Tag: Landlords

Annual Inspection Certificates for HMOs – Am I on the right Track?

Author: Readers Question

18th October 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I have a 6-bed HMO (2 storeys and unlicenced). I was inspected recently by the local authority and all was...

Home mover statistics which are a real eye opener

Author: Mark Alexander

17th October 2013, 13 years ago | 2

When we first published this info-graphic article we were blown away by the response and positive comments on Twitter. Who...

Ground rent increased between signing our Lease and Completion

Author: Readers Question

15th October 2013, 13 years ago | 2

This is my first contribution to Property118. I hope to make many more. We have formed a Right to Manage...

Expat couple looking for advice investing in London

Author: Readers Question

15th October 2013, 13 years ago | 12

First off, great site! As a wannabe investor/landlord for several years, I’ve been a keen follower of this and similar...

Why Aren’t We More Worried About Withdrawal of Benefits?

Author: Readers Question

11th October 2013, 13 years ago | 14

I am interested that I can’t see any response to, or comment about, George Osborne’s announcement last week to withdraw...

Return of Tenant’s rent?

Author: Readers Question

11th October 2013, 13 years ago | 16

I would like help please with legal clarification over whether I have to legally return rent paid in advance by...

Contra proferentem mortgage conditions

Author: Mark Alexander

9th October 2013, 13 years ago | 49

Unless you are a qualified contracts lawyer who has also studied Latin you will probably not have a clue as...

Section 8 notice procedure

Author: Readers Question

9th October 2013, 13 years ago | 13

I have served section 8 notice to my tenant because she was over 2 months behind with rent, I gave...

Negative equity – forced to repay mortgage

Author: Readers Question

4th October 2013, 13 years ago | 29

I have a buy to let mortgage with Mortgage Express. This mortgage finishes in April 2015. The value at present...

Marketing Fund for our Class Actions against tracker mortgage margin increases

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd October 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Several people have left comments on our forums or emailed me personally to say that they are not affected by...

Good reasons to support the Class Action against West Bromwich Building Society

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd October 2013, 13 years ago | 0

The ball park figure on total costs if this goes all the way to the Supreme court is in the...

Ground rent doubles every 10 years – is my property mortgageable?

Author: Readers Question

3rd October 2013, 13 years ago | 4

I have exchanged contracts on my sale but am worried that my buyer will not be able to secure the...

My property investment career – please help me to make some choices

Author: Readers Question

3rd October 2013, 13 years ago | 49

I have questions which I’m sure many people outside of property investment ask themselves before drawing a blank or getting...

Legal Advice – West Bromwich Building Society Class Action

Author: Justin Selig

2nd October 2013, 13 years ago | 0

As you will be aware, we are actively looking for a suitable course of action to oppose the planned increase...

Tracker Mortgages Press Release

Author: Mark Alexander

1st October 2013, 13 years ago | 10

We are encouraging everybody who has registered for the Tracker Mortgage Class Action campaign to contact their local press with...

West Bromwich Building Society Tracker Margins Legal Action

Author: Mark Alexander

30th September 2013, 13 years ago | 3869

Are you affected by the West Brom Tracker Rate Hike? If your mortgage account number begins with the number 8...

Who will lend on a property with no bathroom?

Author: Readers Question

30th September 2013, 13 years ago | 8

I’ve got my heart set on a property going to auction, which has no bathroom. I can get a mortgage...

Can I serve section 21 to someone who is not present?

Author: Readers Question

30th September 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I have a tennant who hasn’t been staying in a studio flat that I own for the last two months....

Got A Question or Something To Share?

Author: Readers Question

27th September 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Property118 exists to facilitate the sharing of best practice among the UK Private Rented Sector. Many of the Articles appearing...

Tenant information requested by freehold managing agents

Author: Readers Question

25th September 2013, 13 years ago | 36

I own four flats in a block of 16. The managing agent has been asking me for £30 per flat...