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The wildfires are out but are disputes on the horizon?

EWS1 requirements mean many flats will become un-mortgageable?

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27th May 2020, 6 years ago | 11

I have had an offer accepted on a modern (2009) flat, which I was planning to add to my rental...

Head lessee breach of covenants?

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26th May 2020, 6 years ago | 8

Can I ask what the remedies are when the Head Lessee in a block of flats breach the lease covenants?...

NAPIT electrical testing exceeds new regulation requirements?

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26th May 2020, 6 years ago | 13

The new NAPIT Trade Association Guidelines for Landlords on “The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations...

Electrical Installation Condition Report Query?

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26th May 2020, 6 years ago | 7

I last had an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) done in July 2018 (17th Edition), with a recommended 5 years...

Scotland Coronavirus Bill amendments defeated

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22nd May 2020, 6 years ago | 11

A second Coronavirus bill was passed by Scottish Government 20 May 2020 and thanks to lobbying by Scottish Association of...

Person surrounded by question marks symbolizing confusion over rent-to-rent issues

Tenant may refuse to move due to Covid-19?

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22nd May 2020, 6 years ago | 17

We have three very nice tenants (three individuals) in one of our rental properties who have stayed in the property...

Uni tenant demanding 3 months rent for water damage?

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21st May 2020, 6 years ago | 7

The house I rent to students was water damaged by storms and my tenant was unable to use her room...

Are rent guarantee policies still being offered?

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21st May 2020, 6 years ago | 3

I have been told that it is impossible now to arrange a rent guarantee and tenant eviction insurance policy as...

4 students moving in 8th June?

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21st May 2020, 6 years ago | 12

Hi all, some advice please. I have new students moving in, saying that they are uncomfortable as gov guidelines suggest...

Money Laundering Regulations – Proof of ID?

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21st May 2020, 6 years ago | 9

Hi, I’m considering using a new letting agent and he’s asked for ID, including either a Driving License or Passport....

Company guaranteed rent set-up?

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20th May 2020, 6 years ago | 4

I have been hoping to invest in property for a few years, but as friends of mine have struggled with...

Rent guarantee agent changed contract without permission?

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19th May 2020, 6 years ago | 5

Hey all, in February I signed a rent guarantee agreement with an agency for 18 months. I have a 7...

Buyer asking for further reduction due to current situation?

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18th May 2020, 6 years ago | 11

Just before the pandemic we had an offer for a Leasehold Maisonette which we advertised and we accepted a reduced...

Correct phone line cable?

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18th May 2020, 6 years ago | 6

I am planning on inserting a phone cable in a property before putting the carpet down, but am still some...

Accountant aggressively refusing refund?

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18th May 2020, 6 years ago | 11

I signed Terms Of Business with firm of 1 man band accountants and paid initial deposit of circa £2150. I...

First eviction in 25 years – She asked as she wants a council house?

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18th May 2020, 6 years ago | 7

Hi, I’m in the middle of getting paperwork ready for when evictions restart and have a couple of queries regarding...

Activists Urge Tenants to Stop Paying Rent

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15th May 2020, 6 years ago | 17

Damien Gayle at The Guardian reports this morning that “Activists urge Tenants hit by Corona Virus Crisis to stop paying...

Covid-19 lockdown tenant vacating advice please?

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13th May 2020, 6 years ago | 3

My tenant, under a Periodic Tenancy for her room and communal areas of the flat, is saying “I do have...

Exorbitant Insurance charged by freeholder who may gain commission?

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13th May 2020, 6 years ago | 16

Hi, I own (leasehold) a flat in a block of 30 flats. Each year the freeholder charges each owner for...

Not eligible for self-employment grant because I also had property income!

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12th May 2020, 6 years ago | 9

I am also self-employed and completed the “Am I Eligible” for the Covid-19 self-employment grant. Got turned down as the...

BM Mortgages “Action Required” letter on interest-only mortgages?

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11th May 2020, 6 years ago | 17

I have received a letter from BM Mortgages asking very intrusive questions about how I will repay an interest-only BTL...