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Do I need to re-protect my deposits?

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2012, 13 years ago | 20

I have been told that I need to issue another Deposit Protection Certificate when my fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancy...

Ground Rent – Demand for Payment

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2012, 13 years ago | 26

Huw has received a strange “Demand for Payment” of Ground rent and would like to raise this topic with the...

Tenants not completing 6 months tenancy period

Author: Readers Question

17th December 2012, 13 years ago | 16

Recently I’ve experienced two instances of tenants not completing 6 months tenancy period and leaving after just 3 months. These...

Does Reality TV affect property prices?

Author: Readers Question

14th December 2012, 13 years ago | 4

Extracts from an intriguing Readers Letter from PR agent Ally Whicher of Woodthorpe Comms asking; “does reality TV affect property...

Landlords Question – Gas Safety Record & NEST grants

Author: Readers Question

11th December 2012, 13 years ago | 7

Hello Mark, I wonder how you and others feel about my quandry regarding the gas installation at my rental property....

Being a Landlord can be a lonely business – is something bugging you?

Author: Mark Alexander

11th December 2012, 13 years ago | 2

Being a landlord can sometimes be a lonely business. The more properties you own, the more problems you encounter. Unless...

Landlord Accreditation – what’s the point?

Author: Readers Question

6th December 2012, 13 years ago | 7

We have been asked by Peter Lewis, Chairman of Devon Landlords Association to share his question about the validity of...

HMO Heroes and Villains

Author: Readers Question

5th December 2012, 13 years ago | 9

They say everyone has a book inside them waiting to be set free. After being asked to review a friend’s...

Tenants Notice Period – please consider this scenario

Author: Readers Question

3rd December 2012, 13 years ago | 25

I wonder if anyone can give me advice on what they might do in my position over a potential tenants...

Has this Oxford tenant fallen foul of HMO legislation?

Author: Readers Question

30th November 2012, 13 years ago | 7

I have just received an email from an Oxford based tenant who may have fallen foul of HMO regulations. I’m...

Landlords Liability Insurance – do flat owners need it?

Author: Readers Question

30th November 2012, 13 years ago | 10

We have received a “Readers Question” from a landlord called Cissie asking whether her friend ought to purchase landlords liability...

Damp problem in South Tyneside flats built on watercourses

Author: Readers Question

29th November 2012, 13 years ago | 5

I have a few flats in South Tyneside, some of which are known to have been built on watercourses and...

BMV property deal gone wrong – what would you do?

Author: Readers Question

29th November 2012, 13 years ago | 15

Alex has written in to ask other landlords what they would do if faced with a similar scenario of a BMV deal...

Sale of investment properties – is there a specialist portal?

Author: Readers Question

27th November 2012, 13 years ago | 11

I have a number of investment properties in central London and I am contemplating selling some. There doesn’t seem to...

I’m evicting tenants but I want to help them

Author: Readers Question

27th November 2012, 13 years ago | 11

I may be the softest landlord on the planet but I am concerned about the well-being of 2 of my...

How can I be liable for my tenants Council Tax?

Author: Readers Question

26th November 2012, 13 years ago | 7

Hello all I am a subscriber of Property118 but cannot find the correct page to ask my fellow readers about...

Aged mid 70’s what should they buy? Or should they rent?

Author: Readers Question

25th November 2012, 13 years ago | 4

Mike Davey sent me the email below which has really got me thinking. Please have a read and share your...

Bullied over fence repairing responsibilities – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

25th November 2012, 13 years ago | 8

I own the left hand half of a semi detached property. In the row all right hand properties own the...

Tenant being held on remand – what should I do?

Author: Readers Question

23rd November 2012, 13 years ago | 10

We have received a cry for help from Julie Dawson. Her tenant is being held on remand and the Police...

Tenant claimed benefits fraudulently – Council reclaiming from us!

Author: Readers Question

18th November 2012, 13 years ago | 24

We have received the email below from Trudy. Please help by leaving comments if you have been in the same...