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Conforming with regulations?

21st November 2022, 4 years ago | 22

Hello, I have 2 questions about the practical approach to meeting regulations. I have just requested an electrical safety check...

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Tenants demanding money from insurance claim?

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18th November 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Hi, After a flooded kitchen, it was needed to be redone and insurance helped. They also agreed on an amount...

£1k property tax allowance?

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18th November 2022, 4 years ago | 4

Hi, I was looking something up and came across this on HMRC website. I have 4 mortgage-free properties and work...

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Black mould – cleaning issues?

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18th November 2022, 4 years ago | 36

Hello, Once again there has been a case of black mould on the national news. This time a child died...

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The ethics vs financial realities of paying a tenant to leave?

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15th November 2022, 4 years ago | 40

Hello, We have an awkward freeloader who’s stopped paying. If it takes 6-12 months to evict him we will have...

Eviction – Judge thinks non-existant deposit should have been protected?

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14th November 2022, 4 years ago | 37

Finally had enough of a bad tenant – constantly behind on his rent. I issued him with a Section 21...

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£3,600 unpaid tenant’s bill in landlord’s name?

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14th November 2022, 4 years ago | 11

Dear fellow Property 118 members, Although we have a couple of residential properties, this unpaid tenant’s utility bill refers to a...

Unprotected deposit claim – 6 year rule?

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14th November 2022, 4 years ago | 15

Hello, The 6 year rule? From the date of contract on an ex-tenant who is claiming compensation of £4-12k on...

Why do we value Asylum Seekers more than British homeless?

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14th November 2022, 4 years ago | 29

Hello, This is another of those strange anomalies/priorities which make little sense. We pick up thousands of asylum seekers in...

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Transfer of Ownership of tenanted property – the practicalities?

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11th November 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hello, I have recently sold a tenanted property and the completion date is a week away. Does anyone have any...

Proposed CGT hike in the Autumn Statement?

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10th November 2022, 4 years ago | 13

Hello, I am being forced to sell my rental property to a developer because of a big development including my...

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Legislation is destroying our business and we might as well sell up. My question is – How??

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8th November 2022, 4 years ago | 14

Hello, No landlord can be immune to the ever increasing attacks, not only on the buy to let business in...

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I have great tenants, but I have left a painful conversation overdue, any tips?

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8th November 2022, 4 years ago | 38

Hello, I am small-scale landlord, with 3 long-held properties that give me a steady income. I treat my tenants well,...

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Immigrant requirements to rent?

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7th November 2022, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, Apologies for this rambling query. Background: My daughter has landed a permanent job at Cambridge University and is about...

Action not words needed from landlords

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7th November 2022, 4 years ago | 80

Hello, So it has come to pass! I have finally decided we must collectively and actively respond to the bludgeoning...

Serco contract details – Asylum accommodation request?

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4th November 2022, 4 years ago | 31

Hello everyone, I’ve just had a reply from Serco regarding their offer to take a properties to be used by...

Is the Council request for information legitimate?

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2nd November 2022, 4 years ago | 13

Hi all, I’m perplexed by a recent request for information from the council. I’ve operated an HMO in Northampton for...

EPC cavity wall insulation?

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2nd November 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, I hope someone can advise, appreciated if so. We have a nightmare of a freeholder. We recently had one...

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Live-in landlord advice?

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2nd November 2022, 4 years ago | 13

Hi All, I recently purchased my first property and decided to rent a few rooms out to help cover the cost...

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Ignored form 4? Section 21 options?

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31st October 2022, 4 years ago | 16

Hello, I have an income support tenant (with considerable savings) who has been angling for a section 21 notice for...

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Guarantor Issue?

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31st October 2022, 4 years ago | 2

Hello, We agreed to be guarantor for our son’s ex-girlfriend as she was having his baby. Subsequently, it has turned...