solicitor sold my property to a fraudster?

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15th January 2021, 6 years ago | 12

A solicitor sold my property to a fraudster. Fraudster produced fake utility bill and a driving licence in my name...

EPC failed – Can’t let it, can’t sell it, can’t pay for the work?

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15th January 2021, 6 years ago | 17

Hi, I just had my two flats out of date EPC assessments done and one failed. The grade was G...

Fraud property purchase? – Defects not known to the seller

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15th January 2021, 6 years ago | 4

I am selling up and last year I sold a flat and made the leasehold a shared freehold. The buyer...

End of Libor Mortgages?

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12th January 2021, 6 years ago | 1

AS Libor linked mortgages are being phased out Lenders are working on an alternative arrangement. Does anyone have any further...