I have an aggressive tenant who always pays late and who I would like gone. I recently tried to increase the rent after 3.5 years, but he refused to pay it or sign a new contract. I issued him a Section 21 notice requiring possession, but he is refusing to leave under instructions from the […]

Eight out of ten of those renting accommodation want tenancy agreements of one year or less, a large survey by The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) has suggested. 39,855 tenants whose deposits are protected by The DPS’ responded to the survey, with 80.1% saying that they preferred agreements that lasted no longer than 12 months.  […]

We are a family with good income, who just moved to UK and we see ourselves living here for another 10 or 20 years, but unlikely forever. I do not have the patience to deal with whimsical landlords, but I neither have interest in buying a property in UK. I’m therefore looking for a contract, […]

My property is in an area of additional HMO licencing therefore requires a licence for 3 sharers or more. I let my house to two people on a 12 month AST. They have moved in two more, the council know this now and say they require a licence. The tenants are in breach of their […]

I have been married to my husband for 25 years but we still have one flat that is only in his name. We now want to sell this flat and take advantage of 2 lots of CGT relief. Can I be added to the deeds easily so as to avoid him paying a huge CGT […]

Is it legal to create AST contracts whilst the landlord lives in the same property using the same kitchen etc, reason being I have lodgers at present but am selling the house with lodgers in situ , I would like to change the contracts over to AST before I sell the business? Regards Alison

I am considering evicting a tenant of 2.5 years as they are really hard work, and not looking after my property as it should be. My last inspection was 2 weeks ago an I found the place is becoming a tip and there is damp and mould starting in some rooms due to lack of […]

There is significant anecdotal evidence that most landlords outside London do not increase rents until there is a change of tenancy. Property118 would like to investigate this. With upward pressure on costs of compliance as well as the new tax changes it is likely that landlords will abandon this practice , but we would like to hear from landlords […]

I have several families who are potential tenants for me on housing benefit and was wondering if anyone knows about freelance housing benefit consultants. Would it be best for me to use one to help me do a pre-assesment of the maximum benefit they would be entitled to? My house is a 3 bed EX […]

I am 20 year old student with no prior experience in property. I know the very basics through reading some books. I am very keen to get into the buy to let business and my goal is to become a full time landlord when I am older. My granddad owns several houses and has offered […]

The winter is fast approaching and the cold weather could have an adverse effect on your buy to let property. To avoid expensive repair bills, it is important to take preventative action. A few simple checks on your property prior to the cold really settling in will help you stay stress free and keep your […]

Here is my exchange of emails to date with Rob Marris, Labour MP and Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury and also Sir Roger Gale, Conservative Chair of the Finance Committee. See if you can spot any ways in which Rob Marris’ approach differs from that of David Gauke, actual Financial Secretary to the Treasury. […]

Experts were anticipating Royal Assent for the Summer Finance Bill 2015 in the week commencing 19th October but this is now more likely to occur towards the end of November.. Here’s a link showing the current position >>> click here. It now seems highly unlikely that landlords will see any amendments to the Bill’s proposals to restrict […]

One of our flats was let via an agent on AST to 2 singles. One left and a new sharer was found referenced etc and added. They too subsequently left and tenant decided to allow a friend of a friend to move in without advising us or the agency. A deposit was taken and a […]

My two properties are on rent guarantee and have been for the last few years. The contract has run out and I gave them notice. I’ve asked them to give my property back and evict the tenants, but the agent is not cooperating at all. In contract it states that when the contract is ended […]

This IMPORTANT article is not only applicable to landlords in Scotland, it could also be a glimpse into future regulation to follow in England and Wales.  The Bill was released around three weeks ago and is still being poured over by lawyers and advisers. Before it becomes an Act in Scotland there will be some […]

We are in the process of selling our flat which is in a block of 4 purpose built. We bought the land and created a managing company registered on companies house to run it ourselves, but pay an accountant to oversee the books and forward them to companies house. The problem is the purchaser’s solicitor […]

Dear Mr Marris, I am writing to you in connection with Clause 24 of the Finance Bill which will restrict finance cost relief for individual landlords. I am aware that you will have received a number of representations from landlords like me expressing their concerns about the Clause, a Clause which I know Labour is […]

I am having a little dispute with my local council where my properties are rented out. For many years I have dealt predominantly with the lower end of the market. Due to a recent clerical error I forgot to notify the council when a tenant moved from one of my properties to another. For reasons […]

Written submissions are invited by the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee for its ‘Economics of the United Kingdom housing market inquiry’ Scope of the inquiry The Committee is to investigate the economics of the UK housing market. Buying a house is becoming increasingly unaffordable for first time buyers. The cost of private rented accommodation […]

Victoria House is a new low entry level residential investment opportunity in Leeds. It provides investors with an excellent opportunity to own a contemporary apartment within the city centre. With over 124,000 people working in the financial and business services in Leeds, it makes it the largest of any UK city outside London. Offered at […]