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EPC Commercial Confusion?

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24th February 2022, 5 years ago | 18

I am in the process of renewing a lease with a commercial tenant for the next 6 years., The EPC...

Percentage service charge calculation?

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24th February 2022, 5 years ago | 2

I bought an off-plan buy-to-rent apartment from Fortis a few years ago, and recently they have asked for a pretty...

RogueTenantRegister.co.uk – feasibility?

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23rd February 2022, 5 years ago | 47

Why has no one started a rogue tenant register? I am ready to…. I have done extensive research on the...

Understanding Commercial Service Charge Apportionments

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23rd February 2022, 5 years ago | 1

I have a long commercial leasehold on office space in a mixed residential (apartments) and commercial (offices) development, though the...

CGT on lease extension?

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22nd February 2022, 5 years ago | 4

I owned a house as my main residence, which was converted into three flats and put into my BTL business....

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Wales rule change questions for July 2022?

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22nd February 2022, 5 years ago | 6

I had been looking over the new model contracts under the new rules and was surprised that there were no...

SDLT on Private Purchase of two properties to be combined to one?

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22nd February 2022, 5 years ago | 3

We have a portfolio of properties rented out and are buying 2 attached cottages to make 1 private residence (the...

Older tenant walking aids required?

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17th February 2022, 5 years ago | 21

I have an older tenant in a small one-bed ground floor flat. His walking is getting worse, and he is...

Tenancy Deposit Scheme fiasco – unilaterally terminated protection?

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16th February 2022, 5 years ago | 5

I use the Tenancy Deposit Scheme insurance-based scheme. In my opinion, I would sooner pay a small premium to hold...

Damage caused by neighbours overgrowth?

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16th February 2022, 5 years ago | 7

Does anyone know how we stand regarding damage caused to our property by invasive plants in our neighbour’s garden? We’ve...

New Lows for Selective Licencing?

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16th February 2022, 5 years ago | 6

We are no strangers to councils imposing Mandatory Selective Licences. We make representations at every opportunity even though we know...

Selling my garden and pony paddocks?

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15th February 2022, 5 years ago | 11

I have two pony paddocks of about 3 acres with our house and garden (1.5 acres). The paddocks have development...

Allowable Expenses Split for 90/10 ownership?

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15th February 2022, 5 years ago | 5

Hi all, I am a new private residential landlord. The property is jointly owned 90%-10%. I am now looking for...

Why sell the geese that lay the golden eggs?

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14th February 2022, 5 years ago | 0

After implementing the strategies recommended by our Property118 Tax Consultant my husband and I were asked to leave a Testimonial...

Could tenant provide their own referencing/credit check info?

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14th February 2022, 5 years ago | 10

Is there anything stopping you from asking your prospective tenant to do their own credit referencing etc. and give you...

Verbally abusive tenant refuses rent increase on renewal of AST?

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14th February 2022, 5 years ago | 6

I have a very difficult and combative tenant who is quibbling over my proposed rental increase of just over 3%,...

Housing Association flat that does not allow subletting?

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11th February 2022, 5 years ago | 4

Hi, I have a young member of staff who purchased a flat in a housing association block of flats. He...

In a pickle and need legal expertise?

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10th February 2022, 5 years ago | 18

Got a strange situ here – I have 2 licensees who originally rented 2 rooms in a shared house. Then...

Agent didn’t protect tenant deposit and now in liquidation?

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10th February 2022, 5 years ago | 3

Hi everyone, I may be in a bit of a situation. I have an agent who I have used for...

Energy rebate/loan questions for student accommodation?

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10th February 2022, 5 years ago | 21

OK so in October every house using electricity will get a £200 rebate (loan by stealth) then it has to...

Stamp duty trap transferring property back into sole name?

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10th February 2022, 5 years ago | 7

Dear All, I am trying to re-mortgage a leasehold flat as my current deal has moved onto an SVR. The...