Lettings & Management Archives - Page 70 of 134

Landlords and agents need more detail about the Renters (Reform) Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th August 2023, 3 years ago | 1

The government needs to offer more details about its proposed Renters (Reform) Bill to landlords and agents so they can...

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Does re-valuing risk wasting money?

Author: Readers Question

30th August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, Our block of flats is owned by the leaseholders, except one which has a long lease pre-dating self-enfranchisement. According...

Landlords want the media to stop using the term ‘landlord’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 65

The buy to let sector is facing a lot of challenges in the UK, from tax changes to higher mortgage...

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Is the council making up student accommodation rules?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I am a student landlord, student dwellings are exempt for council tax. However, Lancaster Council appear to be making...

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New student tenant alleges mould – but we can’t find it?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello everyone, I have a student tenant who moved in on July 1st and as soon as little more than...

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Trouble with managing agent over directorship?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I own a flat in a block of 15 flats. Some of them are rented and some of us...

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Which type of agreement/tenancy do I need?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I have a prospective tenant who wants to rent my property. They are actually friends of mine. They are...

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Tenant groups help rewrite Met Police eviction procedures

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Tenant activist groups have helped the Metropolitan Police rewrite its guidance and training for officers dealing with housing evictions. The...

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Fire alarms – do I need to carry out a weekly test?

Author: Readers Question

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I am aware in properties such as blocks of flats it is now required to have a six monthly...

Landlords and agents targeted by the Competition and Markets Authority

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is threatening enforcement action against landlords and letting agents who do not follow consumer...

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How to deal with a former tenant who is still using my address?

Author: Readers Question

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hi there, I found similar topics on this forum, but none addressing this specific question – so I posted a...

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Where should I carry my mortgage debt?

Author: Readers Question

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I’m reaching the end of my large family home mortgage and the end of 2 BTL company ones. In...

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Tenant’s property disposal after death?

Author: Readers Question

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hi, we have recently had a long term tenant die in hospital. We have served notice to his representative (assuming...

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Business Rates review by VOA?

Author: Readers Question

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I have received the form VO6048 from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to complete in connection with their review...

Homelessness crisis looms as councils struggle with demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 55

Councils across England are struggling with a surge in demand from households facing homelessness with nearly a quarter of a...

EPC reforms: Government must act now, says property consultancy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 4

The property consultancy Fisher German is urging the government to provide more clarity on the future of Energy Performance Certificate...

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Struggling homeowners in London should be able to ‘change tenure’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 10

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has come up with a bonkers idea to deal with hundreds of thousands of...

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Another social landlord hit with a ‘severe maladministration’ charge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman has hit social landlord Sanctuary Housing with a charge of severe maladministration and demand they pay compensation...