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Damp and Mould Issues in Terraced Property

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10th July 2014, 12 years ago | 33

I became a member today and, although I have read many articles, this is my first post. Can I say,...

Change of use for flat below

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9th July 2014, 12 years ago | 3

Hello I am a regular reader but this is my first post. We have recently purchased an ex LA (local...

Releasing equity – please help!

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9th July 2014, 12 years ago | 20

I am new to BTL and have a question about the concept of releasing equity. My situation is the following: I...

Neighbour flat leaking pipes damaging garage

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8th July 2014, 12 years ago | 15

I live in a block of flats where we manage the maintenance and upkeep of the building in house. However,...

Flat to use as Serviced Apartment

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8th July 2014, 12 years ago | 8

I’m thinking about getting a flat with the sole intent of handing it over to a managing agent for the...

Planning permission for C3 to C4 in Article 4 conservation area

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8th July 2014, 12 years ago | 10

I’m looking at buying a two bedroomed Victorian terraced house in NN1. My plan is to refurbish but nothing major...

Back to Back Housing Fire Safety Requirements

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8th July 2014, 12 years ago | 14

Bradford Council are forcing me to put an LD3 interlinked fire detection system in a 2 bed back to back...

Landlord intimidation – now is the time for action

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 64

I am aware that a lot of landlords on this site have faced some of the same problems with councils...

Tenant or owner won’t supply copy of tenancy agreement on property I am purchasing

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 26

I’m in the process of purchasing a flat and shop under one deed. It’s a hostile purchase (forced) and neither...

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Anti-social behaviour directed to new tenants – please help!

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 7

We evicted a long term housing benefit tenant who consistently failed to pay her rent and who became seriously in...

Who is responsible for the Council tax and what dates?

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 14

I would really appreciate some advice please for the following situation: Tenant paid rent up to 23/04/2013. Property inspected &...

Time scales for vacated tenant’s goods?

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 12

I can see many different time limits on different sites given in order to comply with Torts act. These times...

Tenants rights – statutory periodic tenancy

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5th July 2014, 12 years ago | 52

I have been a tenant in a property for two years now and have had to sign 6 month contracts....

Buy to Let book list suggestions requested

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2nd July 2014, 12 years ago | 8

Hello everyone! I’ve just had an offer accepted on my first buy to let property in London and while I’ve...

Inventory Protocol when there is no void and student tenants change

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1st July 2014, 12 years ago | 8

I have a HMO property that I rent to six students. Their contract ends on 31st July and a Inventory...

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Setting up small unlicensed HMO

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30th June 2014, 12 years ago | 10

I’m in the process of setting a small unlicensed HMO up.The house will be shared with no locks on doors...

Tenants and carpets?

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30th June 2014, 12 years ago | 7

I would like to learn what to do when a property has been rented out whereby the keeping of clean...

With or without tenants?

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30th June 2014, 12 years ago | 16

I have a small portfolio of 4 x modern apartments, in Leigh, Gtr Manchester. Each is 2 bed, first floor(...

Landlord transfer?

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30th June 2014, 12 years ago | 1

I have inherited a property which has a tenant who has been in there nearly 10 years now. I know...

Service charge deficit

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30th June 2014, 12 years ago | 8

Hi, wondered if anyone has ever encountered this problem with a management company. I have received a letter from my...

Croydon yet another area to introduce Selective Licensing

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27th June 2014, 12 years ago | 148

However, the term “selective licensing” is something of a misnomer in this instance, as the proposal is for it to...