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Council – Do as I say not as I do?

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30th September 2019, 7 years ago | 11

I have become involved in an argument with Richmond Upon Thames council over plans by a homeless peoples charity to...

Newly separated mother with children?

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30th September 2019, 7 years ago | 12

I have just had an enquiry for my rental property from a lady with 2 children who is about to...

Freehold Director mix up

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30th September 2019, 7 years ago | 3

When I bought my flat 2 years ago the managing agent reported that I would be appointed a director of...

Court order to release deposit when tenancy has been surrendered?

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30th September 2019, 7 years ago | 15

Does anyone have any experience in issuing a Court Order to release money held by the DPS? Just briefly, the...

Norwich Council – False claims and hypocritical action

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27th September 2019, 7 years ago | 2

A recent article concerning Norwich Labour Council’s attack on Section 21 has been responded to by a letter ( below...

Should I sell or risk tenants buying at undervalue price?

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25th September 2019, 7 years ago | 48

Should I sell? What Solutions are there for this Dilemma? I Realise that Nothing has happened YET! But I just...

Appropriate timing for renewal of 6 month leases?

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24th September 2019, 7 years ago | 10

I would like some advice about the timing for renewal of 6 month leases. I have set up a 6...

Flipping – Legal but is it moral?

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23rd September 2019, 7 years ago | 16

Flipping is back with a vengeance. It is quite legal and involves a house purchaser completing the purchase of house,...

Starting from scratch – HMO?

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23rd September 2019, 7 years ago | 4

I’m looking to get into property investment. Buying the property and renting it out. I am trying to learn everything...

Section 24 – Any movement?

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23rd September 2019, 7 years ago | 4

Having just seen on the forum, a worrying question answered with a successful and direct approach into the government’s housing...

Tenant Reform not to be retrospective?

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19th September 2019, 7 years ago | 8

Maybe I haven’t read previous articles thoroughly, but I’ve just learned that this Government does not intend for new Tenancy...

Commercial shop contract advice?

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19th September 2019, 7 years ago | 8

I have just acquired a small shop and wondered if anyone has advice on Commercial contracts? Up to now I...

Council Bonds and S21 Court Costs

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18th September 2019, 7 years ago | 8

I am in the process of evicting a tenant with a Section 21. The council told the tenant to stay...

Concerned about DPS certificate and issuing a section 21?

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18th September 2019, 7 years ago | 4

In 2008 my property was let to a couple through an agent. The tenancy agreement was drawn up and both...

Does Multi occupancy/HMO affect property value?

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17th September 2019, 7 years ago | 8

There are two flats in a converted terraced property of which I own the ground floor flat. The other first...

Trying to find a mechanism for the first two days rent?

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17th September 2019, 7 years ago | 27

I have a well funded ME student arriving on the 27th September and wants occupancy ON the 30th. He receives...

Agent responsibilities for turning off electrical equipment?

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17th September 2019, 7 years ago | 8

Electric usage either side of tenant change is conducive with what I would expect. However a 3 month timeline between...

Section 21 abolition stinks!

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16th September 2019, 7 years ago | 44

The following is not only absolutely true, so too are the photos. As both a landlord and agent, every week...

Would two baths and two beds give a better return?

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16th September 2019, 7 years ago | 6

In our area there are 1930s estates which rent well. There are many semi and some detached. One area or...

Can I issue S21 during counterclaim situation?

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12th September 2019, 7 years ago | 11

Nightmare tenant, arrears, treats the place like a tip etc. Section 8 issued for rent arrears – eventually paid up...

Does the council have the right to check all of my property?

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10th September 2019, 7 years ago | 17

I bought a property divided into 3 self-contained flats. I have a tenant in one, but she is not paying...