Lettings & Management

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Advice on tenancy agreement Addendum wording?

Author: Readers Question

24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I need to write an addendum to a new tenancy agreement that I got from LawDepot, to reflect the...

HMO buy to let remains a popular investment choice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Most UK property investors are still confident in the value and performance of their portfolios – and 71% have not...

Selective License and DBS check?

Author: Readers Question

24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I am having to get a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, I’m not sure of all the abbreviations for...

Rented home supply in London begins to improve

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 1

The supply of homes to rent in London is improving, two leading firms in the sector say. Flat share platform...

To light or not to light a communal entrance?

Author: Readers Question

24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hi, My Fire Risk Assessment and myself have a difference of opinion on whether emergency lighting is required in the...

UK’s landlords not tenants need funding help to meet EPC targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Landlords need more help in achieving the government’s energy performance certificate (EPC) aims for the private rented sector (PRS) by...

Council that threatened PRS landlords to pay £5,400 compensation to tenant

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2023, 3 years ago | 21

Just days after threatening private rented sector (PRS) landlords with taking control of properties they don’t license and look after;...

Freeholder disputes legitimacy of RTM’s appointed managing agent?

Author: Readers Question

23rd August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hi everyone, I’m seeking help for an issue the RTM (Right to Manage) is dealing with. The RTM gained legal...