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Landlord’s obligation to re-house tenants

Author: Julie Ford

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 9

A common question I get asked after a disaster like a fire or flood is whether a landlord is obligated...

10 Properties New Investors Should Avoid to Ensure a Safe Start in Property Investment

Author: [email protected]

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

As a new or inexperienced investor, it’s crucial to avoid certain types of properties that may seem appealing at first...

Landlord Exodus: Tough New Rules spark mass Sell-Off

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A mass sell-off is currently underway in the landlord sector, and it only looks set to increase. EPC requirements, The...

Renter’s Rights Bill: A disaster for tenants?

Author: Landlord Crusader

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Have you recovered yet? As a landlord, the Renters’ Rights Bill is NOT designed to help renters – it is...

How to profit whilst everyone else is sitting back and waiting

Author: Simon Zutshi

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

There is massive uncertainty about what the new Labour government might do in the private rental sector, and so many...

What makes the perfect property deal?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Unlock the secrets to executing the perfect property deal with expert insights from seasoned investors! In today’s episode of “Property...

Ants and Mould: A Landlord’s Nightmare or Tenant’s Responsibility?

Author: Mark Alexander

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

So, Sir Keir Starmer has had some stern words for Labour MP Jas Athwal over complaints of ant infestations and...

Pushy agent wanting guests to be included onto the tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi all, what do you think about tenants having overnight guests. The AST doesn’t say anything about this. The tenant...

Live-Work Spaces: A New Frontier for Short-Term Letting in the Gig Economy

Author: Mark Alexander

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

One minute, tenants are obsessed with open-plan kitchens; the next, they’re crying out for energy-efficient windows. But here’s the latest...

The courts discriminated against me just because I’m a landlord?

Author: Readers Question

12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 18

In the UK we rely on a justice system to be fair and equitable, but hope not to use it....

Can I sue the council for telling tenants to stay put and wait for bailiffs?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Here’s the story, tenants got behind with their rent. You know how it goes – one month they are a...

Is an EPC required for every new tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, grateful for advice please as there seems to be some conflicting information out there. I understand an EPC and...

How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?

Author: Mark Alexander

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 15

With Ed Miliband proposing a 2030 deadline for tougher EPC rules, many landlords are wondering how to prepare for the...

Landlord and Tenant Rescued from Seemingly Impossible Financial Predicament

Author: Denzel Matsaudza

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

When financial pressures mount, it’s easy to feel like there’s no way out. But this story shows that even the...

Claiming solicitor costs (not court fees) from tenant deposit?

Author: Readers Question

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, my tenant refused to leave by the section 21 deadline, so I had to file an accelerated possession order...

How to Buy Your First Buy-to-Let Property While Living at Home | Beginner’s Guide

Author: [email protected]

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

If you’re young, living at home, and eager to become a property investor, you’re not alone. Starting your buy-to-let journey...

Student HMO regulations?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I need help to check if my son’s student HMO accommodation is compliant in respect of their shared kitchen...

Is it fair to split bills with my lodgers?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I am a homeowner, and recently, I had surgery that has made it difficult for me to keep up...