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Thermostatic shower mixer valves legislation?

Author: Readers Question

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31st January 2019, 7 years ago | 9

Can anyone please pinpoint the legislation requiring landlords to fit thermostatic shower mixer valves in rental properties? Possibly they are...

Purchasing land in personal or Ltd company name

Author: Readers Question

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18th February 2019, 7 years ago | 7

I am looking at buying a plot of land opposite my own main residence. It is intended for my 17...

How to Rent Booklet Updated 31st May 2019

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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3rd June 2019, 7 years ago | 21

Just to add to the introduction of the Tenant Fees act on the 1st of June the government has updated...

Access to electrical cupboard withheld?

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29th October 2019, 6 years ago | 20

I have a few apartments. The electrical meters etc. are communal and outside in a cupboard. The management agent refuses...

Boyfriends/girlfriends: Is it now an HMO?

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7th January 2020, 6 years ago | 10

I rent a self contained 2 bedroom, 1 lounge, small kitchen and 1 bathroom flat to 2 unrelated girls, one...

Failed EPC Due to assumed no insulation?

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3rd February 2020, 6 years ago | 24

I am at a loss where to go to rectify my EPC rating. The engineer that came out to assess...

Council tax department want copy tenancy agreement?

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6th August 2020, 6 years ago | 30

I recently advised the council tax department of a change in tenants at a two-bed flat I own. Normally that’s...

Water company billing my tenant £5100 for emergency repairs!

Author: Mick Roberts

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17th August 2020, 6 years ago | 16

Has anyone any experience of this? My tenant received the below email after asking the Water company to contact me....

Taken to Court by no win no fee solicitor?

Author: Readers Question

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18th January 2021, 5 years ago | 25

My tenant complained of mould, but would not let me or my workers into the property. He then said he...

Gap and loophole between content and buildings insurance?

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17th February 2021, 5 years ago | 11

For leasehold properties, I have recently been advised leaseholders may be exposed to some gap and loophole between home content...

Can you transfer a section 21 notice to a new landlord?

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24th February 2021, 5 years ago | 9

Hi, I am looking at buying a property with a problem tenant that won’t allow any viewings or valuations and...

You need to be Precise with Precise Mortgages?

Author: Readers Question

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6th December 2022, 3 years ago | 3

I wanted to share a recent experience I’ve had with Precise Mortgages, which other borrowers/prospective borrowers/IFAs may find of interest....

Ending tenancy early but paying for full month?

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3rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 46

Hello, Due to dates/times not quite aligning, I will be moving into a new property midway through the rental period on...

Shelter attacks large rise in Section 21 evictions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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13th February 2023, 3 years ago | 31

Shelter has attacked Section 21 evictions as the leading cause of homelessness.  Chief Executive, Polly Neate, has highlighted the 143%...

BBC’s Panorama – The return of ‘slum landlords’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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27th March 2023, 3 years ago | 26

A BBC investigation will highlight that council houses that were built to house tenants to protect them from ‘slum landlords’...

Subletting tenants and landlords face ‘life-changing’ fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 8

A firm that helps landlords comply with the law and avoid penalties is warning that tenants AND landlords face the...

House prices continue on a downward slide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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7th August 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The housing market faced yet another setback as the average house price saw a decline of -0.3% in July, Halifax...

Fire alarms – do I need to carry out a weekly test?

Author: Readers Question

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25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I am aware in properties such as blocks of flats it is now required to have a six monthly...

One Property two related families – HMO?

Author: Readers Question

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4th September 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hi everyone, I need some advice, please. I am in search of new tenants for a 3-bed house and have...

Provide a fire extinguisher or no fire extinguisher?

Author: Readers Question

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7th September 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, what are Property118 readers thoughts on letting agents requesting a fire extinguisher and fire blanket to be fixed in...

How long will this eviction process take?

Author: Readers Question

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25th September 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hi All. Two days ago I got an Order for Possession through the county court giving the tenant 28 days...

Property management firm refusal to claim on block insurance?

Author: Readers Question

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16th October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi, I am a landlord in a block of apartments and have needed to claim block insurance for a large...

The most affordable rental cities in Britain revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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29th November 2023, 2 years ago | 0

The major cities that currently have the highest level of affordable homes for tenants that are at or below the...

Have you had First-tier Tribunal experiences in rent rises?

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4th December 2023, 2 years ago | 14

Hello, Has anyone had any experience with the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for market value case? History is, tenant moved in...