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EPC – contact your MP?

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3rd April 2023, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, I’m a landlord with 4 flats that turnover less than £5k per annum each. They will never reach an...

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Leaseholder protection deed – can a new buyer have it?

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31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, My daughter’s flat is blighted by the fire safety issues arising from the Grenfell tragedy, hence she wants to...

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EPC proposed upgrades cost limit?

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31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, If the new £10,000 limit proposed upgrade to a band C before the deadline goes ahead, I was wondering...

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Damp and mould – why blame landlords?

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31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hi all, Is it only me getting a bit sick of getting the blame for damp and mould in Victorian...

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Do I need a bathroom extractor?

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31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I have a flat in a listed building with an existing window in the bathroom which is suitably sized....

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HMO dilemma?

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30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello all, We have a 7 bed flat which will eventually be split in 2 small units. However, we have...

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Ever seen a McDonald’s employment contract like this?

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30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi all, Has anyone ever come across a McDonald’s work contract in the course of tenant referencing? This is the one...

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Can I remove the inner trickle vent covers?

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30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I have a tenants that will not open the trickle vents. Most of the trickle vents seem to be...

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Time for your re-instatement building quote? Read this first!

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30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, If it’s time for your re-instatement quote for your block building insurance please learn from our mistake. We have...

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Advice needed about a letting agent’s full management contract?

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29th March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I have full a full management service with a letting agent who conducts property inspections and sends me a...

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How to legally remove a vehicle belonging to a deceased lodger?

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29th March 2023, 3 years ago | 31

Hello, a licenced lodger passed away in January 2023 and left damage which I had to completely replace and his...

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Emergency lock change (faulty lock) – Is the tenant liable?

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29th March 2023, 3 years ago | 43

Hi, Last Sunday evening, our lock decided to fail (ERA night latch). All of a sudden, the key would not...

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Right of Cancellation for a property management service?

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28th March 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I invoked a Right of Cancellation for a property management service within the 14 day period, using the method...

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Smart meters in rented flat?

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28th March 2023, 4 years ago | 11

Hi, I would like some advice from Property118 readers. I would like to know if any landlords have had any issues...

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Landlord Incapacitated?

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27th March 2023, 4 years ago | 9

Hello, I would like some advice from Property118 readers, If a landlord is permanently unable to maintain an AST due...

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Is new Freeholder liable for previous overcharging?

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27th March 2023, 4 years ago | 7

Hello, I live a in block of flats where the former freeholder (the company is now dissolved) overcharged the service...

Inspired by a new generation of property investors

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24th March 2023, 4 years ago | 9

Dear Property118 The latest videos you have published on your Property118 TV YouTube channel were very timely for me because...

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Restriction on Title?

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24th March 2023, 4 years ago | 8

Hello, I could do with some advice. I have a restriction on one of my BTL properties in favour of...

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How do I approach neighbours over a water leak?

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24th March 2023, 4 years ago | 4

Hello, I have a mini HMO next door to one of my BTL’s. When someone next door uses the shower...

Community Infrastructure Levy fees for small developers?

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23rd March 2023, 4 years ago | 5

Hello, I have planning permission to build a one unit flat on top of an existing building (I own the...

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Freeholder, Leaseholder – can you be both?

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23rd March 2023, 4 years ago | 14

Hello, After setting up a property development company, my first project was a large extended terraced house. The property was...