Readers Question

PRS landlord database and home address privacy concerns illustrated alongside a vandalised rental property

Is the government’s PRS Database registration putting landlords at risk?

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24th September 2026, 3 hours ago | 10

Hello, Although such cases may be in the minority, we had a tenant who turned out to be a criminal....

Landlord unsure how to answer the PRS database household occupancy question for a company-let property

Does the PRS Database penalise landlords with non-standard properties?

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22nd September 2026, 2 days ago | 11

I signed up for the beta PRS database so I could understand what information they required and how easy it...

Westminster landlord licensing and PRS database paperwork highlighting £1,000+ and £65 annual fees

Why do I have to register my rental property twice?

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22nd September 2026, 2 days ago | 13

HI, I have been slapped with a £1,000 odd fee from Westminster Council for a licence to rent out my...

Deposit protection concept showing house model, keys, cash deposit and security shield for landlord deposit scheme article.

Could old rent deposit records cause problems?

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21st September 2026, 3 days ago | 2

Hi, My query is the following for a relative: The situation he and his wife had a number of now...

Retirement flats with signs showing ground rent, subletting, annual and pet fees

Can we challenge retirement flat letting fees?

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21st September 2026, 3 days ago | 7

Hi, My sister has inherited a retirement flat that is impossible to sell and the running costs are expensive. We...

An unashamed sarcastic ODE to the success of the RRA, politicians and lobbying groups?

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15th September 2026, 1 week ago | 4

The government were warned that the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) would cause damage. We are already seeing the damage, and...

Company-let property after contract expiry with subtenants remaining and vacant possession unresolved

Landlord vs guaranteed-rent/company-let operator after Renters’ Rights Act?

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14th September 2026, 1 week ago | 4

Hi, We have a company-let agreement with a rent-to-rent/guaranteed-rent operator. The contractual term has expired but the operator has not...

Eviction notice crossed out with red prohibition sign and moving boxes in background

I can’t now get my property back through formal eviction?

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14th September 2026, 1 week ago | 6

I originally allowed my ex-sister-in-law to use my property I was refurbishing as she became homeless with her children. Now...

Crumbling building policy structure representing unstable landlord regulation, taxes, standards, supply and costs

Building policy in shaky foundations making things worse for tenants?

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11th September 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

Many landlords have stood dazed, on the ropes – taking blow after blow. Confused and unable to think they have...

Keys and lease agreement representing a 25-year housing association property lease

25 year housing association lease?

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9th September 2026, 2 weeks ago | 10

Hello everyone, I have come across a rental deal where you buy a property with a 25-year lease attached to...

Bailiff at a property with removal boxes, illustrating a disputed eviction appointment and additional warrant fees.

Bailiff failed to attend eviction can they charge me again?

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7th September 2026, 2 weeks ago | 1

Hi Property118 forum, I had a bailiff’s appointment for 9:45 am on 23rd June. I had called the week before...

Green Party flag, family and rental homes illustrating questions over limited company BTL mortgages

BTL to support a vulnerable family member obtained by Green Party deputy leader?

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7th September 2026, 2 weeks ago | 9

You may have seen the BBC News about the Green Party Deputy Leader having bought 2 properties via his company...

The Building Safety Act and the smaller landlord

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2nd September 2026, 3 weeks ago | 1

The Building Safety Act 2022 has a reputation as tower-block law, and most landlords with a couple of houses or...

Plug-in solar panels outside a Nottingham landlord’s property beside an EPC C sign.

Can plug-in solar panels improve a landlord’s EPC rating?

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28th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 15

Hello all. I am a landlord with many properties in Nottingham. I am going through the process of getting the...

Question mark beside HMO property marketing materials and a for sale sign, illustrating decisions around selling HMO portfolios.

What should I do with my soon-to-be vacant HMO?

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28th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 3

Hi, I will have a 5 room HMO fully vacant in September. I have a few choices. I do not...

Broken chain and question mark beside a rental property and guaranteed rent agency sign

Has Anyone Had Problems with Rent to Rent?

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28th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

I would be interested in hearing from any landlords who currently have, or have previously had, properties leased under guaranteed...

EPC band C home upgrade costs for landlords, with energy ratings, insulation and £9.9 billion price tag

More than 40% of assessed homes below EPC C with work due to cost landlords £9.9 billion

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27th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 12

40.2% of homes assessed in England and Wales in the year to June 2026 were below EPC band C. The...

Council Tax bill, electoral register and ballot box illustrating questions about running a flat as a short-term let

Short let query about Council Tax and Electoral Register?

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26th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

Hi everyone, I’m planning to put my flat on a short-term/Airbnb. The property is personally owned, but the short-let business will...

Portuguese flag, house and keys illustrating proposed rental reforms amid Portugal’s housing crisis

How Portugal is encouraging landlords to become landlords?

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26th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

Hello, Portugal also has a housing crisis, apparently the stats. say on average people are paying 82% of their incomes...

HMRC Making Tax Digital exemption shield representing a successful appeal for exemption

Being assertive with HMRC about MTD exemption?

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25th August 2026, 1 month ago | 10

Hi everyone, After my first request to be exempt from MTD (Making Tax Digital) was denied, I was irked and...

Council Tax on an empty property overnight?

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24th August 2026, 1 month ago | 19

I have come across something odd with York City Council and their Council Tax on Student Properties at a change...