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Letting agents withholding rent paid in advance?

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15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I recently let one of my properties on the basis that the prospective tenant had passed all the standard...

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Should I rent to Serco for 7 years?

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15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, in a last-ditch attempt to remain in property rental, I have discussed a 7-year lease with Serco to house...

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Referencing agency missed CCJ?

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15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 22

Hi, we ran a letting agency for a few years and are landlords ourselves. We used a referencing agency for...

Book your tickets now for National Landlord Investment Show

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15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 0

A popular event for landlords is returning for its first show in 2024. The National Landlord Investment Show returns to...

What would you ask Michael Gove, if you could?

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14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I’ve been a hands on landlord for over 20 years, and regularly renovate properties and deal with tenants, trades...

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Can a council charge the new licence fee on an old application?

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13th February 2024, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I applied for a selective property licence on behalf of a landlord on 27/9/2023. At that time, the licence...

Eviction extended by 5 months after court judgement?

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12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I have only had to serve one section 8 in 25 years. To my horror, the disrespect of the...

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Surrender and regrant of leases is it legal?

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12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I am in the middle of protracted litigation with my Residents Management Company. I have discovered lease assets such...

Navigating Section 21 process?

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12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 15

Hi all, I have unfortunately found myself in the position where I need to sell the house that I rent...

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How to handle rent arrears when guarantor has passed away?

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12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hi all, not too sure how to proceed with this tenant, the tenant has paid rent regularly for about 1.5...

When can I get my property back?

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8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 9

Hi, I need some advice as my tenancy agreement ends in August 2025, I want my property back as I...

Can I delay the bailiffs?

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8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, We are slowly (and thankfully) escaping the world of rental properties after almost 20 years, which involves selling our...

Tenants subletting flat without permission?

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8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the following: • Flat rented out to Party A on a 1...

Mortgage consolidation query?

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8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I have 4 BTL interest-only mortgages originally with Mortgage Express, later taken over by Siberite. No missed payments/arrears, and...

Issued a section 21 but have a Prescribed Information problem?

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7th February 2024, 3 years ago | 21

Hi, I’m quite new to buy to lets and have educated myself as I go along. I have now learnt...

Urgent – Guarantor form advice?

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7th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I have been asked to sign as a witness to a deed on a guarantor agreement. My friend’s daughter...

Is my Tarmac trespassing?

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7th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, There is tarmac to the front and side of my property and my neighbour has told me that it...

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A question on section 21 documents needed?

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6th February 2024, 3 years ago | 23

Hello, I have issued a section 21 notice to my long term tenants recently, their latest rental agreement was dated...

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Prescribed Information date works both ways – beware!

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5th February 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, During Covid, my letting agent sent the Prescribed Information (PI) to my tenant by email the night before the...

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What happens if my tenant doesn’t remove her belongings?

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5th February 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, Finally, after 8 months I have had the court bailiffs in to repossess my property. However, the tenant wasn’t...

Urgent help needed: Tenant troubles, rent arrears, and court setbacks

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2nd February 2024, 3 years ago | 51

Hello, I rented out my only house in April 2022 due to a job opportunity in a different city. Two...