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Necessity to disclose suicide in rental property?

Author: Readers Question

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16th February 2018, 8 years ago | 10

Unfortunately our long standing tenant recently took an overdose, which resulted in her death. We don’t know if she died...

How to deal with utility charge after tenant left

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8th March 2018, 8 years ago | 16

Hi, I’d like to ask everyone how you deal with utilities after tenant has left and before new tenant moves...

Do we landlords have to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office

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13th March 2018, 8 years ago | 50

Do we landlords have to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)? I have read that all landlords need to...

Can landlords charge for their time on repairs or cleaning?

Author: Readers Question

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25th April 2018, 8 years ago | 6

I always have a dilemma whether to do cleaning or repairs (when it definitely falls onto the tenants responsibility) at...

1991 Building Regulations – I don’t want an HMO?

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23rd July 2018, 8 years ago | 10

I have a property that I inherited from my late husband that has been divided into 8 self contained flats....

SDLT when buying out siblings inherited property

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28th September 2018, 8 years ago | 3

My mother-in-law has passed away leaving her house worth about £360,000. There is an outstanding equity release loan probably in...

‘Bastard Landlords’ but what about bad tenants?

Author: Paul Shamplina

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28th November 2018, 7 years ago | 8

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth wants to rephrase the words ‘ Rogue Landlords’, to the words ‘Bastards Landlords’, as Rogue sounds...

Freeholder charges “consent to let” once every year?

Author: Readers Question

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10th December 2018, 7 years ago | 8

I previously registered and paid a leaseholder flat’s management company and freeholder called Y and Y management for a “consent...

Rent calculation on Periodic Tenancy termination by tenants

Author: Readers Question

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4th March 2019, 7 years ago | 7

Hi everyone. I would like to seek advice on final rent as terminated by my tenants. Original AST signed through...

Friend lending money to buy property – how can I set it up legally?

Author: Readers Question

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14th March 2019, 7 years ago | 4

Hi, I am buying a flat as a cash buyer through a LTD company. As I cannot raise enough cash...

Back out from successful bid on auction property?

Author: Readers Question

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8th May 2019, 7 years ago | 17

Hi Everyone, We are in a need of urgent advise. We secured a property in auction just last week and...

Has anyone heard of Rosolite Mortgages?

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8th July 2019, 7 years ago | 8

Has anyone heard of Rosolite Mortgages? I got a letter today stating Mortgage Express/ Bradford & Bingley has been sold...

EPC inaccuracies could leave properties let illegally

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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10th July 2019, 7 years ago | 17

A recent study exploring the risks and impacts on the reliability of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) has uncovered a staggering...

Higher SDLT refund via selling property to limited company?

Author: Readers Question

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9th August 2019, 7 years ago | 8

My hubby and I were unable to sell our residential property A before buying new main residential home B in...

Another reason not to accept tenants on benefits: a case study

Author: Dr Rosalind Beck

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21st August 2019, 7 years ago | 19

I was surprised to see that Shelter still hasn’t given up on its campaign to prevent private landlords from using...

Our right of way blocked by a conservatory built by neighbour?

Author: Readers Question

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19th December 2019, 6 years ago | 8

We would really appreciate some sound advice here, on the situation we are facing. We bought a mid-terraced grade 2...

Rent guarantor’s liability beyond fixed term?

Author: Readers Question

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31st December 2019, 6 years ago | 7

I would welcome advice on the following. I issued a tenant with a 6 months short hold tenancy agreement and...

Rent guarantor service – Should I proceed?

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20th January 2020, 6 years ago | 8

I have been a landlord for over 20 years and I generally manage my properties without using an agent. We...

Does this restrictive covenant prevent HMO development?

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27th January 2020, 6 years ago | 28

I am a first time potential landlord intending to convert our family home for HMO use and have carried out...

Can beneficial ownership be claimed without the paperwork?

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13th February 2020, 6 years ago | 8

I have a friend who bought a property 11 years ago, but had to add his mother to the deeds...

Do mortgage product fees fall under Section 24?

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24th February 2020, 6 years ago | 8

I have had discussion with my new accountant in relation to Mortgage Product fees which had been incurred both during...

Upstairs refuse to claim on their insurance for damage?

Author: Readers Question

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24th February 2020, 6 years ago | 38

I own and rent out the downstairs of 2 leasehold flats located in Woodford Green, Essex. The owner of each...

Spouse Property transfers and SDLT?

Author: Readers Question

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17th March 2020, 6 years ago | 12

I am led to believe spouse property transfers are Capital Gains exempt. I also understand if the property transfer is...

Lodgers and new Electrical Regulations?

Author: Readers Question

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27th April 2020, 6 years ago | 2

Instead of renting out the second bedroom under an AST, and where my daughter has the other bedroom, if my...