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Buildings insurance for empty property?

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3rd June 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, can anyone recommend a company that does buildings insurance for an empty property that I’m going to sell? I’ve...

Failure to Protect Tenancy Deposit Claim?

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3rd June 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I am in a bit of a pickle and looking for advice and guidance from Property118 members. I leased...

Capital Gains Tax Question – PPR Title Splitting

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31st May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hello I have a capital gains tax question. Someone owns a home and they have lived in it the whole...

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Which is the best landlord insurance when tenants are on benefits?

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31st May 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hello, I’m posting for a friend who is a landlord with a 2-bed flat in London. I’m hoping other landlords...

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How do I enforce a CCJ?

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31st May 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hello, after five and a half years, a CCJ debtor still hasn’t paid their outstanding rent (£3k). Attachment to earnings...

Tenant carrying out work to the property?

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30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Dear all, our property has been let out to a conscientious couple with children for several years during which time...

Paying for a selective licence?

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30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, as far as I am aware, while the cost of a selective licence is determined by councils, the process...

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Addressing new owners’ legal non-compliance in leasehold property?

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30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, we own the freehold of a property in Wales containing three individual leasehold flats, one of which has recently...

Should I choose a corporate let over an AST for summer tenants?

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30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I have prospective tenants who own two coastal properties (to let out in summer), who wish to live in...

Is a vote for Reform the logical choice for landlords?

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29th May 2024, 2 years ago | 139

I’d appreciate your thoughts because it seems to me that the only realistic hope for landlords teaching the two major...

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Confusion around Leasehold Freehold Reform Act?

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29th May 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, does anyone have any information regarding the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill particularly with the redress scheme? ie will...

0.5% SDLT on Property Investment Company Share Purchases

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29th May 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi all, I am a Ltd Company B2L investor looking to expand my portfolio. One of the key barriers I...

Why has landlord created leases on parking spaces?

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28th May 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, we have two phases in our property development: Phase One: 149 flats (140 with leases), built around 2005. Phase...

Agent mistake confirming wrong TDS deposit scheme?

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28th May 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi Everyone, An unusual one here as my tenant engaged solicitors to claim against me, because my agent made a...

Rent arrears claim post Deed of Surrender?

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24th May 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi Everyone, My ex-tenants and I have signed a deed of surrender which reads: “The Tenant hereby surrenders and releases...

Repayment of stolen management fees a condition of sale?

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24th May 2024, 2 years ago | 11

There are 6 freehold properties all equally own a shared drive and communal land. Membership of the management company is...

Conveyancing Solicitors missed simple basic checks?

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24th May 2024, 2 years ago | 5

I have been made aware during the proposed sale of the building I own, that planning permission was granted for...

Legal Eagle required for council approved rent to rent contract?

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22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 6

I am looking for a solicitor well versed in looking at commercial contracts with a property owner and a rent...

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Adult son left in property after tenant moved out?

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22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I am looking for advice from Property118 readers, I issued a Section 8 notice to my tenant, who has...

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Do I need to provide a gas safety certificate after my lease ends?

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22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I decided to rent my property through one of these guarantee rent agencies (who have contracts with the local...

Tenant won’t provide bank details for us to refund deposit!

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21st May 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, we have a problem that we are hoping others can advise on please. We are using an eviction specialist...