Tag: landlord

Are WhatsApp messages admissible in court?

Author: Readers Question

5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I’m looking for some advice from the Property118 community. My ex-tenant has left quite a lot of rubbish in...

Zero deposit scheme?

Author: Readers Question

4th May 2023, 3 years ago | 20

Hello, is the zero deposit scheme a better option than a normal 5 weeks deposit? I have an agent looking...

Burst pipe – insurance claim pay out?

Author: Readers Question

4th May 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, We had a burst pipe in the loft. Our tenant was away and considerable damage was done to the...

Rocketing interest rates will scupper the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords will increasingly look to sell up if interest rates continue rising, a round table discussion reveals. The host Phil...

County court for possession claim – Section 21?

Author: Readers Question

3rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 27

Hello, I have a tenant who denied that she signed the tenancy receipt document at the court hearing last week....

If a tenant dies in my property, could I lose everything?

Author: Readers Question

3rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, As legislation around landlords has increased, I am nervous that if a tenant dies in one of my properties...

Guarantor for tenants?

Author: Readers Question

2nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, If anyone has children in university, they’ll be familiar with the annual signing of the guarantor agreement, promising to...

You must be registered with the Information Commissioner?

Author: Readers Question

2nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I wonder how many landlords are NOT aware that they must be registered with the ICO (Information Commissioners Office)...

Buildings insurance on main residence affected by claims on BTL?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th April 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hi – I have seven properties which I run as BTL and one holiday let. They are all in my...

How can I get my rent arrears?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st April 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Hello, I have obtained an eviction order giving my tenants 14 days to leave. I do not expect them to...

RIP Scotland’s PRS?

Author: Readers Question

21st April 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, As you will all know, being conscientious landlords, there is currently an evictions and rent freeze in Scotland since...

Can I evict tenants independently if I need to?

Author: Readers Question

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi all, I have 3 bedroom house with a self contained unit. I want to let each one separately but...

Council using providers to supply them with private properties?

Author: Readers Question

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, I have been given by X council a list of contracted suppliers they are using in order to secure...

Short term/holiday lets?

Author: Readers Question

19th April 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, The rent from services like AirBnB are far higher than regular rentals. I estimated I’d only need to have...

One-in-three renters would accept a rent rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Faced with the prospect of a rent increase, half of all tenants say they would move out in the hope...

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...

Rent increase – tenant won’t pay?

Author: Readers Question

11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Hello, Today I increased the rent on a flat from £1,400 to £1,600, effective 1 June 2023, which is the...

Recently bought property with EPC rating D?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2023, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, Last year I bought a property with an EPC rating of D. This is the only property I have. Now...

Do I sell my letting property?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2023, 3 years ago | 41

Hello, Not a long one this! I’ve had a 3 bedroom semi for 4 years, let it to a single...

Landlord Sales Agency pays to refurb properties for Landlord so she gets extra £200K selling portfolio

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

It’s a tough time for landlords with interest rates rising by a further 0.25% to a post credit crisis high...