All posts by Readers Question
Zoopla or Rightmove?
OK, we know which is the biggest (for now at least), my question is; which do you think is best, Zoopla or Rightmove and why?
This all started with a tweet (embedded below) but then I decided to make this...
Universal Credit Debate...
The Universal Credit, due to be introduced in October 2013, is a new scheme which aims to simplify the benefits system by combining all in-work benefits( jobseeker’s allowance, tax credits, income...
Private Rented Sector Licencing Debate...
Richard Cubitt, a reader of Property118 has submitted the following summary of Private Rented Sector Licencing. In an email to the Editor or Property118 Richard said “All of this information is...
Readers advice request – cellar keeps filling up with water...
Sallie has written in to request advice from Property118 readers as she owns a property in which the cellar keeps filling up with water. Have any readers of Property118 had a similar problem or can you...
Problem Letting Agent...
Linda has written in to share her problem letting agent story and to ask the Property118 community for their opinions, guidance and advice. The remaining content of this post is Linda’s:-
“I...
Property Snake and Property Bee...
Hi there
Didn’t know who else to ask about this – I was an avid user of both Property Snake and Property-Bee to research property prices and source BMV (Below Market Value) deals
Property snake seems...
Would you sell in an auction if you were me?
Steve wants to know from readers of Property118 whether they think, in his circumstances, he should sell his property in an auction.
Steve has very kindly given us permission to publish his email below.
End of Tenancy Council Tax Demand – update...
Thanks for the responses to the original post, also entitled “End of Tenancy Council tax Demand“. To clarify the position it was a furnished tenancy so the empty relief is not possible.
Most...
Buying a property with a regulated tenancy – READERS QUESTION...
I am considering buying a property with a regulated tenancy. It is occupied by one person who is getting on in age. As I understand it once the tenant is no longer living there, either by going into residential...
Illegal Eviction – A True Story...
As this is a true story about an illegal eviction I would like to remain anonymous please.
I witnessed it, it wasn’t my property and it was not a scene you would associate with an illegal eviction.
My letting agent has done a runner...
My letting agent has done a runner and left various aspects of my property management in a mess.
In some cases, the tenants named no longer exist. The Gas & Electricity Supplier is owed a lot of money...
Can the Housing Benefit Office Do This?
I have a property which I rent to my son who is on Housing Benefit.
He has several medical problems mainly brought on by the use of drugs in the past.
I had two other properties which I had let out before...
End of Tenancy Council Tax Question...
Has anyone come across this end of tenancy Council Tax situation as I have for a property tenancy which recently ended?
The tenants left on the end day of a 6 month assured shorthold tenancy. They were...
Renewal fees from letting agents – READERS QUESTION...
I have a question regarding renewal fees from letting agents and would very much welcome any feedback or advice that readers of Property118 can offer.
I have used the same letting agent for the past 7...
Seven Benefits to Tenants of Dealing Directly with a Landlord...
Readers response letter to the article entitled “Landlords should not be allowed to let their own properties” in which our reader lists seven benefits to tenants of dealing directly with a...
Selling a tenanted property portfolio – READERS QUESTION...
My brother and I have decided to sell 9 of the properties in our portfolio. The purpose is to raise additional working capital to do more local refurb and flip deals. We are making between £30,000 and...
Traditional or Fixed Fee Online Estate Agents?
Hi Mark
I have a question for you and your readers regarding traditional estate agents vs fixed fee online estate agents if you think it’s worthy of publishing.
I’ve never tried these fixed fee...
Question regarding Local Authority Homeless policy...
I have a property related question regarding Local Authority Homeless policy.
My local authority advises tenants to ignore section 21 notices and to stay in the property until a court order / bailiffs...
DSS Over-payments – Readers Advice Request...
As there are so many experts in the area of DSS over-payments (or LHA as it’s now called) I am going to open up this topic for our readers to provide Eve with the advice she has requested in her...
Life Insurance for Landlords – IFA readers letter...
As an avid reader of Property118.com I was very interested to read a couple of recent articles 1) Should landlords buy life insurance and 2) What happens when a landlord dies – both of which...
Landlords Insurance Dilemma...
I have received an email from one of our readers who has a Landlords Insurance Dilemma and I’m not confident enough to answer his question absolutely. If you can help please comment below, no blatant...