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The Latest Scam – Landlords Are The New Target

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8th October 2020, 6 years ago | 13

Do you remember law firms offering to claim PPI as no win, no fee? Well, I’m sorry to have to...

‘Permitted Occupier’ status – new AST needed?

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7th October 2020, 6 years ago | 10

Short scenario – Tenant is asking for a partner to move in. I won’t offer a joint tenancy as the...

Be warned – Use your own electrical contractor?

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7th October 2020, 6 years ago | 25

A note which should be issued to all Landlords using a managing agent for their properties: You may be aware...

HMO prejudicing the sale of my property?

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5th October 2020, 6 years ago | 6

I bought my Aberdeen flat March 2014 while working overseas and did not step foot into it until April 2018....

S8 eviciton and Notice of claim dilemma?

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5th October 2020, 6 years ago | 7

This is all new to me so please do not judge as my stress levels are through the roof already....

Unexplained insurance premium hike?

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2nd October 2020, 6 years ago | 8

Underwriter is Allianz. Previous annual increases, with no changes to the portfolio, have been 7.6%, 7.5, 4.6, 4.5. This time...

Sublet and no HMO licence eviction attempt?

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2nd October 2020, 6 years ago | 7

I have a two bedroomed flat and allowed two individuals to live in it. One in a bedroom and the...

Agency request ICO registration for copy of tenancy?

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1st October 2020, 6 years ago | 17

I have several properties although only one is managed by an agency. The existing tenant has requested to renew their...

Advice on HMO letting Agreement?

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30th September 2020, 6 years ago | 4

Hi All I would like some advice on what would be the most appropriate, rental agreement for residence living in...

Problem getting access for EICR remedial work

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28th September 2020, 6 years ago | 5

We recently had an EICR, which highlighted some C2 failures. It was difficult to arrange the EICR, and now proving...

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Reverse Lease Premium or alternatively as Dilapidations?

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28th September 2020, 6 years ago | 1

We are in the process of negotiating a lease surrender with a retail tenant. They wish to split the value...

Unlicensed HMO with 2 self contained Units and 2 Rooms

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28th September 2020, 6 years ago | 4

Dear All, I have a HMO and I have complied with all regulations including Smoke Alarms, Fire Doors, Fire Extinguishers...

HM Treasury sign on a government building wall

No Furlough for landlords?

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28th September 2020, 6 years ago | 41

Anyone in this group belong to a landlord association? Question for NRLA why are they not more vocal in the...

Rent guarantor necessary in this case?

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28th September 2020, 6 years ago | 4

I have a 2-bed flat where the rent is £640 pcm. The tenant is part working and on UC. As...

Freeholders can build 2 floors now without permission – How to object?

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28th September 2020, 6 years ago | 10

Regarding the law passed by Sep 2020 – The Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus)...

Second home stamp duty exemption?

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23rd September 2020, 6 years ago | 5

Hi all, I’m considering selling my main residence and moving into a rental property I own. Given I will be...

Housing Association wanted?

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23rd September 2020, 6 years ago | 6

I would prefer to long term lease my properties to a local HA/Charity to give those really in proper need...

Hackney adds a £50k Social Housing contribution from developers!

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23rd September 2020, 6 years ago | 1

In discussion with a planner, I was notified that the latest local plan had been recently approved. The plan includes...

Residential/offices or shop?

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22nd September 2020, 6 years ago | 1

I am thinking of purchasing a property currently used as offices and converting them into residential. Property bought in 1998...

Gas hob burner with blue flame during operation, relating to gas safety checks after appliance repairs

New kitchen nightmare?

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20th September 2020, 6 years ago | 8

So finally after Covid-19 eased off, we got round to start the kitchen which was planned before. The contracted company...

Claiming costs of works from freeholder?

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20th September 2020, 6 years ago | 6

I am the leaseholder of a first floor flat where the freeholder owns and lives in the ground floor flat....