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Short term let business rates?

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20th December 2022, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I have recently switched a 1 bed property that I rented out long term rental into a short term...

Landlord sending mail to rented property?

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20th December 2022, 3 years ago | 42

Hi all, My landlord in the UK is allegedly abroad but has told the managing agent that he wants all...

EPC exemption for stand alone buildings under 50sq/m?

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19th December 2022, 3 years ago | 13

For over 30 years now, I’ve rented out a small detached property, 30sq/m according to the EPC, which used to...

Preparing myself for Making Tax Digital?

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19th December 2022, 3 years ago | 28

Hello everyone, We’ve been advised that from April 2024 we will be required to make quarterly returns and an End...

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Problems with mould as heating turned down?

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19th December 2022, 3 years ago | 16

We have had our flats for over twenty years and they are all in good condition. We have had very...

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Government energy discount – Do tenants or the Landlord get this?

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15th December 2022, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, this is the scenario: Landlord owns and rents a property to students. Landlord is the registered payer for energy...

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Claiming deposit?

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15th December 2022, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, a tenant has disappeared after a possession order was granted owing thousands in rent. I have requested the deposit...

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New model for Student HMOs post Renters Reform Bill?

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13th December 2022, 3 years ago | 34

For mitigation against the worst implications of the (expected) Renters’ Reform Bill for my Student HMOs, I am mulling a...

Only 3 for an HMO beware the sting in the tail?

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9th December 2022, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, As of 9th December 2021 the Lambeth BC decided to reduce the number of unrelated people using shared facilities...

HMO changes with existing tenant?

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8th December 2022, 3 years ago | 6

The Local Borough Council introduced changes to the government’s housing 2004 scheme at end of last year. We initially had...

Creating a new tenancy while property is on the market for sale?

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8th December 2022, 3 years ago | 7

Hello all, a scenario I have not come across before has arisen. I have for sale a large converted Victorian...

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Is there a future market for fully paid in advance 6 month ASTs?

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7th December 2022, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, As we’ve now entered a tougher period for the prospect of increased rent arrears, what do fellow members feel...

You need to be Precise with Precise Mortgages?

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6th December 2022, 3 years ago | 3

I wanted to share a recent experience I’ve had with Precise Mortgages, which other borrowers/prospective borrowers/IFAs may find of interest....

Additional HMO licensing coming back in Greenwich?

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6th December 2022, 3 years ago | 3

Greenwich had an Additional HMO licensing scheme from 1st October 2017 to 30 Sept 2022. No review of the success...

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Is a new tenancy needed when one party of a joint tenancy leaves?

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6th December 2022, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I have a joint tenancy – a couple now splitting up – and one of them has left the...

RTM Settlers Court Nightmare decision for leaseholders?

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6th December 2022, 3 years ago | 28

The Settlers Court supreme court judgement is we believe totally unfair and unreasonable. This decision enables RTM (Right to Manage)...

Rogue tenants databases?

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5th December 2022, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I read a lot about Rogue Landlords Databases but nothing about Rogue Tenants Databases. Does any one know of...

To Let sign outside rental flats illustrating high demand in Wrexham’s rental market

Lettings agency issues?

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5th December 2022, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I am looking to move away from my current Lettings agency on a number of properties I own as...

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Free loft insulation schemes?

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5th December 2022, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I have excellent long term tenants in Wales. They have two young children and like most people in their...

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EPC policy…the road to tenant hell?

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1st December 2022, 3 years ago | 26

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Like being obliged to have an EPC to rent a property....

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Landlords – Attack back?

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1st December 2022, 3 years ago | 16

Hello, I know this will go nowhere. We cannot strike. We cannot ask for more pay. How about – and...