Lettings & Management

Most tenants want to own – but know this won’t happen in 2023

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th February 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A survey has revealed that 83% of renters want to buy their own home but more than 75% believe that...

Problems with an alcoholic tenant who is now in hospital?

Author: Readers Question

28th February 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi, I do 6 monthly checks on my tenant and have never had any issues previously. They have been in...

EPC upgrades account for a third of renovation costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th February 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Landlords might be interested to hear that the cost of upgrading an old property is more than £70,000 – with...

Scotland’s Cost of Living Act has led to rent rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Propertymark has told Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee that the Cost-of-Living Act 2022 has led to rent...

Ending a 12 months fixed tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

27th February 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello. I have a situation that commenced last month and I got some good pointers from here. Tenants are on...

Are our MPs the worst hypocrites or are they just clueless?

Author: Landlord Crusader

24th February 2023, 3 years ago | 13

As landlords, we face the bizarre situation of being taxed without taking into account loan interest and not on the...

Boiler/heating cover recommendations?

Author: Readers Question

24th February 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I am looking for some advice. I used to have boiler and heating cover for my semi-commercial residential house with...

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...