Property News

Debt Collection for Landlords “No Win No Fee”

Author: Mark Alexander

13th April 2013, 13 years ago | 5

I have negotiated a “No Win No Fee” debt collection service for landlords. It constantly amazes me how many landlords...

Fire sprinkler systems for HMO’s – any thoughts?

Author: Readers Question

12th April 2013, 13 years ago | 51

We have a 3 storey Georgian terrace that we let as an 8 bed student property. All the ceilings are...

Student buy-to-let investment property review

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Is there a solid grounding behind the hype surrounding student buy to let investment property? The positive market fundamentals of...

HMO – Tribunal Appeals

Author: Readers Question

10th April 2013, 13 years ago | 12

Has anyone had a successful Tribunal appeal against the seemingly inflexible regulations as regards kitchen layouts or not dealing sympathetically...

Ex-shared ownership as a buy to let investment

Author: Readers Question

10th April 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I’m thinking of buying a 2 bed flat. The only thing that worries me is that the flats in the...

What has Peterborough got to offer buy to let investors?

Author: Mark Alexander

10th April 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Buy to let investors looking at Peterborough might wish to consider the emerging student market which has two centres. UCP...

Paying a letting agent for peace of mind, is it worth it ?

Author: Readers Question

10th April 2013, 13 years ago | 9

Because I live abroad I pay a letting agent agent to find tenants and for property management. I have a...

Disability Access Question for Residential Landlords

Author: Readers Question

9th April 2013, 13 years ago | 2

My letting agent has found a tenant for us, a mother who is a carer for her disabled child. They...

Advice needed re insurance cover and freehold managing agents

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 5

There is a leak in my ground floor 2 bed flat which is in a block of 17 flats. The...

ICO Data Protection clampdown on letting and estate agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 0

A targeted campaign by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to get property agents to register under the Data Protection Act...

Simple solution to bills-inclusive burden

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 3

Half of all students find their first venture into living away from home a stressful experience. That’s according to a...

Problem with a new Combiboiler

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 2

Just before the 1st annual check on a newly installed combi boiler my tenant reported a smell of gas when...

No pet policy, tenants have 2 dogs with pups, help!

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 15

We have a no pet policy in our properties and we always make it clear to tenants. Our tenants have...

Service Charge Supplement – Advice Needed

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 7

I have recently purchased a one bed flat and have a professional couple renting it. The property consists of 7...

Free insulation for tenanted properties

Author: Mark Alexander

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 145

Did you know that landlords can now get free loft, cavity and solid wall insulation and more, especially if your...

Pursuing rent arrears after tenant leaves the property

Author: Readers Question

7th April 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I have a property (on a buy-to-let mortgage) which has been let to a couple for the last six years....

Utility supplies for a flat conversions

Author: Readers Question

7th April 2013, 13 years ago | 7

I think everyone who has had to organise new utility supplies for a flat conversion will agree that getting new...

The Best Property Forum in the UK – NLA Survey

Author: Mark Alexander

6th April 2013, 13 years ago | 2

The National Landlord Association are carrying out an online survey of landlords asking which is the best property forum. You...