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Is my student let a HMO or not?

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30th October 2017, 9 years ago | 21

I rent a property to students through a local student Lettings company and have done so for many years. It...

What is a Partnership?

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29th October 2017, 9 years ago | 20

I have been looking at Property 118 for several months now and have found it a great help in the...

Too early to rent?

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27th October 2017, 9 years ago | 3

My daughter is in her first year at university, but already she is being badgered about looking for a rental...

Recovering debt using High court enforcement

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27th October 2017, 9 years ago | 36

Hi guys, does anyone know what further recourse, (if any) one can resort to, to pursue a tenant debtor after...

Am I getting the right Section 21 advice – Father provided deposit?

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27th October 2017, 9 years ago | 15

I am in need of some advice to either backup or dismiss the current advice received from a tenant eviction...

Signing a contract without a completion date and authority to exchange

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25th October 2017, 9 years ago | 10

Q1 If we sign and return the contract (completion date left blank on it) to the solicitor, can he proceed...

Why buy when you can rent someone else’s property?

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25th October 2017, 9 years ago | 6

Why purchase a property yourself when you can rent out someone else’s residence? The benefits seem to be obvious: Less...

I’ve done a deal with Mortgage Express

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24th October 2017, 9 years ago | 29

I’ve read many bad reports about the tactics of Mortgage Express to call in loans so when the Divorce Courts...

Section 24 will make me bankrupt!

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 46

Section 24 will make me bankrupt. I consider myself patriotic. I am proud to be British and have fought for...

How to prove tenant has left and take on council tax bill?

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 6

Hi Folks A tenant living in my BTL has left the property without telling me and so now I want...

£5000+ money judgement but slim chance of recovery?

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 4

I’ve had a long drawn out problem with one particular tenant hopefully I’m getting possession on the 25th as bailiffs...

Holding a Commercial Deposit and Rent Arrears

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I complete on my first commercial property purchase tomorrow which has 2 shops let out on leases. One is fine...

No terms and conditions and Letting Agent changed name owing money?

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 1

About 3 years ago as a total novice in the letting business I requested that an agent manage my property....

I am a Sitting Tenant and don’t know what to do now my landlord has passed away

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 4

I am an assured or sitting tenant without a fixed rent since 1989. Although the rent has always been extremely...

Is there an alternative to selling?

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I bought a freehold property partially converted to flats, which doesn’t meet building regs, but action as a result is...

Trespass by Housing Association

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 12

Hi, hope someone can advise on this. I am a leaseholder in a block of six flats owning a top...

Early release of agreement on sold property?

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20th October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I’m about to sell a house which is still tenanted. We have Exchanged and Complete in three weeks. Out of...

Dairy cows feeding in a barn, symbolizing farmers’ work and property management

Illegal renting and overcrowded housing

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19th October 2017, 9 years ago | 6

The new law for landlords has been enforced from 6th April 2017, allowing councils to impose fines of up to...

Landlord abuses students trust

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19th October 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I am a landlord who is trying to help 4 students one of whom is a family friend. Two of...

Advice on delay to contracted tenancy start please

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19th October 2017, 9 years ago | 2

Hi all, I’m a tenant looking for advice. I have signed a fixed term AST and paid the associated deposit...

Is there any recourse against the court?

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18th October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I have had to request possession of a rented property using a S21. The Magistrate had given my tenants 14...