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EICR requires full re-wire?

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6th October 2022, 4 years ago | 31

Hello, Our flat in London has failed its EICR with code 2s and 3s. The electrician says it needs a...

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£400 credit off the energy bill?

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6th October 2022, 4 years ago | 12

Dear all, Our utility is supplied by one main meter divided into 6 flats. Tenants are asking for the government’s...

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Guaranteed rent mismanagement?

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6th October 2022, 4 years ago | 4

Hello, My sister gave a property to an agent via guaranteed rent. They are up to date with the payments....

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Can a Local Housing Officer Force me to Install HHR Storage Heaters?

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5th October 2022, 4 years ago | 21

Hello, I have a flat that has modern electric panel wall heaters with thermostats and timer switches which run on...

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What do you think – sell or rent?

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4th October 2022, 4 years ago | 13

Hello, We have a leasehold property in London which is unexpectedly vacant. The letting agent can find a good credit...

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Dreaded water leak – who pays?

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4th October 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, There are 62 flats in a purpose-built block, which is now getting on. From time to time there are...

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Divorce and lifetime BTL transfer issue?

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4th October 2022, 4 years ago | 1

Hi, I would appreciate your help with regard to the lifetime transfer of property to my soon-ex-to-be wife. We are...

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Landlord training for Nottingham Selective license?

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3rd October 2022, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, I have 5 single let properties in and around the Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire area. One property in Nottingham city...

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Should a landlord pay for a locksmith?

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3rd October 2022, 4 years ago | 44

Hi, Our tenant has given us a notice. I advertised my property and arranged a viewing. I asked permission of...

Fellow landlords – Get ready for Section 21 Day!

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30th September 2022, 4 years ago | 53

I cannot stay silent any longer because the continued attack on landlords will end in tears for us, tenants and...

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Rookie leaseholder and a recognised body?

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30th September 2022, 4 years ago | 2

Hi, I purchased a flat in a block of flats – the management of which the local council has contracted...

HMO fire doors – Replace or Repair?

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30th September 2022, 4 years ago | 8

Hello everyone, I have recently had a fire risk assessment conducted on my HMO property. The report indicates the doors...

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Lenders want EPC A & B for best rates!!!

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29th September 2022, 4 years ago | 8

Hi, Just checking mortgage borrowing rates this morning and came across two products with NatWest and The Royal Bank of...

Landlord standing at a crossroads deciding between keeping or selling a rental property

Sell, incorporate, get a job or all three?

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29th September 2022, 4 years ago | 19

My wife and I have nearly £2,000,000 on fixed-rate mortgages that are due to expire in January 2023 – YIKES!...

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Changing estate agents, how easy is it?

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29th September 2022, 4 years ago | 4

Hi, I’m renting out one property through a local estate agent, paying 11% of the rental value to them. I...

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Ground rent increases on leasehold apartment?

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28th September 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Dear All, I purchased an apartment in 2011 and it has ground rent charges of £500 p.a. for the apartment...

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Do I still pay stamp duty?

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28th September 2022, 4 years ago | 4

Hi, I’m just at the tail end of purchasing another property to add to my portfolio. The price of the...

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Remortgage or sell?

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28th September 2022, 4 years ago | 9

Good evening, I am looking for some expertise from the forum if possible please. I am a landlord by mistake...

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Can anyone recommend smoke and CO alarm installation forms?

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27th September 2022, 4 years ago | 8

Hi, I have fitted new smoke and CO alarms to replace the ones already installed, as it is a fresh...

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How to contact uncontactable tenants?

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27th September 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Hi, Has anyone experienced a situation where you can’t get hold of the tenants? I’ve been trying to contact my tenants...

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Can tenants take in Ukrainian refugees?

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27th September 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hi, I am a letting agent and an unrelated landlord has asked for some advice, his tenants (a couple) have...

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