The Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction rates for bailiff repossessions in England have reached a six-year high – leading Shelter to question the effectiveness of the Renters (Reform) Bill. Ministry of Justice figures show a 19% year-on-year rise in evictions due to Section 21 notices, with 2,682 possessions taking place between January and March 2024. This […]

The United Kingdom has long held a magnetic pull for international property investors. From the towering skyscrapers of London to the charming terraces of historic towns, the UK offers a plethora of opportunities for those seeking a foothold in a stable and potentially lucrative market. But what exactly makes British bricks and mortar so appealing […]

Hi, I am a long-term property investor, buying properties often at auction, refurbishing, renting and holding. I am a RICS surveyor and CIOB Construction Manager so I have some good general knowledge. I have recently bought a property which had been empty for about three years and had an EPC rating of F, no kitchen, […]

Hello, Since 2017 I have rented a small 2 bedrooms terrace house with garden to a couple. They had 3 children in the last 5 and a half years. The wife complained to me that the house was now too small. In nearly 7 years I increased a rent already below the market value, once. […]

Hello, A bit of a half-baked story from the BBC (shock horror!) – see the video below – but you can contact them to make a comment, which I have done and I would urge you to do the same. Since this original story was reported on a couple of weeks ago, this lady has […]

Hello, I used an agent who issued a tenancy agreement for a tenant on DSS. She lives there with her husband and kids, which the government knows that she is single. She is sub-letting the house to raise funds for her husband to buy a house. I became aware of it and issued a section […]

Leading Conservative politician Lord Frost has voiced his concerns over the Renters (Reform) Bill by saying it is a ‘poor Bill’ and blasted the Tories. Lord Frost was the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator and in the House of Lords second reading debate, he said: “It is a poor Bill and I do not think it […]

A landlord sell-off is a major driver of tenant moves after 50% of property professionals said that was the main reason for renters moving home last year, a survey has found. According to PayProp, this is a growing concern – and something that campaign group Generation Rent has highlighted recently. Just 11.3% of those surveyed […]

Hello, As the title of this thread suggests, I have a leasehold query. My query is my uncle has a leasehold house with around 800 years left and with no conditions attached to the lease so all fine and dandy that end (the lease states merely £2 plus insurance rent (whatever that means) only. The […]

With a combined experience of more than 26 years in property, husband and wife team Manni and Romey Chopra have transformed the property world. In 2016, the Chopra Property Group was born and since then they have won numerous awards in the industry and have now achieved Property Development of the Year (above £1 million) […]

Hello, My property was rented to an individual who paid the initial deposit which sits in a holding account. In December last year, we added her new husband to the rental contract and changed contract to new married surname. We did not amend details on deposit being held. She has since spit from her husband […]

Deposit alternative provider flatfair is celebrating a record-breaking first quarter of 2024, with a significant rise in tenants choosing its No Deposit option. The firm says the surge is down to the increasing affordability challenges facing tenants because of rising rents. From January to March, flatfair says it recorded its highest figure to date as […]

I am selling a buy to let property that I did a £100,000 extension on 15 years ago. Can I claim this as a capital cost on my CGT return even though I no longer have the receipts? Also, can I include the SDLT I paid at the time, which I don’t have any documentation […]

We’ve all seen the headlines, from mixed-message articles to advice from experts and landlords, but if now REALLY is the best time to sell, how can we ensure we’re getting the highest amount in the fastest time? Simply Business recently reported that 1 in 4 landlords are looking to sell this year, and for good […]

The Cats Protection charity claims the Renters Reform Bill could end the ‘pet privilege’ where only those who own their home have the right to own a pet. However, what they do not call for is the ability to charge an increased deposit over the maximum 5 weeks to cover the risk of property damage […]

As the House of Lords gears up to debate the Renters (Reform) Bill today, they are being warned that landlords selling their properties is the biggest challenge facing renters in the UK. That’s according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is pointing to government figures. The data reveals that 45% of households that needed […]

Hi, hopefully Property118 readers can provide some advice. My daughter is a tenant (of 4) in a student rental where one of the students has not paid any of their rent (now 7 months into a 12 month agreement). The tenant in question told the other flatmates and the agent that she had paid in […]

For me, property investment has been a cornerstone of an international lifestyle I had planned and worked hard to achieve for decades. The security of a steady income stream through rental profits and long-term capital appreciation was always a powerful motivator. However, for me, the joy of property investment has transcended the financial advantages. There […]

Hi everybody, Can anybody help? I’ve issued a section 21 notice and a section 8 notice for non-payment of rent simultaneously. My tenant owes £3,500 currently. They have a guarantor (I’m not holding much hope). My question is this. Can I write to the guarantor ahead of the eviction date? And let them know that they’re on […]

The UK government’s decision to abolish the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) regime has led one firm to identify the areas most likely to be impacted. The study by Howden Insurance, using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), unveils those holiday home hotspots across England and Wales. The Isles of Scilly takes the crown […]

House prices in Scotland have bounced back to record their strongest growth in over a year, one index reveals. The data from chartered surveyors Walker Fraser Steele found that after a five-month decline, prices rose 1.4% in March. That beat expectations and was higher than the price trends seen in England and Wales. The average […]