Property News

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, 14 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, 14 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, 14 years ago | 2

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

Implied surrender and changing the locks

Author: Readers Question

6th April 2013, 14 years ago | 15

Is this a case of implied surrender and is it safe for me to go and change the locks, asks...

Will I have to pay tax on rental income or not?

Author: Readers Question

6th April 2013, 14 years ago | 4

I am currently looking to buy a (probably) new property for the sole purposes of letting it out. I currently...

Property swap and tax treatment of peppercorn rents

Author: Readers Question

5th April 2013, 14 years ago | 3

UK Tax and Working Tax Credit question regarding Peppercorn Rent and Rental Property Swap. The lady that I employ part time as...

Has your property got the U-Factor?

Author: Mark Alexander

5th April 2013, 14 years ago | 0

Forget streets with the X-factor, living on a street with a name beginning with the letter ‘U’  could mean your...

Can I see your waste carriers licence please Mr Landlord?

Author: Glenn Ackroyd

4th April 2013, 14 years ago | 14

Did you know that if you carry waste in the course of your business (property letting) for profit, then you...

Deposit Protection Service launch insured scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2013, 14 years ago | 1

For the first time in England and Wales, landlords and letting agents can now choose which deposit protection method they...

Can any Landlords help with the aftermath of Fire

Author: HMO Cleaning

3rd April 2013, 14 years ago | 43

Imagine my horror whilst watching the local news on Sunday evening, seeing a row of 4 terraced houses in Norwich...

Student development in Chapel Street Manchester

Author: Property Hotspots

3rd April 2013, 14 years ago | 0

Within walking distance of three renowned Manchester universities and located in an area of huge regeneration, Chapel Street is one...

An ode to economics and the tax system

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd April 2013, 14 years ago | 82

I have to confess to not being the author of this piece, I found it on Facebook, but I do...