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Advice on the responsibilities of a Freeholder?

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15th June 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, We own the freehold of a converted building made up of three flats (we also own the leasehold of...

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What happens if the EPC requirement on HMOs changes to C during the rental contract?

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14th June 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I’m about to exchange on a six-bed (all with kitchenette and en suite shower) in a large period house....

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BOE beyond reproach?

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13th June 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Dear P118, I don’t want these words to come across as a rant. I just want some peace of mind...

Mobile phone mast lease expired and I want to terminate?

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13th June 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello everyone, A company put a mobile phone mast on the flat roof of my property which has been there...

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Rented bedroom with no windows?

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13th June 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, A friend of mine has been renting a room in London for £1,250 a month and he has just...

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Commercial EPC – do I need a new one?

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13th June 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I have a commercial EPC rated as a ‘B’ that expires in September. A new tenant has just taken...

How we restructured to become debt free and super tax efficient

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9th June 2023, 3 years ago | 14

On paper, my spouse and I were worth £3,000,000 but the reality was that we had no savings, no money...

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Court fee for an accelerated possession claim?

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8th June 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, Can anyone tell me what the court fee is for an accelerated possession claim? I’ve googled this and am...

How to help long-time tenant that can’t afford rent?

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8th June 2023, 3 years ago | 22

So imagine this scenario you have a tenant that’s been with you for five years. Always paid rent on time,...

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Renting to a prospective purchaser?

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6th June 2023, 3 years ago | 25

Hi all, I am in the process of selling my mother’s house, which is empty and have had a prospective buyer...

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Out of date EPC causing problems with repossession?

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6th June 2023, 3 years ago | 23

Hi, I’ve just had this in a letter from our letting agents… “Renewing your EPC isn’t legally required at this point,...

Entryphone system – permission needed?

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6th June 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Hello, A friend of mine lives in a block of three flats. The communal front door does not have any locking...

Skylights repair project?

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5th June 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I have a Victorian building that is three storeys and has eight flats and was converted many decades ago. ...

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Management Co’s long-term use of our parking space, without our knowledge?

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5th June 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, We own a leasehold flat with a designated parking space in an underground car park. The property has been...

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Can’t find someone to lend on a freehold flat?

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5th June 2023, 3 years ago | 26

Hello, last September I purchased the second flat in a converted Victorian house for which I already owned the first...

Will selling up be a mandatory ground in the Renters’ Reform Bill?

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1st June 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, will selling up be a mandatory ground in the Renters’ Reform Bill? Like others, I was concerned that while...

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Can letting agent increase fees without agreement?

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1st June 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I have a property which is rented out via a letting agent with full management service. The current agreement...

Electrical installation condition report?

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1st June 2023, 3 years ago | 20

Hello, 99% of landlords have an Electrical Installation Conditions Report (EICR) in place, which determines the electrical condition of the...

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Borrowing for UK Buy to Let as an expat?

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31st May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hi all, I am in the process of moving abroad. My income from overseas would be considerably larger and I...

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Lease extension premium?

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31st May 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I am in process of selling a 1 bed flat and need to extend the lease. The lease has...

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Legal disclaimer to use trampoline?

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30th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, We rent an annex to our property, which has access to our garden. It is not possible to block...

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