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Globrix & findaproperty – advice to letting agents

Author: Mark Alexander

15th April 2013, 13 years ago | 1

Letting Agents using the Globrix and findaproperty logo’s on their websites might wish to consider updating their logo’s. The firms...

Condensation claim and prescribed information question

Author: Readers Question

15th April 2013, 13 years ago | 17

A tenant sneaked out 2 months into a 6 month tenancy without paying for the rent. At the start I...

Barclays Offset mortgage customers – TAKE HEED!

Author: Mark Alexander

15th April 2013, 13 years ago | 42

Around 1 million Woolwich and Barclays Offset customers are to be affected by the changes to their offset reserve accounts. I...

I have been offered 6 months rent in advance

Author: Readers Question

14th April 2013, 13 years ago | 47

I have a prospective tenant who has been paid off with early retirement from a major high street bank together...

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...