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What if I only want to let for 6 months?

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hi everyone, I am in the process of selling my own home which I expect to take up to 6...

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What will landlord insurance look like if proposed government measures are imposed?

Author: Readers Question

8th August 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, Until now I have been happy and confident with my landlord insurance packages and their level of cover. Moving...

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Is tree pruning the responsibility of the landlord or tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th August 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, a long term tenant of mine has requested I pay for the pruning of a couple of trees that...

Sublet Registration fees?

Author: Readers Question

5th August 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I’m looking for advice on sublet registration fees. Case law appears to indicate that if ‘classified’ as registration fees...

Can I terminate landlord agreement without paying fees?

Author: Readers Question

5th August 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I have a portfolio of eight rental properties in the Kent area and they are managed by a local...

Can I use Whatsapp to send legal documents or not?

Author: Readers Question

1st August 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, can anyone tell me if legal documents posted by Whatsapp and/or email are considered legally acceptable and ‘served’ by...

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What’s the best approach for raising rent for a reliable tenant?

Author: Readers Question

31st July 2024, 2 years ago | 27

Hi, I’ve got a good tenant who’s been paying £800 a month to rent my property. From research on Rightmove...

HMRC allowable foreign travel expenses?

Author: Readers Question

30th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I am considering selling a number of foreign BTL properties. Unfortunately, the paperwork involved will require multiple trips to...

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Rent-to-rent possession?

Author: Readers Question

30th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I have a guaranteed rent agreement aka rent-to-rent which ends in five months on a fixed end date. I...

Deed of surrender – agent says I don’t need one?

Author: Readers Question

30th July 2024, 2 years ago | 30

Hi, How can my agent think emails between myself and my tenant are sufficient when agreeing an early release from...

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Great tenant for 12 years but I need to sell?

Author: Readers Question

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Hi, My wife and I are keen to sell our final rental property. We are now fully retired, aged 78...

Investing in a garage – ideas and tips?

Author: Readers Question

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi everyone, My siblings and I have made a decision to invest in a garage and are currently saving up for...

Does the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 need modernising?

Author: Michelle Eyre

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the ‘Act’) affects a large number of properties and was created...

Freeholder has not provided full EC coverage?

Author: Readers Question

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, What right does a landlord have when the freeholder of a block of flats has failed to include ‘accommodation...

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Universal Credit issues – How do I claim rent arrears?

Author: Readers Question

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I have tenants in Glasgow on Universal Credit. The tenants paid the rent to me until I asked them...

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Changes to a lease?

Author: Readers Question

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I am the freeholder of a Victorian conversion of 3 flats and I own and live in one of...

Invalid right to first refusal offer?

Author: Readers Question

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, My daughter’s freeholder and management company (since disengaged) have been a nightmare for many years. Not engaging with the...

I say ex-tenant owes me £5,000 unpaid rent, they claim they don’t?

Author: Readers Question

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, This has been an ongoing situation. I’m a portfolio landlord and use property management companies to manage my buildings....

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