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Stuck without lost Deed of Trust?

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29th April 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I bought a property in 2012. Soon after, I made a Deed of Trust to allow the limited company...

The new Making Tax Digital (MTD) tester initiative?

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26th April 2024, 2 years ago | 9

I was looking around my property related emails and came across a full government blurb on the MTD initiative and...

Residents Association in breach of a Fire Safety Order?

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26th April 2024, 2 years ago | 3

How can the shareholders of a small Residents Association get the Directors to run the association properly? At present, we...

Andy Burnham’s Latest Commitment to Renters?

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25th April 2024, 2 years ago | 13

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election newsletter arrived this morning. Of the 6 candidates in the running, very few...

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CCJ extension for professional rogue tenant?

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25th April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

I managed to get a CCJ against a rogue tenant almost 6 years ago. The CCJ only covered the outstanding...

Leaving the UK - Statutory Residence Test?

BRP cards to be scrapped?

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25th April 2024, 2 years ago | 3

I have just been sent an email from the Home Office. Looks like those plastic Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) cards...

What happens to the subtenants when my contract with the housing association ends?

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24th April 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I bought a 5-flat property last year and it’s being sublet and managed by a housing association (this was...

Student HMOs VS Professional HMOs?

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24th April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, hope all is well. I have purchased an HMO that was let to students and I have continued renting...

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How can housing associations ensure rent payments amid DWP challenges?

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23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I work for a housing association and last year managed to attach a managed payment to landlord (MPTL) for...

Freeholder nightmare – What are my options?

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23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi there, advice and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. The freeholder of my property has a legal obligation as it...

Is it worth chasing rent arrears and damages?

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23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, a few years ago, my tenants signed a Deed of Surrender (DOS) and they now owe four months rent...

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Can ventilation systems tackle damp in homes?

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23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 45

Hi, with damp and mould being a big issue, are ventilation systems a good idea? This last winter on the...

Just be thankful you don’t let in Amsterdam?

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23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 4

My daughter is renting out her apartment in Amsterdam, having moved to Leiden. Her tax liability will be based on...

Room sizes and LHA rates?

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23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I have a flat with 2 bedrooms but the lounge is huge. Lounge is irregular shaped 16.38 sqm, Bed...

Help – Energy supply dispute?

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22nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, in short: this is an EDF supply dispute. Our last tenant had an account with EDF for electricity. The...

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The next BTL disaster coming your way!

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22nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, here’s something I’d like the views of Property 118 readers on. Some of you will have read of my...

Where are the decision-makers who could support landlords and tenants with sensible policies?

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22nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Shelter says “26,000 no fault” evictions have been enforced by bailiffs since 2019. If this relates to the 5 million...

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Help – Tenant moved out and no rent payment from Universal Credit?

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22nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I get direct rent payments from Universal Credit for a tenant who has been in the property for 2...

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What’s best for your retirement, BTL or pension?

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19th April 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Hello, buy to let was seen as the ideal ‘pension’ investment for those who didn’t have the luxury of a...

Hand signing an eviction notice related to Section 21 concerns

Could adding a reason for eviction change landlords’ image?

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18th April 2024, 2 years ago | 30

Whilst reading about how long it’s taken to reform Section 21 evictions, it occurred to me that if five years...

Section 21 date error?

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18th April 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, on my behalf my management agent issued a section 21 notice. The notice was dated 01/11/2023 with a date...