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Problem with a new Combiboiler

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 2

Just before the 1st annual check on a newly installed combi boiler my tenant reported a smell of gas when...

No pet policy, tenants have 2 dogs with pups, help!

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 15

We have a no pet policy in our properties and we always make it clear to tenants. Our tenants have...

Service Charge Supplement – Advice Needed

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 7

I have recently purchased a one bed flat and have a professional couple renting it. The property consists of 7...

Pursuing rent arrears after tenant leaves the property

Author: Readers Question

7th April 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I have a property (on a buy-to-let mortgage) which has been let to a couple for the last six years....

Utility supplies for a flat conversions

Author: Readers Question

7th April 2013, 13 years ago | 7

I think everyone who has had to organise new utility supplies for a flat conversion will agree that getting new...

The Best Property Forum in the UK – NLA Survey

Author: Mark Alexander

6th April 2013, 13 years ago | 2

The National Landlord Association are carrying out an online survey of landlords asking which is the best property forum. You...

Implied surrender and changing the locks

Author: Readers Question

6th April 2013, 13 years ago | 15

Is this a case of implied surrender and is it safe for me to go and change the locks, asks...

Will I have to pay tax on rental income or not?

Author: Readers Question

6th April 2013, 13 years ago | 4

I am currently looking to buy a (probably) new property for the sole purposes of letting it out. I currently...

Can I see your waste carriers licence please Mr Landlord?

Author: Glenn Ackroyd

4th April 2013, 13 years ago | 14

Did you know that if you carry waste in the course of your business (property letting) for profit, then you...

The 2013 buy to let goldrush

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd April 2013, 13 years ago | 13

I have had a ‘gut feeling’ that the property market would turn in 2013 for at least four years, however,...

Missed Second Charge. How to get it removed?

Author: Readers Question

2nd April 2013, 13 years ago | 8

We purchased a property in March 2008 from a rather devious lady who didn’t let on about an impending second...

Switching letting agent without penalty

Author: Readers Question

2nd April 2013, 13 years ago | 4

I need advice on switching letting agent without penalty. I received no rent from my letting agent in March. On...

Should I let my tenant rent out the spare bedroom to a lodger?

Author: Readers Question

2nd April 2013, 13 years ago | 19

My tenants have requested my permission to rent out a spare bedroom to a lodger. I have three tenants, a...

Why the need for larger gas pipes for Condensing Boilers?

Author: Readers Question

28th March 2013, 13 years ago | 10

Chris asks what reason is there for the change in Gas Safe regs reducing the allowable pressure drop between meter...

How can honest Landlords remove bad or non paying tenants

Author: Readers Question

27th March 2013, 13 years ago | 20

Recardo writes to raise a debate on how honest landlords can remove bad or non paying tenants. I have been...

Tenant claims to have moved out and ex-partner has moved in – Please Help

Author: Readers Question

25th March 2013, 13 years ago | 16

I Just saw an article on Property118.com about the new “squatters” law and would like some advice with a tenant...

Mortgage Express are forcing me to sell my home – HELP!

Author: Readers Question

21st March 2013, 13 years ago | 148

I own a property in the UK that I rent out since being made redundant, getting offered work in Spain...

Student Landlords/Agents – When do you register a “new” deposit?

Author: Readers Question

21st March 2013, 13 years ago | 44

I recently had to renew my membership of mydeposits. Part of this process involved sending in a copy of my...

Benefits tenants and the effects on landlords insurance

Author: Readers Question

21st March 2013, 13 years ago | 18

We have one buy to let property and a friend mentioned in passing that our landlord insurance policy may not...

Buying a rented house and not retaining the agent

Author: Readers Question

21st March 2013, 13 years ago | 10

I am buying a house from my brother that he is renting via an agent. I do not want to...