Lettings & Management

Thermal imaging surveys – a good idea?

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, Thermal imaging surveys – are these a good idea? I am considering one for my own home to determine...

10 year fixed – consent to let dilemma?

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I’m thinking to fix my residential mortgage for 10 years with Nationwide which is due for renewal. My concern...

England’s landlords see lettings market remain ‘steady’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Rents in March increased slightly across England, while voids grew by just one day on average, a rental index reveals....

Sadiq Khan calls again for a rent freeze in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd April 2023, 3 years ago | 19

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has again called for a rent freeze for tenants to be implemented in the capital. He...

EPC – contact your MP?

Author: Readers Question

3rd April 2023, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, I’m a landlord with 4 flats that turnover less than £5k per annum each. They will never reach an...

Labour calls for a ‘Renters’ Charter’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd April 2023, 3 years ago | 103

Labour MP Diane Abbott appeared on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ today (Monday) to push for a renters’ charter that will...

Leaseholder protection deed – can a new buyer have it?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, My daughter’s flat is blighted by the fire safety issues arising from the Grenfell tragedy, hence she wants to...

EPC proposed upgrades cost limit?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, If the new £10,000 limit proposed upgrade to a band C before the deadline goes ahead, I was wondering...

Damp and mould – why blame landlords?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hi all, Is it only me getting a bit sick of getting the blame for damp and mould in Victorian...

Do I need a bathroom extractor?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I have a flat in a listed building with an existing window in the bathroom which is suitably sized....

Complaining tenants are ‘twice as likely’ to be evicted – Shelter claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A private tenant who complains to their landlord about the state of their property is more than twice as likely...

Landlords will have until 2028 to hit EPC target – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 27

Landlords will have five years to reach planned EPC targets for ALL rented homes, and the new cap on costs...

HMO dilemma?

Author: Readers Question

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello all, We have a 7 bed flat which will eventually be split in 2 small units. However, we have...

Ever seen a McDonald’s employment contract like this?

Author: Readers Question

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi all, Has anyone ever come across a McDonald’s work contract in the course of tenant referencing? This is the one...

England’s hottest rental market is…

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords with properties to rent in Cornwall currently have the nation’s hottest rental market, a rental demand index reveals. The...

Can I remove the inner trickle vent covers?

Author: Readers Question

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I have a tenants that will not open the trickle vents. Most of the trickle vents seem to be...

Renters are struggling to meet rent increases – The DPS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Half of the renters who moved home in the past year say they worry about paying higher rents – with...

Landlords selling up will keep rent inflation high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

The latest rental market report from Zoopla offers tenants little hope that rents will begin falling any time soon –...