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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...

HMO tenant vanished?

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10th February 2022, 5 years ago | 5

I hope someone can help me after I issued a section 8 about 3 weeks ago. I have had no reply...

Electric Boiler tripping off RCD?

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8th February 2022, 5 years ago | 38

Dear all, We have an electric boiler in a central London property. The boiler is over 4 years old and...

Neighbour so difficult we now can’t Holiday let?

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8th February 2022, 5 years ago | 7

We bought and renovated a little house many years ago that was on its knees. It is grade listed. Our...

Pernickety tenant?

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8th February 2022, 5 years ago | 38

A contract is due for renewal on 1st April. Owing to recent events, I reluctantly decided to raise the rent...

Alarmed to see the wording “limited title guarantee”?

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7th February 2022, 5 years ago | 1

Dear all, I am in the process of a lease extension for a flat we bought recently, our solicitor is...

Demonstrating the cost of Landlord Licences?

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7th February 2022, 5 years ago | 24

My understanding is that the cost of the Licences that Councils are issuing, (HMO’s, Selective Licenses etc) are supposed to...

Being an expert after an expert is employed?

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7th February 2022, 5 years ago | 13

You have an EICR done by a NAPIT registered professional – it raises a few C’3. The report actually states...

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Ground rent debt passed to collection agent who has quadrupled fees?

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4th February 2022, 5 years ago | 9

We invested in 2 units in a block of student accommodation being built 8 years ago, and the investment has...