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Regaining possession of a private sector leased property?

12th April 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, does anyone have any experience of getting possession of their property back which is leased under a private sector...

Extra unexpected fee to assign deed of covenant to Freeholder?

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12th April 2024, 2 years ago | 1

I decided to gift a second home to my son and engaged a solicitor to conduct the transfer. The solicitor...

What to include in letter of consent to let as joint freeholder?

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12th April 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hello, as one of three joint Freeholders and a leaseholder of one of the three flats, I’ve been approached to...

Mobile phone mast lease dilemma?

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11th April 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, a phone mast on the flat roof was installed of my commercial property over a decade ago before I...

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Easy rent review without S13 – approved by Citizens Advice?

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10th April 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I am thinking of granting an AST for three years. It will have a tenant’s break clause on the...

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Renting my property to insurance companies?

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10th April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, 18 years ago, we managed to rent our three bedroom, end of terrace property to the council but it...

Declaration of Trust issue?

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9th April 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hello, We would like to revoke a Declaration of Trust currently in my husband’s name to reflect the usual 50:50...

Freeholder asking leasholder to pay for repairs on his side of the building?

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8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, apologies if this is a dumb question but my wife is the leaseholder on one of the fout flats...

Making Tax Digital – Maximum efficiency option?

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8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 17

As landlords, we are forever accommodating new changes, a major procedural one will be the switch to (Make Tax Digital)...

Who pays for damaged door after police welfare call?

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8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hi, I am a new landlord and the police carried out a welfare call at the property. The police would...

Substantial water damage not reported to me by tenant or agent!

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8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, a recent inspection received from my managing agent revealed substantial water damage to the upstairs bathroom walls and flooring...

EPC’s are changing – apparently?

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8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, just read a new article on the NRLA website. This one seems to come out of the blue to...

Help – Dwelling Count for Deed of certificate?

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8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hello Folks, I am in the process of completing the Leaseholder deed of certificate and I need some help. On...

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Pushy Lenders?

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4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Most lenders take a fairly relaxed approach to interest-only, but I`m wondering if ones who are a bit pushy are...

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Right to extend lease declined due to Land Registry delay. Is it legal?

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4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hello, Although I have bought the right to immediately extend my lease (Sec 42 by Vendor and Deed Of Assignment...

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Tenancies in Northern Ireland – same rules apply?

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4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, what are agents supposed to provide newbie tenants in Northern Ireland, before and after a tenancy is agreed ?...

Helping a tenant who has had a stroke?

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3rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello, I have had a great tenant for the last 16 years, always paid on time, he kept the place...

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Has anyone claimed on tenant default insurance?

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2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello, Does anyone have experience of claiming on tenant default insurance? I have had a tenant default claim refused since...

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Rent increase paperwork dilemma?

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2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I want to make a 5% rent increase for tenants who are on assured shorthold periodic tenancies. I have...

Can’t get building insurance certificate from freeholder?

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2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, despite my repeated emails to my block managing agent, my freeholder is not providing the block’s building insurance certificate....

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Is legislation forcing people to live on the streets?

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2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 7

I am exasperated by my situation and navigating the never ending legislation forcing landlords to evict, sell or face a...

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