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EPCs for the PRS: Ed Miliband fires the starter gun for a landlord exodus

Author: Landlord Crusader

2nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 91

Here we go again with energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings needing to be a minimum of C for the private...

10 Reasons Why Buy-to-Let Property Investment is Dead in London

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

1st August 2024, 2 years ago | 7

In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya dives into the top 10 reasons why buy-to-let property investment in London is no longer...

Bridging 101: Swift Access to Financial Flexibility

Author: Aviram Shahar

31st July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In the ever-evolving landscape of property investment and personal finance, the ability to swiftly adapt and seize opportunities is crucial....

£20M To Fix Housing Crisis?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

30th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

In this eye-opening episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts investigate the claim that only £20 million...

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...

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...

Understanding Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Repairing Obligations

Author: Julie Ford

29th July 2024, 2 years ago | 13

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is a cornerstone of English property law, providing essential guidelines for the maintenance and...

Post-Election Property Price Predictions: What to Expect in the Market

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In this insightful episode, Ranjan Bhattacharya analyses the potential impact of the recent election on property prices. How will the...

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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...

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...

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...

Incompetent management company?

Author: Readers Question

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I’m looking for some advice for what I can do about the property management company who have ‘managed’ my...

Renters’ Rights Bill = Rent controls by the back door. Thank you, Labour!

Author: Landlord Crusader

19th July 2024, 2 years ago | 22

So, where do we begin? The Renters (Reform) Bill is dead, long live the Renters’ Rights Bill! But is it...