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HMO Internal locks ‘deal breaker’?

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7th November 2013, 13 years ago | 15

I’m at the point of exchange on an HMO licensed 5 bed house, currently let to students. I received a...

What accountancy software do landlords use?

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7th November 2013, 13 years ago | 49

Hi all, I’m fairly new to property investing and brand new to this site. Thanks Property Geek, Rob Dix, for...

Good debt recovery agent?

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1st November 2013, 13 years ago | 39

I have recently had an absconding tenant who owes me £5,000 in rent arrears. I have used debt recovery agents...

Help regarding being a victim of subletting

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31st October 2013, 13 years ago | 13

A well known national letting agency franchise office based in Ealing advertised flatshare, I viewed the property and agreed to...

Are freeholders obliged to insure against escape of water?

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30th October 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I am a leaseholder in a large block of flats built in 2007. After two flats were severely damaged by...

Landlords lose the Zero Tariff with the energy companies

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30th October 2013, 13 years ago | 4

Most savvy landlords will have negotiated with their energy providers, so that in between tenants the tariff automatically reverts to...

I’m losing a tenant every 6 months, please help!

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29th October 2013, 13 years ago | 58

Hi all, My fifth tenant has now decided to leave after having been subject to 6 months of abuse and...

How far back can overpaid Housing Benefit be reclaimed from Landlords?

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29th October 2013, 13 years ago | 32

I am looking for confirmation of the legislation regarding reclaiming Housing Benefit overpaid directly to a private landlord. Is it...

£700 per room council tax!

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23rd October 2013, 13 years ago | 9

I am trying to find out when council tax would become payable by the room instead of for the whole...

Boiler Theft – Copper and Carpets Too!

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23rd October 2013, 13 years ago | 13

I had a call about one of my properties in the Middlesbrough area that has gone downhill quite a way...

Letting a residential property to use as a detox retreat

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22nd October 2013, 13 years ago | 23

Hello, I am looking to set up a holiday ‘detox retreat’ in the Cotswolds where people stay for a week...

My tenants (a couple) have split up – Advice required

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22nd October 2013, 13 years ago | 19

HELP! We took on a couple a year ago as tenants. A month before the end of the contract the...

Deposit Dispute – ADR – Evidence viewing

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22nd October 2013, 13 years ago | 9

I am currently going through ADR with DPS, and am just wondering is it at all possible that the lead...

Damage caused by leak from neighbouring flat

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21st October 2013, 13 years ago | 11

My tenants reported a very serious leak from the water cylinder to my letting agents, who called in my plumber,...

Should I raise rent in line with RPI or CPI?

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18th October 2013, 13 years ago | 14

I have just read the latest survey about rent rises. We have several properties, but one, a townhouse, is coming...

Who is responsible for my tenants £400 water bill?

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18th October 2013, 13 years ago | 21

I recently visited my tenant with a congratulations card as they had recently had a new baby. While I was...

Annual Inspection Certificates for HMOs – Am I on the right Track?

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18th October 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I have a 6-bed HMO (2 storeys and unlicenced). I was inspected recently by the local authority and all was...

Ground rent increased between signing our Lease and Completion

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15th October 2013, 13 years ago | 2

This is my first contribution to Property118. I hope to make many more. We have formed a Right to Manage...

Expat couple looking for advice investing in London

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15th October 2013, 13 years ago | 12

First off, great site! As a wannabe investor/landlord for several years, I’ve been a keen follower of this and similar...

Why Aren’t We More Worried About Withdrawal of Benefits?

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11th October 2013, 13 years ago | 14

I am interested that I can’t see any response to, or comment about, George Osborne’s announcement last week to withdraw...

Return of Tenant’s rent?

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11th October 2013, 13 years ago | 16

I would like help please with legal clarification over whether I have to legally return rent paid in advance by...