Tag: property maintenance

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...

Mobile phone mast lease dilemma?

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11th April 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, a phone mast on the flat roof was installed of my commercial property over a decade ago before I...

Substantial water damage not reported to me by tenant or agent!

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8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, a recent inspection received from my managing agent revealed substantial water damage to the upstairs bathroom walls and flooring...

Need for repairs hindered by a challenging tenant?

Author: Readers Question

2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, I have a block of 10 small studios, all long term and lovely tenants – one of my lovely...

EICR and Build Regulations Certificate confusion

Author: Readers Question

28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Hi, I had an EICR booked and carried out at a small commercial property as the 5 years certificate was...

Tenant has taken carpet, blinds and lampshades!

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15th March 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hi, I have had a tenant in a 2-bedroom house for one year. At the end of the year, they...

Landlords help to boost local economies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The significant financial contribution being made by landlords to regional economies when supporting local trades has been revealed. Research from...

Must I use managing agent’s surveyor at over £600?

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7th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, my rented top floor flat (4 storeys up and on the corner of the block) has developed horizontal cracks...

Counter offer sent to tenants but no reply!

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27th February 2024, 2 years ago | 42

Hi, I rented out my Edwardian flat from 2017 to 2023 with as described in the inventory as ‘heavily aged...

Survey shows landlords prioritising communication and safety standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are listening more to their tenants’ needs and improving compliance standards, according to new research. A survey by Total...

How long can you increase service charges for without maintaining the property?

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22nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hello, I am paying very high service charges for my flat (3 times the average in London), recently this has...

Facing rent freeze dilemma?

Author: Readers Question

31st January 2024, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, some background the property is based in the London/South East region. Tenants were struggling historically and large arrears built...

Can another leaseholder serve me a Section 20?

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19th January 2024, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, last month I moved into a leasehold flat (converted house into two flats, I am upstairs). Four days after...

Estate maintenance: am I responsible to my tenant?

Author: Readers Question

28th November 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I want to rent out my freehold house on a private estate. I pay estate charges, but the estate...

Recovering damages from live in lodger?

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14th November 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, my lodgers have an excluded licence agreement. I stupidly only charged £400 deposit which is less than half a...

Mould in PRS homes is not a ‘lifestyle choice’ – Gove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2023, 3 years ago | 30

Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) and social landlords have been given guidance from the government on how to...

Is my letting agent responsible for a poor repair?

Author: Readers Question

8th September 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I’m looking for advice from Property118 readers regarding a situation I have with my letting agent in Scotland, and...

Social housing could be at risk of crumbling aerated concrete

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Housing associations are being urged to check building specifications for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) The call comes after some...

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The Ultimate Guide to Attracting a Tenant with a Beautiful Lawn

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16th May 2012, 14 years ago | 0

As the sun begins to show its face, we’re all taking our first tentative steps around the garden and the...

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MP sees red over forcing green repairs on landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th April 2012, 14 years ago | 7

Landlords may have to clear minor repairs with council building inspectors who could force them to carry out extra energy...