Tag: Forum

Why the Shelter 5 year rental contract proposals will not work

Author: Mark Alexander

21st September 2012, 14 years ago | 6

Housing Charity Shelter is proposing 5 year rental agreements but this is not viable as most landlords would be in...

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Readers advice request – cellar keeps filling up with water

Author: Readers Question

17th September 2012, 14 years ago | 14

Sallie has written in to request advice from Property118 readers as she owns a property in which the cellar keeps...

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“Rent 2 Rent” strategy under the microscope

Author: Mark Alexander

17th September 2012, 14 years ago | 29

According to Francis Dolley who regularly leaves comments on this forum, “Rent 2 Rent” is being widely debated on various Facebook...

You can remortage within six months!

Author: Mark Alexander

12th September 2012, 14 years ago | 17

It is possible to remortage within six months of purchase, even on a buy to let property, I promise you! Forget everything you have...

Problem Letting Agent

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2012, 14 years ago | 56

Linda has written in to share her problem letting agent story and to ask the Property118 community for their opinions,...

Property Snake and Property Bee

Author: Readers Question

10th September 2012, 14 years ago | 5

Hi there Didn’t know who else to ask about this – I was an avid user of both Property Snake...

So simple, so obvious, so why is it not this way?

Author: Mark Alexander

10th September 2012, 14 years ago | 28

An open letter to Housing Minister Mark Prisk MP – “Solving the Housing Crisis“ Dear Sir The combined housing provision of Local...

Would you sell in an auction if you were me?

Author: Readers Question

5th September 2012, 14 years ago | 15

Steve wants to know from readers of Property118 whether they think, in his circumstances, he should sell his property in...

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Buying a property with a regulated tenancy – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

28th August 2012, 14 years ago | 2

I am considering buying a property with a regulated tenancy. It is occupied by one person who is getting on...

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Illegal Eviction – A True Story

Author: Readers Question

24th August 2012, 14 years ago | 38

As this is a true story about an illegal eviction I would like to remain anonymous please. I witnessed it,...

My letting agent has done a runner

Author: Readers Question

24th August 2012, 14 years ago | 3

My letting agent has done a runner and left various aspects of my property management in a mess. In some...

Can the Housing Benefit Office Do This?

Author: Readers Question

23rd August 2012, 14 years ago | 29

I have a property which I rent to my son who is on Housing Benefit. He has several medical problems...

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End of Tenancy Council Tax Question

Author: Readers Question

23rd August 2012, 14 years ago | 36

Has anyone come across this end of tenancy Council Tax situation as I have for a property tenancy which recently...

Renewal fees from letting agents – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

22nd August 2012, 14 years ago | 36

I have a question regarding renewal fees from letting agents and would very much welcome any feedback or advice that...

Seven Benefits to Tenants of Dealing Directly with a Landlord

Author: Readers Question

21st August 2012, 14 years ago | 11

Readers response letter to the article entitled “Landlords should not be allowed to let their own properties” in which our reader...

Selling a tenanted property portfolio – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

18th August 2012, 14 years ago | 15

My brother and I have decided to sell 9 of the properties in our portfolio. The purpose is to raise...

Landlords should not be allowed to let their own properties

Author: Mark Alexander

17th August 2012, 14 years ago | 55

I’ve recently had a heated exchange of emails with a chap called Mike who’s opinion is that “landlords should not...

Traditional or Fixed Fee Online Estate Agents?

Author: Readers Question

17th August 2012, 14 years ago | 8

Hi Mark I have a question for you and your readers regarding traditional estate agents vs fixed fee online estate...

Question regarding Local Authority Homeless policy

Author: Readers Question

15th August 2012, 14 years ago | 81

I have a property related question regarding Local Authority Homeless policy. My local authority advises tenants to ignore section 21...

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DSS Over-payments – Readers Advice Request

Author: Readers Question

13th August 2012, 14 years ago | 26

As there are so many experts in the area of DSS over-payments (or LHA as it’s now called) I am...