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Who is liable for no Gas Safety Cert?

13th June 2016, 10 years ago | 19

Can anyone please clarify whether I, as the landlady, or the letting agent would be held responsible if heaven forbid...

I cannot grant myself a lease extension?

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10th June 2016, 10 years ago | 15

I have just learned that my flat is 67 years lease remaining the same as the other flat which is...

Planning Permission in Newham Borough

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10th June 2016, 10 years ago | 4

I am looking to get a HMO licence for a property in Newham borough. The house is a three stories...

Repairs required before ending tenancy agreement?

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9th June 2016, 10 years ago | 8

I am ending my Tenancy in a few weeks after giving notice. I have received a letter from the Landlord...

Reservation fee for new build apartment?

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9th June 2016, 10 years ago | 7

I reserved an apartment in a new build block off-plan. I signed a reservation form and paid a fee of...

Freeholders valuer not authorised to negotiate the premium

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8th June 2016, 10 years ago | 5

I am on the process of extending my lease. My surveyor has informed me that the Freeholder’s surveyor is not...

Tenant is an Offshore Worker

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6th June 2016, 10 years ago | 24

I was wondering if anyone else was in a similar position to myself. My tenant is an offshore worker who...

Unfavourable mortgage terms and conditions

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6th June 2016, 10 years ago | 11

During the last few weeks I have been in the process of arranging one remortgage and one mortgage for my...

Moving away from ASTs north of the border?

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6th June 2016, 10 years ago | 12

We north of the border are moving away from Assured and SAT s to no term agreements. Tenant can up...

Big problem and legal costs extending my lease!

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6th June 2016, 10 years ago | 5

I am trying to do a simple Statutory lease extension on a fairly ordinary flat in a block of about...

Partner buying out friend – tenants in common or minimal share?

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6th June 2016, 10 years ago | 0

I’m really struggling to understand the SDLT implications for a transaction I have coming up, I hope someone here can...

When is an HMO not an HMO or vice versa?

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6th June 2016, 10 years ago | 3

I need help please identifying whether a property is an HMO. 4 stories with 4 self contained units each with...

Postgraduate seeks help with research on legislation affecting landlords

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4th June 2016, 10 years ago | 12

Landlords, do you know all the changes impacting your property portfolio? I am a postgraduate student currently completing a research...

Right to Rent but unable to meet tenant prior to start of tenancy?

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3rd June 2016, 10 years ago | 9

I have 2 new tenants starting their new tenancy at the end of this month when they move down from...

Advice appreciated for my biggest venture yet on build cost and time?

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3rd June 2016, 10 years ago | 6

Advice appreciated for my biggest venture yet! – 8 flats and a terrace of 4 2bed houses! I’ve redeveloped properties...

Repairing corporate lease offer?

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3rd June 2016, 10 years ago | 4

I currently have a house to rent and am advertising on the usual sites. I have been contacted by a...

Water damage negligence for the second time!

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2nd June 2016, 10 years ago | 11

My flat has awful water damage because the landlord above failed to service his water cylinder for 6 years and...

How does a Company Landlord sign an AST?

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2nd June 2016, 10 years ago | 19

Twice now I have had a judge question how I have signed an AST on behalf of my company. What...

Drunken neighbour harassing threatening and frightening off my tenants!

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1st June 2016, 10 years ago | 14

Nuisance drunken neighbour is harassing, threatening and frightening off my tenants which is costing me a lot of money. Can...

We want out of contract but where do we stand?

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1st June 2016, 10 years ago | 7

We own a flat, rented to a great tenant, found by an agent, who don’t manage it, we do. We...

Management agency quit without notice

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26th May 2016, 10 years ago | 6

My Father died suddenly, leaving me to manage a small portfolio that provided income for my Mother. I live many...