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Failure to Protect Tenancy Deposit Claim?

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3rd June 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I am in a bit of a pickle and looking for advice and guidance from Property118 members. I leased...

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Does a freehold invalidate the terms of a leasehold?

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7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 44

Hi, two years ago I bought a flat within an Victorian building with several apartments. At the time of my...

Need to trace absent Freeholder to sell?

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26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

I own one small flat which I rent out. I paid off the mortgage and was planning to retire. Fed...

Scottish housing market growth shown with rising property values in West Lothian

Strong growth in Scottish property market despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Scottish house prices have hit another record high for the third consecutive month, averaging £225,636. According to the latest house...

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Tenants’ giving late notice within fixed term tenancy?

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12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, my property has been let for the last 3 years to a couple of otherwise very good tenants, on...

Can I challenge a Section 20 overspend?

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12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I am a portfolio landlord with a leasehold flat in a social housing block of 6. I am the...

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Tenancy agreement signed but not dated?

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16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

I have just realised my AST tenancy agreement has been signed by myself, the letting agent and the tenant, but...

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Tax Comparison for Incorporated vs Unincorporated Landlords: A Commercial Case Study

Author: Mark Alexander

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17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Introduction: This case study presents the commercial rationale behind the incorporation of a property rental business and provides a detailed...

Landlord inspecting mold damage on kitchen wall after tenant negligence

Majority of landlords cover property damage caused by tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords end up covering property damage 90% of the time, even when it’s the tenant’s fault, according to a new...

House caught in a financial noose symbolising landlords’ tax and regulatory pressures in the UK rental market

Is the Government Destroying the UK’s Rental Market?

Author: Mark Alexander

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4th November 2024, 1 year ago | 5

Landlords across the UK are facing mounting challenges, from skyrocketing taxes to endless regulations, making it harder and harder to...

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EPC rating for HMO with bills included?

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18th February 2025, 1 year ago | 18

Hi, I have been a landlord for over 40 years. I own HMOs and the property in question is a...

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Tenant has decided to change the day she pays her rent?

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11th March 2025, 1 year ago | 23

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if someone could give me a bit of advice. I have a tenant who...

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Can the council force tenant inspections and demand evictions for smoking?

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18th March 2025, 1 year ago | 22

Hi, I have recently applied for and been granted licences for some flats I own in Birmingham. Now the council...

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How to handle an overdue AGM meeting and managing agent issues?

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18th March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hi, I am looking for advice or guidance please. We are a block of 15 flats and are unhappy with...

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Dealing with tenants complaints about mould?

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24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 18

Hello, I hope someone may be able to help. I seem to have tenants from hell. I have only one...

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Extending a lease – Formal or informal approach?

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3rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 11

I am seeking to extend the lease on my flat (currently 91/92 years) by adding 90 years. Last year, I...

Capital Letters will cease operating by the end of 2025

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

London’s not-for-profit organisation for helping find homes to rent for homeless people, Capital Letters, has announced it will shut down...

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Can I sell a car left behind by evicted tenant?

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22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 10

Hi, I’ve recently evicted a tenant using the S21 route (the real reason is due to rent arrears). On the...

Labour squeezes landlords as housing market hits North-South divide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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15th May 2025, 11 months ago | 1

Labour continues to squeeze landlords financially, amid signs the government could go further to increase its overall tax take from...

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Belfast crowned as the UK’s premier investment hotspot

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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9th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Belfast has emerged as the leading location for property investors in the UK, according to a new analysis. It’s been...

Best city in England for HMO yield revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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16th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Bradford has claimed the title of England’s top location for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) yields, with six-bedroom properties delivering...

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The electrical safety lapse that sparked trouble

Author: Mark Alexander

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6th November 2025, 6 months ago | 3

The landlord had managed the property for years without issues. The wiring seemed fine, the lights worked, and the tenants...

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Exit Strategies: What Happens When a Buy-To-Let Mortgage Term Ends

Author: Mark Alexander

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22nd December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

Every mortgage has an end date. For landlords, what happens when a buy-to-let deal expires is one of the most...

Selective Licensing and looming enforcement notice?

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29th August 2025, 8 months ago | 7

Ok, so here goes my dilemma, I have housed a family of 4, a couple and their 2 young kids....