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Close-up of a tenancy agreement being signed by a tenant

Tenancy agreement signed but not dated?

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16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

I have just realised my AST tenancy agreement has been signed by myself, the letting agent and the tenant, but...

Judge’s gavel and legal scales symbolising landlord possession court actions.

Landlord discrimination – the last straw?

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16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 34

As we watch the supply of rental property dwindle and rents head North, I thought I’d add my latest experience...

Landlord stressed over property costs and EPC ratings while money flows from laptop.

Should landlords get an EPC now or wait for new regulations?

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15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 34

Hello all, like everyone I dreaded telling my tenants that their “forever home” might not be forever due to the...

3D figure sitting on a red question mark, representing uncertainty or doubt.

Is NHS family relocations offer a suspiciously good deal?

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15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 15

I am currently advertising my property for rent in London and was recently contacted by HPL Estates. They claim to...

Modern electric radiator mounted on wall beside sofa

How do I replace storage heaters to retain EPC C rating?

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15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I have a 2-bed flat with 20-year-old storage heaters still in working order. The electrician who reset one recently...

Person completing property inspection paperwork for HMO licensing compliance

Navigating a dispute with council over HMO Licensing?

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15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, recently, I found myself in a frustrating situation with Brent Council regarding the licensing of a property I rent...

Wooden house model with EPC rating chart and red arrow beside stacked coins and calculator

EPC improvements – True or False?

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14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 10

1. I propose to replace a gas boiler, in a rented property I own, by an Air Source Heat Pump...

Pile of red warning signs with question marks symbolizing confusion or legal uncertainty.

Does requiring landlords to publish their address breach the Human Rights Act 1998?

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14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 40

The requirement for landlords to have their home address on a proposed public register, even if having a letting/managing agent,...

Red upward arrow breaking through a surface symbolising challenges with roof access in a shared building

No common access to roof space?

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10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi Everyone, I own a flat in a multiple-owned block in London and rainwater is entering because (as I can...

Tenant confused about arranging a gas safety check with communication icons around a laptop.

Tenant refusing access for gas safety check?

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10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 195

Hi, my tenant finally agreed a day and time access for an annual gas safety check. However, because the tenant...

Puzzle pieces highlighting partnership values like collaboration, trust, and goals

Three partner property investment dispute?

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9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Dear Fellow readers, I have a question regarding partnership law. Can an investment property held by three partners in equal...

Business figures reacting to conflict as one shouts through a megaphone, symbolising dispute with mortgage lenders

The Mortgage Works and Templeton LPA Receivers – does anyone have experience?

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9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hello everyone, We are having problems dealing with Templeton LPA Receivers who have been appointed by The Mortgage Works. We...

Man considering whether to evict a family member, shown with arrows pointing to eviction choices

Should I evict my brother?

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8th October 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hi, here is some backstory to my situtation. My mother died in 2019, as the oldest son of four siblings...

Person reviewing roof repair costs and housing documents at a desk with miniature house models

Forcing RTM to raise funds for urgent works?

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8th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

I sit on the board of an Right to Manage (RTM) in a block of 10 flats. We need roof...

Cartoon figure reacting to a large red question mark, illustrating uncertainty about buying a flat with a liquidated management company

Should I buy a flat in a block where the management company is in liquidation?

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7th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I am interested in buying a flat to rent out but the management company of the block has gone...

Woman looking up at a question mark sticky note on her forehead, symbolising uncertainty about renting through a Ltd company

Accountant advising tenant to rent through Ltd company?

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4th October 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi, my partner’s tenant is currently paying mates rates [£500 below market] on a personal AST. The tenant is a...

Rising rent concept with stacked coins and a wooden house symbolizing increasing rental costs

Rent increase now or just before RRB?

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3rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, I have a few rentals coming up for annual rent reviews between Nov 2024 – Feb 2025. In light...

EPC madness: Are EPCRR judgements failing?

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3rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 19

I want to be environmentally conscious (who doesn’t?) and improve the legacy of both property and planet. I also want...

Hand separating wooden puzzle pieces symbolising a broken contract in an eviction context

How to evict family member without a tenancy agreement?

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2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi Everyone, I need to evict a tenant/family member. I’ve served a section 21, but I am seeing conflicting information...

HMRC letters related to delayed Form 17 processing and tax reporting issues

HMRC delay causes me to pay more tax?

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2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

I sent Form 17 to HMRC just before Christmas in 2022 to change the ownership of my properties for better...

Hand blocking a money bag with a pound symbol, representing refusing a payoff to a lodger

Should I pay difficult lodger to leave?

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1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hi, my partner and I own a two-bedroom flat in Scotland and have decided to rent out one of the...