Lettings & Management

Call for a rent freeze because ‘landlords can afford it’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2023, 3 years ago | 79

An open letter has been signed by rent activists, trade unions and several Labour Mayors, including Sadiq Khan, calling for...

Getting a mortgage on a Qualified Title?

Author: Readers Question

24th February 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I own 2 flats in the North East – basically a terrace house that has been split into an...

Complaining about Universal Credit?

Author: Readers Question

24th February 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I’m just wondering if any landlord on here has had any success with a complaint against the shambolic way...

Landlords are selling up because of ridiculous tax policies that are bleeding us dry!

Author: Readers Question

24th February 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hello, How long does the government think this situation is sustainable for? Squeezing landlords dry with increased taxes and high...

Commercial FRI with no EPC?

Author: Readers Question

24th February 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, Please could I ask if it is a legal requirement for there to be a valid EPC on a...

Auditor says Selective Licensing DOES push up rents and cause homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 18

A council’s Selective Licensing scheme has been slammed by an external auditor – just as the council unveils a consultation...

Agent termination charges for landlords?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, My agent has doubled the monthly management charges effective 1st March (this is for a fully managed service). I...

Service charge demands but no explanations?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I hope someone can give an opinion. A long story short. We own 2 leasehold apartments within a 56 block....

How tenants can reduce their rents in major cities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Research has revealed where tenants in several cities could cut their renting costs by up to half. The findings from...

Tenants in situ – Previous landlord does not have Gas/Electric/DPS?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 76

Hi All, Just a bit of advice please. I am in the process of purchasing my first buy to let and...

Existing outdoor stairs, very steep – access?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, We own a mansion block of flats made up of Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor flat. The...

Were you successful in getting back rent?

Author: Readers Question

22nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, In cases of eviction, the chances of getting rent owed (plus legals etc) seem remote, but are there any...

Agent requesting 2 months notice on a periodic tenancy?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 23

Hello, I’m hoping the Forum can help me. Bit of a different one as the advice needed is for a...

Tenant suing for condensation problems?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I have a tenant who is suing me for damp and mould problems. When the tenant moved into the property...

Landlord Licensing & Defence – How landlords and agents can avoid council fines and penalties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Landlords face an increasingly difficult situation as councils look to set up or expand their mandatory licensing schemes – leaving...

Single occupancy AST installs wife and 2 children?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2023, 3 years ago | 23

Hello, In November 2022 I accepted a new tenant on a 1 year AST. The property is a 2 bed...

Fear of harrasment/ threatening behaviour claim?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hi everyone, it had to happen. I have got my hands on some troublesome tenants. My fear is the chance...

Tenant is dirty and careless, do we need to keep doing repairs?

Author: Readers Question

20th February 2023, 3 years ago | 45

Hello, My tenant generally pays on time, is cooperative and polite but is incapable of keeping the place up. It...