A BBC presenter and GP has revealed how a ‘friend’ of 25 years turned into a nightmare tenant who trashed her flat and refused to pay rent or leave. Dr Renee Hoenderkamp, known to many as Dr Renee, regularly appears on BBC Radio London and Inside Out, rented out her one-bed flat in Hendon, northwest […]

Join us for a live talk from The Baker Street Property Meet with renowned property expert, Andrew Roberts, as he shares invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of the UK property market in 2024. From emerging trends to unique investment opportunities, Andrew will guide you through your window of opportunity for success in the ever-evolving […]

Hi, I served notice to my tenant last year and she gave me 28 days notice and vacated. I wanted to sell the property and tried to sell it. But since then, in last 6 months I didn’t get any offers. So I’m putting the property back on the market for rent. The rent increase since […]

Hello, We signed a contract with an agency for them to manage our relationship with the tenants back in 2019. They oversaw tenant referencing, rent collection and contract. Since 2020/21, the fixed term tenancy agreement ran out and ever since the agent was not able to get a new fixed contract signed by the tenants. […]

Hello, Nice and simple, just visited a friend who got flooded out and is now in temporary accommodation. He tells me his next door neighbour was working abroad and decided to rent out the property. It got flooded ! – but he hadn’t told the insurance he was renting it out, so they returned his […]

Homeowners could be in for a rough ride as UK house prices are expected to fall 5.9% this year, according to the latest Hargreaves Lansdown Savings and Resilience Barometer. The report warns that falling prices could push many homeowners into negative equity, make remortgaging harder and more expensive, and erode their retirement savings. The firm […]

Despite Scotland facing a housing emergency, First Minister Humza Yousaf spent £6,000 a month of taxpayer’s money on a rented flat in Edinburgh. The Scottish Tories slammed the eye-watering cost of the three-bed flat, which the SNP leader used while Bute House (the official residence of the First Minister) was undergoing an £825,000 refurbishment. This […]

Many people are delaying their first home purchase until their 50s or beyond, as house prices have rocketed in recent years, one firm reveals. Tembo Money, a mortgage specialist, analysed data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and found that the number of first-time buyers aged 50 or older increased by 29% between 2018 and […]

Letting agents believe the consequences of the Renters (Reform) Bill could significantly harm the private rented sector.   A Propertymark survey reveals a massive 94% of letting agents believe more landlords will leave the PRS if the bill becomes law. A further 83% of agents were concerned that the Bill would also result in fewer […]

Scotland’s housing emergency worsens as more than a quarter of households are in housing need. A report by Homes for Scotland (HFS) reveals 15,000 households are living in temporary accommodation. Last year, housing emergencies were declared in Edinburgh, Argyll and Bute and Glasgow. Living in ‘unfit’ properties According to the report, 123,000 households in Scotland […]

99% mortgages are on the horizon! Join Ranjan Bhattacharya as he dives into the details of this groundbreaking development and explores its potential impact on property investors. What does this mean for those looking to enter the property market or expand their portfolios? Our analysis will provide valuable insights, considerations, and strategies to navigate this […]

A new survey has revealed the top features that UK renters look for in a property and how much they are willing to pay for them. The survey from Molo, asked renters to select their top five most important property features from a list of 18 options. The most important feature for tenants is the […]

Hello, I am planning to set up a Limited Company to enable shared ownership of our family’s holiday cottage and would like some advice. I’ve set out the context first and then given a specific question. Any info is gratefully received! 1. CONTEXT My mum and her two siblings own a holiday cottage in the […]

It’s a common issue for landlords around the country – dealing with tenants who are reporting issues with damp and mould. Now researchers share eight tips for the 73% of Brits experiencing condensation on their windows and nearly half (45.1%) who suffer from mould outbreaks in their homes during winter. These problems are caused by […]

Zoopla has revealed that the housing sales market has improved in 2024, despite a drop in prices last year. According to its House Price Index, annual UK house price falls have moderated again and stand at -0.8%, to the end of December, which is an improvement from the -1.4% low recorded in October 2023. House […]

A leading industry body has criticised the Scottish government for not providing more information on the transition to end the emergency rent cap. Propertymark says more clarification is needed about Rent Service Scotland’s ability to assess market rents. The Scottish government announced last week that the emergency rent cap will end on the 1st of […]

The Chancellor should scrap the 3% Stamp Duty Levy on the purchase of additional properties in the Spring Budget to create more homes for rent and generate £10 billion for the Government, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says. It points to an independent analysis by Capital Economics that reveals the removal of the tax […]

News this week that councils around the country are flagging up the prospect of going bankrupt because of the ever-growing homelessness bill they have to meet. Oh please, cry me a river. Not once will councils and the government accept that their short-sighted policies hurting landlords are to blame. It’s always the landlord’s fault. Council […]

A council has launched a campaign to prevent homelessness in its area – and it says tenants with arrears or who cause anti-social behaviour shouldn’t be evicted. Torbay council is appealing to landlords and tenants to get in touch with them for assistance and advice if they face any difficulties with their tenancy. The campaign […]

Hi, so for twenty-odd years I’ve been told by my accountants that I can claim 10% of my home expenses (Mortgage interest or rent/utility & council tax) as an allowable home as office expense to offset against my profit, so that’s what I’ve been submitting. Now a different accountant at the firm is only allowing […]

Hello, I’m trying to help someone who has vacated a property that is on a joint AST. No notice has yet been served by the tenant who has vacated but the agents are aware of the situation. The tenant who remains wants to take on a single AST but has failed the checks and cannot […]