Advice Archives - Page 11 of 49

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Am I being ripped off by communal block insurance?

Author: Readers Question

2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 12

I have a two bedroom flat in a large Aberdeen development of 2/3/4 bedroom flats. I pay 0.89% of the...

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The Power of SSAS Pensions in a Post-2024 Budget World: Building a Legacy That Endures

Author: Kevin Whelan

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The post-2024 budget environment has left many pension holders concerned about the future of their retirement wealth. With Rachel Reeves’...

Birmingham Council Lease plans to register their interest on title deeds?

Author: Readers Question

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

I have just been notified that Birmingham Council is planning a change to the scheme in which they lease private...

Wooden figures exchange housing benefit bag with house showing rising costs

Government turns the screws on vulnerable tenants?

Author: Readers Question

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

In 2007, the housing benefit rate for a three-bed home in Cleveleys, Lancashire was £520pm, today it is £623.30 or...

Pink storage box labeled "Personal Belongings" used for organizing tenant items after eviction.

Joint tenancy – can either evicted tenant collect all items?

Author: Readers Question

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 15

My evicted tenants were on a joint tenancy. Apparently, one tenant had moved out and the remaining tenant had to...

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How to handle housing benefit payments direct to landlord after ownership change?

Author: Readers Question

26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

I had a friend ask me for help, unfortunately, I am at a loss to advise. Can anyone offer some...

Air source heat pump outside a building symbolizing reduced energy costs for landlords

Why isn’t the government supporting landlords investing in heat pumps?

Author: Readers Question

22nd November 2024, 2 years ago | 38

Due to the skyrocketing costs of energy, two years ago we started replacing existing gas-fired boilers with air source heat...

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Why was my Universal Credit direct rent payment request denied?

Author: Readers Question

19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, in short, my tenant is in significant arrears. They had a child in hospital for a while and I...

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Advice on my justification to terminate the agency agreement?

Author: Readers Question

18th November 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hello fellow landlords, I have a situation for which I am wondering if anyone has advice. In late 2022 I...

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How to cut energy bills in a Victorian HMO?

Author: Readers Question

18th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, could I please get some advice on reducing energy bills in my rental property. The property is an old...

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New Freeholder failed to issue Section 3 notice?

Author: Readers Question

15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, a new freeholder failed to issue a Section 3 notice to 37 long leaseholders (whole block) when he bought...

Red 3D text spelling “DEBT” with the letter “E” replaced by a pound symbol (£)

Is it possible to recover debt over 10k from a UC tenant who’s disappeared?

Author: Readers Question

15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I’ve recently endured a 16-month process to evict a tenant who was receiving Universal Credit (UC). During that time,...

Living room filled with packed moving boxes and a red alarm clock symbolizing urgency during tenant move-out.

How can I minimize tension while allowing my ex-tenant to collect their belongings?

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, the day before the eviction my (ex) tenant told me they need additional time to collect their items as...

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What should I do if my tenants won’t leave despite health issues?

Author: Readers Question

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 32

Hi, I need to regain possession of my tenanted property to live in myself. I gave my tenants two months’...

Landlord and tenant in legal tug of war over eviction notice with Lady Justice in the middle.

Can tenants legally extend eviction delays with mental health breathing space?

Author: Readers Question

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, I have tenants in my property who owe £15,000 in arrears, and I’ve applied to the court for eviction....

Tenants catch ceiling leak with buckets while calling insurer after block insurance voided

Can a leak caused by tenant negligence lead to a claim against the freeholder?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, I own the leasehold for an upstairs flat, which I rent out to tenants. The issue I have is...

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Final inspection with confrontational tenant – should I attend with agent?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi all, I’m getting close to the end of the 18-month fixed-term tenancy, which has felt like a nightmare from...

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

Should I sell my flat despite my loyal tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I have an ex-local authority one bed flat in Norwich which I have owned for 9 years. I bought...