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Rabbits and bird running loose in property!

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2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 13

After the trauma of my first section 8 eviction, I finally enter the house to find the tenant, has let...

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Need for repairs hindered by a challenging tenant?

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2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, I have a block of 10 small studios, all long term and lovely tenants – one of my lovely...

Have we got possession after death of tenant?

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28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I’m very much an accidental joint landlord with my brother. The flat we had was rented through a letting...

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Non-Qualifying Leaseholders push for reform

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28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Following the Non-Qualifying Leaseholders Campaign Groups member representations including correspondence to their MPs and case studies reported by media, the...

Keep Portfolio or buy into a REIT?

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28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello all, my father is a portfolio landlord who wants to retire. He doesn’t want the hassle of managing property...

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EICR and Build Regulations Certificate confusion

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28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Hi, I had an EICR booked and carried out at a small commercial property as the 5 years certificate was...

Why can’t the media understand how inflation affects rent rises?

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27th March 2024, 2 years ago | 27

Hello, I am a big fan of the Times and Financial Times as these newspapers are usually reliable and have...

Tenant to pay the legal cost of eviction?

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26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I had a court hearing where we requested the judge to add the legal cost to the money order...

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How do I sue a letting agent?

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26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, Has anyone sued a letting agent? My daughter’s agent cost her almost £2,000 through their negligence. First, the tenant...

Landlord stressed over paperwork and new rental legislation at his desk

Will the council fine me £30,000 for not having a license?

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25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hello, I have received an email from Brent Council to apply for a landlord license, which I am working on...

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What is considered a fair rent increase or are there limitations?

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25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Hello, I currently have two properties, both of which have AST for 12 months. The current tenants have lived in...

How do I end an unlicensed HMO in Newham?

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22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hello, any advice is much appreciated. I have an unlicensed HMO in Newham which I need to draw to an...

Extremely rigorous tenant screening, insurance and total protection?

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21st March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The title speaks for itself. Unfortunately, it has taken a year to the day exactly to evict non-paying tenants. This...

Appointment of Court Bailiff – How do I pay?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hello, I received an order for possession operative on or after 5 March from Southend County Court. My agent tells...

Is the student lets end date really in the Renters Reform Bill?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi everybody, regarding the Renters Reform Bill, I know Michael Gove said that he would allow student lets to have...

Unregulated gas charges?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I’ll try and be as clear as I can with this, it is not a system that everyone is...

Any advice now I can’t do DIY conveyancing anymore?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, I’m a niche landlord with a small portfolio of garages. These are mostly small properties able to house a...

Tenant passed away with no will?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

My long-term tenant has sadly died. She lived alone and had been in my property for over 15 years. She...

Can a limited company be considered a direct descendant for inheritance tax purposes?

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19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, my son is in the process of inheriting a residential property from his late grandmother’s estate. He’s exploring the...

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Mandatory HMO Licence requirements?

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19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I have a 3-bedroom house in Newham I am thinking of converting the through lounge to two bedrooms thus...

Which is the best property management software?

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19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hello, I am a commercial and residential landlord; I have 60 properties in 5 limited companies and am looking for...

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