Advice Archives - Page 25 of 49

Extremely rigorous tenant screening, insurance and total protection?

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21st March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The title speaks for itself. Unfortunately, it has taken a year to the day exactly to evict non-paying tenants. This...

Unregulated gas charges?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I’ll try and be as clear as I can with this, it is not a system that everyone is...

Any advice now I can’t do DIY conveyancing anymore?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, I’m a niche landlord with a small portfolio of garages. These are mostly small properties able to house a...

Tenant passed away with no will?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

My long-term tenant has sadly died. She lived alone and had been in my property for over 15 years. She...

Can a limited company be considered a direct descendant for inheritance tax purposes?

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19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, my son is in the process of inheriting a residential property from his late grandmother’s estate. He’s exploring the...

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Mandatory HMO Licence requirements?

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19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I have a 3-bedroom house in Newham I am thinking of converting the through lounge to two bedrooms thus...

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Can I get minutes from a board meeting where I was removed as director?

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15th March 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I was the managing director for a residential management company. I started asking uncomfortable questions and requesting to see...

Tenant has taken carpet, blinds and lampshades!

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15th March 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hi, I have had a tenant in a 2-bedroom house for one year. At the end of the year, they...

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Tenant allowed to challenge new EPC rating?

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14th March 2024, 2 years ago | 31

Hi, we purchased a property in 2.5 acres of land from a company that owned it as well as other...

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Non-qualifying leaseholders impact on portfolio landlords?

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13th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I’ve recently come across this in a property talk, and am very concerned about the implications of this to...

My tenants’ solicitor is demanding costs!

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12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hello, We have been trying to evict our tenants for the last 9 months as we are selling the property. Court...

My tenant is expecting – advice?

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12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, first time posting on here so please go easy on me! One of my tenants has just mentioned that...

Is my managing agent keeping me in the dark about a known building issue?

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5th March 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Hi, I planned to sell my flat this year, but have only recently been told (by chance) that there is...

leaseholder didn't send invoice, money worries

Is my letting agent breaching contract by partial rent payments?

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4th March 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hi, I would like to know if my letting agent is in breach of contract. This is the third time...

No hot water or heating, help!

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4th March 2024, 2 years ago | 14

A friend has asked for my opinion, and help, however despite being a landlord I do not feel fully qualified...

Lack of building control sign-off for attic used as holiday let?

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1st March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I am meant to have exchanged this week on a property which has had the attic converted to a...

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Shower leak from flat above?

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29th February 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, there is water coming from the ceiling of the shower in our flat, which we believe is from the...

HMO utility bills exceeding fair usage policy?

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28th February 2024, 2 years ago | 26

Hi there, we (my partner and I) are first-time landlords and tried to bite more than what we can chew...