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Unfair practice by Council re hazards in house?

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21st March 2018, 8 years ago | 23

I have a buy to let property where the tenant asked the Council to assess the house using the Housing...

Council Notices – how to respond?

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21st March 2018, 8 years ago | 7

I’ve received two notices from the council, one is ‘Housing Act 2004 – Disrepair to private rented property’, and the...

Should I get a new 12 month tenancy agreement signed?

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20th March 2018, 8 years ago | 19

My 12 month tenancy is coming to an end once again. Last time it ended one of the tenants moved...

Main residence mortgage compliance on property now rented?

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20th March 2018, 8 years ago | 5

I took out a mortgage in 2007 using a broker for a property, which at the time was our residential...

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Should I buy a third buy to let?

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20th March 2018, 8 years ago | 13

I currently have 2 buy to let flats in Reading. Each brings in £9800 per annum. I have a total...

Fair or unfair landlord treatment – We’re OUT!

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19th March 2018, 8 years ago | 45

It’s an absolute Joke – Unfair and UNJUST LEGISLATION on the Private Sector. The same as the Deposit Protection Service...

Space efficient plumbing strategy for 5 showers?

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19th March 2018, 8 years ago | 17

I’m in the process of converting a 2 bed terraced house into a 5 bed student, all with ensuite shower...

Allowable expenses – Am I going mad?

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19th March 2018, 8 years ago | 20

Am I going mad? I can replace a tap washer to fix a dripping tap, but I can’t renew an...

Pay off or file injunction on neighbour harassing tenants?

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15th March 2018, 8 years ago | 18

I have rented out a property for nearly 2 years after relocating abroad for work. My property is an upstairs...

Splitting Rental Income Between Spouses on first BTL

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15th March 2018, 8 years ago | 8

My wife and I are about to invest in our first buy-to-let, and we want to make sure we get...

Are fitted carpets landlord fitting or content?

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15th March 2018, 8 years ago | 14

We’ve just had a neighbour’s drain backup cause flooding in our lower ground floor flat bedroom. Luckily flat is between...

Can I add a new tenant to an existing AST or consider a lodger?

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15th March 2018, 8 years ago | 2

Basically the question is in the title, can I add a new tenant to an existing AST or do I...

Do I just write off the judgement?

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15th March 2018, 8 years ago | 9

A quick question of general interest that may warrant floating past Property118 readers and experts. I have obtained a judgement...

Tenant in custody!

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14th March 2018, 8 years ago | 10

My tenant was arrested last week and is still in custody. She is 1 month into a new 6 month...

Energy efficiency standards £2500 per property – Just the start!

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14th March 2018, 8 years ago | 0

Minimum energy standards consultation :- This consultation closed 13th March. At the moment you only have to do measures that...

Can a freeholder stop companies purchasing flats?

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14th March 2018, 8 years ago | 8

I hope someone here can help me. Myself and a few owners purchased the freehold of our block of flats...

Do we landlords have to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office

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13th March 2018, 8 years ago | 50

Do we landlords have to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)? I have read that all landlords need to...

3% SDLT Appeal for missed deadline?

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13th March 2018, 8 years ago | 6

I have missed the 3 month deadline to reclaim the 3% extra SDLT paid. My solicitor told me I had...

Property sale – tenant has moved out and not returned keys?

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12th March 2018, 8 years ago | 8

My tenant was given 2 months notice when the house was put on the market (1 yr ago) but allowed...

Freehold operating as a Ltd Company?

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12th March 2018, 8 years ago | 1

I have purchased a leasehold flat which is one of three in the building. I have also purchased a half...

To go HMO on our own or not to go?

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12th March 2018, 8 years ago | 7

Dear all, We are currently renting our 3 bedroom/2 bathroom flat, through an Agency in Bristol, to two unmarried couples....