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What will be the market rate for forthcoming Section 13 rent increases?

4th December 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hello, When the Renters’ Rights Bill attains Royal Assent next year, and every application for Section 13 annual rent increase...

Black mould growth on a damp window corner after tenant eviction.

How should we handle tenants’ belongings and mould after eviction?

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2nd December 2024, 2 years ago | 12

After months of struggle (9 months), including a breathing space moratorium, we have finally managed to evict our tenants for...

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Am I being ripped off by communal block insurance?

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2nd December 2024, 2 years ago | 12

I have a two bedroom flat in a large Aberdeen development of 2/3/4 bedroom flats. I pay 0.89% of the...

Birmingham Council Lease plans to register their interest on title deeds?

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29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

I have just been notified that Birmingham Council is planning a change to the scheme in which they lease private...

Wooden figures exchange housing benefit bag with house showing rising costs

Government turns the screws on vulnerable tenants?

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29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

In 2007, the housing benefit rate for a three-bed home in Cleveleys, Lancashire was £520pm, today it is £623.30 or...

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Wired Smoke Alarm on standard 2 bed 1900s terraced property?

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28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 9

The Local Authority is insisting I have a wired smoke alarm fitted (England) and a new EICR once completed (just...

Pink storage box labeled "Personal Belongings" used for organizing tenant items after eviction.

Joint tenancy – can either evicted tenant collect all items?

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27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 15

My evicted tenants were on a joint tenancy. Apparently, one tenant had moved out and the remaining tenant had to...

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

Treat Landlords more like Farmers?

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26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 12

With all the recent fuss about farmers and the changes in inheritance tax rules for them, something struck me and...

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Positive input Ventilation units – What is your experience?

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26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 48

Positive input Ventilation units (PIVs) to clear dampness around the window reveals. We have had new double-glazed plastic windows fitted...

Wooden house model beside a paper with the word “BENEFIT,” symbolizing housing benefit payments.

How to handle housing benefit payments direct to landlord after ownership change?

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26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

I had a friend ask me for help, unfortunately, I am at a loss to advise. Can anyone offer some...

Air source heat pump outside a building symbolizing reduced energy costs for landlords

Why isn’t the government supporting landlords investing in heat pumps?

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22nd November 2024, 2 years ago | 38

Due to the skyrocketing costs of energy, two years ago we started replacing existing gas-fired boilers with air source heat...

Black piggy bank under a red “Past Due” stamp symbolizing unpaid rent or arrears.

Why was my Universal Credit direct rent payment request denied?

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19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, in short, my tenant is in significant arrears. They had a child in hospital for a while and I...

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Is the NRLA still run for a common purpose?

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18th November 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hello, I posted below as a response to a topic last week but maybe this should be discussed more as...

Businessperson tearing a contract in half, symbolizing termination of an agreement

Advice on my justification to terminate the agency agreement?

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18th November 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hello fellow landlords, I have a situation for which I am wondering if anyone has advice. In late 2022 I...

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How to cut energy bills in a Victorian HMO?

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18th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, could I please get some advice on reducing energy bills in my rental property. The property is an old...

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New Freeholder failed to issue Section 3 notice?

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15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, a new freeholder failed to issue a Section 3 notice to 37 long leaseholders (whole block) when he bought...

Red 3D text spelling “DEBT” with the letter “E” replaced by a pound symbol (£)

Is it possible to recover debt over 10k from a UC tenant who’s disappeared?

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15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I’ve recently endured a 16-month process to evict a tenant who was receiving Universal Credit (UC). During that time,...

Slightly open wooden door with a question mark symbol, representing uncertainty about housing policy.

Is government policy hurting the vulnerable and driving landlords out of the market?

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15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Many vulnerable tenants are people who need the most help and support from their landlord. There are a large number...

Overwhelmed landlord with head on desk surrounded by property documents and charts

Bought a property at auction without details of existing tenant?

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14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 26

Hello, I made a bid on a property in an auction without doing due diligence but the bidding did not...

Living room filled with packed moving boxes and a red alarm clock symbolizing urgency during tenant move-out.

How can I minimize tension while allowing my ex-tenant to collect their belongings?

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14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, the day before the eviction my (ex) tenant told me they need additional time to collect their items as...

Woman on phone under umbrella in kitchen during water leak

Excess protection for escape of water claims in block of flats?

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14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Dear All, I am reaching out to inquire if anyone is aware of insurance companies in the UK that offer an...

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