Lettings & Management Archives - Page 83 of 136

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A third of renters are spending more than 50% of their wages on rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th May 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Research reveals that 81% of renters in the UK are spending more than 30% of their take-home pay on rent...

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Superior landlords – the Thieves of Variation?

Author: Readers Question

24th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, As a reasonably large portfolio landlord, we had been caught out by the ‘Doubling Ground Rent’ clause in numerous...

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Renters Reform Bill – the end of fixed term tenancies

Author: Ian Narbeth

23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 33

By abolishing fixed term tenancies, the Renters’ Reform Bill will cause serious problems for landlords of student accommodation. The issue...

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BTL repossessions rocket by 28% in the first quarter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

There’s grim news for BTL landlords and homeowners alike as the cost-of-living crisis tightens its grip to push up mortgage...

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Smokers more likely to find a rental home than pet owners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Pet owners are facing a ruff time finding rental properties, with landlords more likely to welcome smokers than a tenant...

HMRC will get a tax ‘gold mine’ with the new landlord database

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 24

The Renters’ Reform Bill has unveiled a new database that could turn into a tax ‘gold mine’ for HMRC to...

Project to support landlords meet energy efficiency requirements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has launched an innovative project to help landlords nationwide meet the proposed energy efficiency...

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The Renters’ Reform Bill complexities unpacked in a free webinar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

As landlords and letting agents gear up to say goodbye to Section 21 and hello to a tenant’s furry friends,...

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Forged signature? Court hearing for possession claim

Author: Readers Question

22nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I have a tenant who denied that she signed the tenancy receipt document at the court hearing in April....

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How many tenants does it take to change a light bulb?

Author: Readers Question

22nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 30

Hello, During a routine property inspection by my letting agents, the tenant advised that the bulb in a bathroom wall...

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41% of landlords see the ‘importance of EPC regulations’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Landlords are apparently feeling the pressure over proposed environmental regulations with 41% believing it is essential to meet the planned...

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Do I pay upfront for major works?

Author: Readers Question

19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I own two flats in a block of four, so there are 3 lessees. There is a managing agent...

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Greens want rent freezes as part of the Renters’ Reform Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

The Green Party is calling for the Renters’ Reform Bill to go much further than the government is planning for...

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Ambiguity in lease – who does it fall to?

Author: Readers Question

19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi, Our block of flats has recently had a section 20 notice issued, with a large cost attributed to the four...

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EPC challenge with a flat within a social housing block?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I own a flat on the top floor of a social housing block of 60 flats owned by Wandsworth...

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To CCJ a couple or Individually?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello 118ers, Some advice please. Can I apply for a Joint CCJ to recover the thousands of pounds my ex-tenants...

Making Tax Digital for Landlords?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, There’s more red tape for landlords to come – From April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with an income of...

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Fairly compensating tenants for overrunning repair?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello – long-time reader, first-time poster – many thanks in advance for any suggestions! I have a repair which has...