Tag: landlord

Deposit return when the married name hasn’t been added?

Author: Readers Question

16th May 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hello, My property was rented to an individual who paid the initial deposit which sits in a holding account. In...

Should I contact the guarantor, prior to the eviction?

Author: Readers Question

15th May 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hi everybody, Can anybody help? I’ve issued a section 21 notice and a section 8 notice for non-payment of rent simultaneously. My...

Landbay reduces stress test requirements for BTL remortgages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landbay has streamlined its like-for-like remortgage products for buy to let landlords by simplifying its affordability checks and offering lower...

BTL market shows signs of stability after months of decline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The buy to let mortgage market appears to be stabilising after a period of significant product reduction, according to new...

BTL lenders offer rate cuts and streamlined processes for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Three leading buy to let lenders in the UK are offering rate cuts, faster remortgages, and simpler valuations to help...

DANGER! Hot wiring – what we all should know?

Author: Readers Question

12th April 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hello, Two weeks ago I was unaware of what Hot Wiring was. Basically, it is electricity theft done by connecting...

Helping a tenant who has had a stroke?

Author: Readers Question

3rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello, I have had a great tenant for the last 16 years, always paid on time, he kept the place...

Has anyone claimed on tenant default insurance?

Author: Readers Question

2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello, Does anyone have experience of claiming on tenant default insurance? I have had a tenant default claim refused since...

Landlord complaint leads to letting agent expulsion from Ombudsman scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A letting agent has been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme for failing to address a landlord’s complaint and...

A must-read for all landlords: A frustrated landlord speaks out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 43

A landlord has told Property118 of his frustrations in dealing with the courts and rent tribunals – and warns that...

How do I sue a letting agent?

Author: Readers Question

26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, Has anyone sued a letting agent? My daughter’s agent cost her almost £2,000 through their negligence. First, the tenant...

How do I end an unlicensed HMO in Newham?

Author: Readers Question

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hello, any advice is much appreciated. I have an unlicensed HMO in Newham which I need to draw to an...

Appointment of Court Bailiff – How do I pay?

Author: Readers Question

20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hello, I received an order for possession operative on or after 5 March from Southend County Court. My agent tells...

Any advice now I can’t do DIY conveyancing anymore?

Author: Readers Question

20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, I’m a niche landlord with a small portfolio of garages. These are mostly small properties able to house a...

My tenant is expecting – advice?

Author: Readers Question

12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, first time posting on here so please go easy on me! One of my tenants has just mentioned that...

Landlord fined for ignoring gas safety rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

A court has fined a landlord almost £1,500 for neglecting her gas safety obligations and ignoring council warnings. Tracey Robinson,...

I need help with a personal injury claim against me?

Author: Readers Question

20th February 2024, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I am a landlord of a newly developed building. Due to a storm I had to move a tenant...

How do I get access to fix a water leak?

Author: Readers Question

19th February 2024, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I have a ground floor flat with one flat above. I have water leaking through the bathroom ceiling from...

Propertymark calls for specialist housing courts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th February 2024, 3 years ago | 4

Propertymark has urged the government to introduce specialist housing courts to handle eviction cases and other housing issues more efficiently...

Letting agents withholding rent paid in advance?

Author: Readers Question

15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I recently let one of my properties on the basis that the prospective tenant had passed all the standard...

What would you ask Michael Gove, if you could?

Author: Readers Question

14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I’ve been a hands on landlord for over 20 years, and regularly renovate properties and deal with tenants, trades...