Tag: property maintenance

Letting agent supplying contractors?

Author: Readers Question

13th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 4

As a single property landlord who lives a fair distance from my property. I am heavily reliant on the letting...

Landlords spend up to 45% of rental income on rising costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2026, 4 months ago | 2

Non-HMO landlords are allocating around 25% of their gross rental income to their portfolio running expenses, with HMO operators reporting...

Three in five landlords risk missing emergency tenant calls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2025, 7 months ago | 3

Nearly six in 10 landlords (57%) operate without any after-hours support for maintenance, management or urgent tenant issues, research reveals....

Maintenance and tenant issues put pressure on landlord profits

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Nine in ten landlords reported making a profit, but many spend a significant portion of their gross rental income maintaining...

Landlords called out for tenant ’emergencies’ from lightbulbs to leaks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2025, 9 months ago | 12

Landlords summoned to address what a tenant describes as an ’emergency’ find that many of these issues prove to be...

Most renters enjoy positive landlord relationships – Aldermore

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 12 months ago | 1

It might go against the mainstream media narrative, but a survey has found that 66% of renters enjoy a constructive...

Landlords reveal their costliest mistakes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Research has revealed a range of expensive mistakes that landlords make with 19% of them saying that costly renovations that...

Landlords could potentially exploit an eviction loophole in the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 15

A critical flaw may have been found in the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) which might allow landlords to circumvent the...

How to get block managers to fix a water leak fast?

Author: Readers Question

27th February 2025, 1 year ago | 15

Hi, I let a 2-bed top floor flat which now has serious water leaks into the flat from the roof....

New platform promises to simplify property maintenance for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 1 year ago | 4

A new online platform has been launched to help landlords streamline their property maintenance processes. Fiixit has been founded by...

Final inspection with confrontational tenant – should I attend with agent?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2024, 1 year ago | 20

Hi all, I’m getting close to the end of the 18-month fixed-term tenancy, which has felt like a nightmare from...

Do I still pay service charges for my flooded leasehold apartment?

Author: Readers Question

20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I live in a leasehold apartment which suffered serious flooding 10 months ago and caused a lot of damage....

Is tree pruning the responsibility of the landlord or tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th August 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, a long term tenant of mine has requested I pay for the pruning of a couple of trees that...

The benefits of buildings insurance for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

When shopping around for landlord insurance, it’s important to take a look at buildings insurance. Buildings insurance shields your property...

Freehold management failing to carry out repairs?

Author: Readers Question

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hello everybody, this is my first post but I have been following and reading the forum on Property118 for quite...

Overhanging trees higher than a house!

Author: Readers Question

12th June 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hello all. I’m looking for advice on this situation, please. The neighbor of my 3-bed semi, who has lived there...

Issue with letting agent?

Author: Readers Question

12th June 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, I am a landlord and have given my letting agent notice due to their numerous errors and lack of...

Tenant carrying out work to the property?

Author: Readers Question

30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Dear all, our property has been let out to a conscientious couple with children for several years during which time...

Landlords blame tax burden and costs for rising rents – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords are pointing to tax changes, rising costs and a challenging economic environment for the continuing rise in rents, Propertymark...

Can ventilation systems tackle damp in homes?

Author: Readers Question

23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 45

Hi, with damp and mould being a big issue, are ventilation systems a good idea? This last winter on the...