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EPC obtained but not provided to tenants – Is S21 valid?

Author: Readers Question

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17th February 2023, 3 years ago | 22

In September 2022 I served a S21 on my tenants giving 4 months Notice. They have approached the Council as...

Am I liable for previous leaseholder’s debt?

Author: Readers Question

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8th October 2025, 7 months ago | 34

Hi, I bought a flat in June 2021. The previous leasehold had a debt to the freeholder for service charges...

Landlord exodus slows but uncertainty remains

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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7th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 3

Fewer landlords are actively selling up than last autumn, but a big chunk is still exiting or weighing up leaving...

What tenants may not realise about the changing landlord landscape

Author: Mark Alexander

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8th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

From a tenant’s perspective, the rental market often feels simple. Availability, affordability and security of tenure tend to dominate the conversation....

Management company demanding previous owner’s service charge?

Author: Readers Question

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8th January 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hello all, happy new year and I hope you can advise how we should proceed. My son bought his flat...

Landlord’s obligation to re-house tenants

Author: Julie Ford

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16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 9

A common question I get asked after a disaster like a fire or flood is whether a landlord is obligated...

Landlords urged to act as Making Tax Digital deadline looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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25th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

With less than two weeks to go until Making Tax Digital comes into force, an industry body is urging letting...

I forgot to tell my mortgage provider I’m letting my property?

Author: Readers Question

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18th October 2022, 4 years ago | 12

We have a residential mortgage from Barclays which does allow us to let our property during our fixed term with...

Renters’ Rights Act inspections warning for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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13th March 2026, 1 month ago | 3

Landlords preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act may need to rethink how they keep track of property condition once fixed-term...

Anti-landlord legislation is forcing Scottish landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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26th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 4

Exclusive video interview with John Blackwood from SAL: “Anti-landlord rhetoric from Scottish politicians is causing landlords to leave the private...

The Truth About Buying Repossessed Property

Author: Frazer Fearnhead

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18th October 2012, 14 years ago | 11

All the property “gurus” (and I’ve really started to despise that word) advocate buying BMV property – “you make your...

How can I go to court without knowing his current address?

Author: Readers Question

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24th February 2020, 6 years ago | 15

One of my tenants was in rent arrears, then he complained to the council that the house did not have...

Tenancy in one persons name only?

Author: Readers Question

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28th March 2022, 4 years ago | 29

I’ve had a couple of tenancy applications recently each involving a couple where they’ve requested the tenancy be taken out...

How do I remove a person who has no tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

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20th January 2023, 3 years ago | 55

Hi, Can anyone please advise me on an ongoing situation? A close friend of the family brought a property to...

What if I only want to let for 6 months?

Author: Readers Question

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9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hi everyone, I am in the process of selling my own home which I expect to take up to 6...

Buying a house without building regs for loft conversion pre 1985?

Author: Readers Question

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5th April 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I am currently in the process of purchasing my first house. The property is a bungalow with a loft conversion...

Loft conversion without planning permission or building regs

Author: Readers Question

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20th May 2019, 7 years ago | 27

Hi everyone, We are in the process of buying a property and we have just found out that the loft...

Lengthening court possession delays will see landlords leave the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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31st March 2026, 3 weeks ago | 13

Landlords are waiting more than a year to regain possession of their properties as court delays continue to disrupt the...

UK rental market dominated by landlords aged over 55

Author: Mark Alexander

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9th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

A striking demographic pattern has emerged from the latest UK landlord data, and it raises important questions about the future...

Supported living in HMO advice please?

Author: Readers Question

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23rd April 2020, 6 years ago | 19

Hi all, We have an empty HMO and have been approached by a care company who house service users with...

Should I let to family through my limited company?

Author: Readers Question

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29th May 2020, 6 years ago | 27

As the title suggests, I’m considering getting a BTL via a limited company with the intention of letting it to...

How To Rent guide updated 21/07/2021

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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22nd July 2021, 5 years ago | 11

The How To Rent guide that is a regulatory requirement to be given to all new tenants has been amended...

Landlords must stay signed up to Ombudsman as scheme set to become mandatory

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 23

The government has confirmed landlords will need to stay signed up to the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, even after they’ve...

The continuing Renters’ Rights Act nightmare – what happens if the first month’s rent isn’t paid?

Author: Readers Question

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29th December 2025, 4 months ago | 103

In a Property118 comment on 27 December, member “Spock” said: “I have a student property. Traditionally, I have always asked...