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Agent going under twice – deposit and rent missing!

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4th October 2017, 9 years ago | 9

Hi, an estate agent who has been managing my property over the last 8 years has stopped paying me my...

Tenant internet copyright infringement

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3rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I rent out a property where the rent is all inclusive of bills including internet. I have just received an...

Toy chattering teeth gripping UK banknotes to illustrate disputed letting agent fees

One months rent robbed by ex-owner of new flat

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2nd October 2017, 9 years ago | 8

I am at my wit’s end, please help. I purchased my first property in Scotland, Edinburgh, a Buy to Let...

Remortgaging question from out-of-the-country landlord

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2nd October 2017, 9 years ago | 6

My residential home, which I am currently letting on an AST whilst I am out of the country on a...

How to do right by tenants when selling?

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28th September 2017, 9 years ago | 38

I have decided to sell one of my properties but I’m trying to find a way of selling with the...

No copy of agreement and tenant has dementia?

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28th September 2017, 9 years ago | 8

I own a property which I purchased 11 years ago with an in-situ tenant who is under an old style...

Least Risk? S21 or S8

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27th September 2017, 9 years ago | 7

We have a tenant finding it hard to find a property to move to. A developer let them move into...

Tenants refusing access – help with Section 21

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27th September 2017, 9 years ago | 10

I’ve recently been asked to help some elderly friends manage their property (I’m not in this field – it’s as...

If not me then who?

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27th September 2017, 9 years ago | 9

If I do not continue to let out homes as a result of section 24 who will provide the housing?...

Borrowing request hits brick wall?

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26th September 2017, 9 years ago | 5

After some advice, as have been a bit naive and hit a brick wall. I am looking to borrow more...

Tenant running out on utility bills

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26th September 2017, 9 years ago | 6

I rented my property and once the tenant moved out she left owing nearly £700 in utility bills. She contacted...

Council are saying we can’t stay in our own annex?

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26th September 2017, 9 years ago | 13

We demolished an existing garage and rebuilt it with a small flat above about 5 years ago. The planning terms...

It’s happened again!

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23rd September 2017, 9 years ago | 13

Once again, after I have given 2 months notice to quit to tenants, they have failed to pay the rent...

Reinstate claim or start a fresh claim after court fee debacle?

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22nd September 2017, 9 years ago | 6

I was wondering if there are any solicitors on here who could advise me on the following. I have taken...

End of tenancy and derelict car on driveway

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21st September 2017, 9 years ago | 20

I have a property that is about to be vacated. The tenants have had a car on the driveway that...

Is a Property Partnership future proofing my business?

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21st September 2017, 9 years ago | 10

My partner and I have a portfolio of 10 properties in joint names which we fully self-manage including lettings and...

Newham Council threatening new front doors!

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20th September 2017, 9 years ago | 9

Newham Council sending letters to all leaseholders of ex-council flats asking to provide the fire safety certificates or replace front...

Do I still need to go to court TODAY?

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19th September 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I have served a section 8 notice on a tenant for several months of unpaid rent and the court hearing...

Declaration of trust and restriction on title?

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19th September 2017, 9 years ago | 2

I am in the process of trying to sell a property where I have used a DoT to move some...

Incorporating property business with different legal owners?

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19th September 2017, 9 years ago | 4

I have a portfolio of about 25 properties and having spoken to Mark Alexander I have decided to shortly contact...

Retaining an RMC after management transferred to a RTM?

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19th September 2017, 9 years ago | 4

At the moment we have a Resident’s management company (RMC) limited by Shares and management may be transferred to a...