Tag: AST

Tenant wants to leave early?

Author: Readers Question

30th August 2023, 3 years ago | 23

Hello, I have a tenant that wants to leave at the end of month 8 of a 12 month tenancy...

Rent to rent advice?

Author: Readers Question

16th August 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hello, I have a property which has been let on an AST for a number of years and now looking...

Short term letting to business travellers?

Author: Readers Question

8th August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, does anyone have any experience of letting their property for short-term lets (3 months – 12 months) to business...

Rent increase during assured shorthold tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

20th June 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, like thousands of others, the monthly interest payments on my one and only rental property have more than doubled...

Is it better to sell property fast or sit and wait?

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

26th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Should landlords hold onto their properties for as long as possible following the BOE’s announcement that inflation fell to 8.7%...

Renters Reform Bill – the end of fixed term tenancies

Author: Ian Narbeth

23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 33

By abolishing fixed term tenancies, the Renters’ Reform Bill will cause serious problems for landlords of student accommodation. The issue...

Written statements in Wales?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, Renting Homes Wales processes for agencies and landlords to cope with the Transitional Information Period. After first becoming aware...

Onerous ground rent clause – is it capped?

Author: Readers Question

5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I have come across a few leases now which have the ground rent clause: “The rent shall be subject...

Is the fee to register my tenant with the freeholder legal?

Author: Readers Question

5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have received an invoice of £75 to register the name of my tenant with the freeholder. Part of...

Two existing tenants are leaving – legal issues?

Author: Readers Question

14th April 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I currently have a leased property which, since Nov 2021, has been occupied by a family of four adults...

Tenant not communicating, risk in rent arrears?

Author: Readers Question

11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a new tenant, whose last two months rent had to be chased and chased every month. I...

Landlord Incapacitated?

Author: Readers Question

27th March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I would like some advice from Property118 readers, If a landlord is permanently unable to maintain an AST due...

Ending a 12 months fixed tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

27th February 2023, 4 years ago | 8

Hello. I have a situation that commenced last month and I got some good pointers from here. Tenants are on...

Single occupancy AST installs wife and 2 children?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2023, 4 years ago | 23

Hello, In November 2022 I accepted a new tenant on a 1 year AST. The property is a 2 bed...

N5B – Q6 Tenant was in there prior to my AST with them?

Author: Readers Question

20th February 2023, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, let me explain the situation, I am wanting to evict a tenant via the accelerated possession method using the...

Buying tenanted property – can you ‘reset’ the tenancy to ensure it is valid?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2023, 4 years ago | 33

Hello, We are considering buying a block of 5 flats, all tenanted. Some have been on-boarded through an agent and...

Council tax liability?

Author: Readers Question

6th January 2023, 4 years ago | 39

Hello, My tenant had a two years AST but she left after 18 months. The council made her liable for...

Is there a future market for fully paid in advance 6 month ASTs?

Author: Readers Question

7th December 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, As we’ve now entered a tougher period for the prospect of increased rent arrears, what do fellow members feel...