Tag: Property management

How do I handle illegal subletting on Booking.com?

Author: Readers Question

13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I am in a very worrying situation. The tenant has always been difficult to deal with as he demanded...

Should I include tenant’s partner on the tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, in need of some advice. I rent out a flat in a university town, very often to international students....

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...

Ed Miliband: Landlords must meet EPC C targets by 2030

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2024, 2 years ago | 61

Landlords could face bans on renting out their property if they do not meet EPC C targets by 2030, claims...

Landlords set to raise rents as costs increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 29

Landlords across the UK are planning to raise rents in the next year, with nearly 85% expecting to do so,...

Most landlords manage properties themselves despite higher costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

More than half of landlords say they manage their portfolios themselves, treating it as a full-time job. Surprisingly, those who...

The Importance of Material Information When Advertising a Property to Let

Author: Julie Ford

1st July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

As a landlord, ensuring your property is attractive to potential tenants is vital to ensure you are not left with...

The simple path to Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney with Heritage Wills

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

When thinking about your future, two things that might not be at the forefront of your mind but are incredibly...

Advice needed for tenant moving out with property damages?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, if you have seen my previous posts you’ll know my experience with a bad tenant with my very first...

The Dangers of Renting Your Property to a Charity for Subletting to Vulnerable Tenants

Author: Julie Ford

22nd June 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Renting your property to charities that sublet to vulnerable tenants can seem like a benevolent and socially responsible thing to...

Non payment of service charge?

Author: Readers Question

17th June 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I live in a small block of flats (6), with six individual owners on the outskirts of Glasgow. The...

Do you collect your rents via Direct Debit or Standing order?

Author: Mark Alexander

16th June 2024, 2 years ago | 24

As a landlord, ensuring timely and reliable rent collection is crucial to maintaining a steady cash flow and reducing administrative...

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...

Streamlining Cash Flow: How Open Banking and Landlord Software Can Empower Property Managers

Author: Aviram Shahar

7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Property management thrives on efficiency, but keeping track of rent payments, managing maintenance requests, and ensuring smooth financial operations can...

Council tenant above regularly flooding our property!

Author: Readers Question

4th June 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, we have a BTL in an ex-local authority building where the council is the Freeholder. Since 2019 there have...

Why am I so bullish about capital growth?

Author: Adam Lawrence

31st May 2024, 2 years ago | 7

A friend and business partner asked me the other day – why so bullish on capital growth? I’ve made a...

Do I need to provide a gas safety certificate after my lease ends?

Author: Readers Question

22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I decided to rent my property through one of these guarantee rent agencies (who have contracts with the local...

Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords in England and Wales are taking a stand against rising service charges, with a study revealing a 20% increase...

How to sue a letting agent for breach of contract?

Author: Readers Question

20th May 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I am a landlord and I entered into a long battle with a former letting agent regarding their fully-managed...

Help with leasehold dilemma!

Author: Readers Question

9th May 2024, 2 years ago | 22

Hi, all our twenty private management company shareholders are owners of their flats, and hold them on Leasehold Title Absolute....

Management won’t fix flooding from main drain in my ground floor flat!

Author: Readers Question

8th May 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi my ground floor flat recently experienced flooding due to a blockage in the main drainage pipe, causing wastewater to...