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Is my letting agent responsible for a poor repair?

8th September 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I’m looking for advice from Property118 readers regarding a situation I have with my letting agent in Scotland, and...

Provide a fire extinguisher or no fire extinguisher?

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7th September 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, what are Property118 readers thoughts on letting agents requesting a fire extinguisher and fire blanket to be fixed in...

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Rent increase permitted during tenant exit dispute?

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6th September 2023, 3 years ago | 20

Hello, I have a tenant of 7 years that I served formal landlord-tenant notice along with a section 21. The...

New property purchase – is it a HMO?

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6th September 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hi, I’m new here. Please be gentle. I am a BTL investor of 25 years, so not a complete newbie,...

Illustration of houses with the word eviction, symbolising Section 21 rental evictions

Council advice to tenants nearing S21 date – Help!

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4th September 2023, 3 years ago | 85

Hello, our situation we have had a tenant in place at one of our properties for around 5 years –...

electric heating, gas shortage supply this winter, gas rationing

Gas shortage supplies this winter?

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4th September 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, just watched a video by Nigel Farage who was talking about Europe filling up its gas tanks with LPG...

Tenant caused Fire – Can I sue for damages?

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4th September 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I have recently had a house fire caused by a tenant. The fire investigators deemed it was an accident...

One Property two related families – HMO?

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4th September 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hi everyone, I need some advice, please. I am in search of new tenants for a 3-bed house and have...

Property Management company resigned?

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1st September 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I am a landlord of a flat within an estate and have been paying service charges to a property...

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Why is the county court so slow?

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31st August 2023, 3 years ago | 17

Hi All. I am the landlord of a property, I applied for a repossession order through the court as my...

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Buying to Let in Northern Ireland – advice?

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31st August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I’m thinking of looking outside England for rental opportunities but not Wales or Scotland. I would be interested in...

pic of bailiff gaining entrance to a rented home to evict property118

What is length of time for a bailiff eviction date?

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30th August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hi, Does anyone know currently the time frame for a bailiff eviction date in Manchester? The letting agents told me...

Ceiling-mounted positive input ventilation outlet releasing filtered air

EPC rating destroyed by Positive Input Ventilation (PIV)?

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30th August 2023, 3 years ago | 47

Hello, I own three fairly typical mid terrace solid-brick houses. All have double glazing, loft insulation and gas central heating....

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Tenant wants to leave early?

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30th August 2023, 3 years ago | 23

Hello, I have a tenant that wants to leave at the end of month 8 of a 12 month tenancy...

Person reviewing roof repair costs and housing documents at a desk with miniature house models

Does re-valuing risk wasting money?

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30th August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, Our block of flats is owned by the leaseholders, except one which has a long lease pre-dating self-enfranchisement. According...

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Is the council making up student accommodation rules?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I am a student landlord, student dwellings are exempt for council tax. However, Lancaster Council appear to be making...

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New student tenant alleges mould – but we can’t find it?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello everyone, I have a student tenant who moved in on July 1st and as soon as little more than...

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Trouble with managing agent over directorship?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I own a flat in a block of 15 flats. Some of them are rented and some of us...

Police raid found cannabis plants and now freeholder wants property back?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello everyone, My son bought a leasehold flat in North West London and the freeholder has been sending him numerous...

Key resting on tenancy agreement paperwork relating to a rental arrangement for multiple occupants

Which type of agreement/tenancy do I need?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I have a prospective tenant who wants to rent my property. They are actually friends of mine. They are...

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Fire alarms – do I need to carry out a weekly test?

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25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I am aware in properties such as blocks of flats it is now required to have a six monthly...