Tag: Property

You can remortage within six months!

Author: Mark Alexander

12th September 2012, 14 years ago | 17

It is possible to remortage within six months of purchase, even on a buy to let property, I promise you! Forget everything you have...

Problem Letting Agent

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2012, 14 years ago | 56

Linda has written in to share her problem letting agent story and to ask the Property118 community for their opinions,...

Property Snake and Property Bee

Author: Readers Question

10th September 2012, 14 years ago | 5

Hi there Didn’t know who else to ask about this – I was an avid user of both Property Snake...

So simple, so obvious, so why is it not this way?

Author: Mark Alexander

10th September 2012, 14 years ago | 28

An open letter to Housing Minister Mark Prisk MP – “Solving the Housing Crisis“ Dear Sir The combined housing provision of Local...

Would you sell in an auction if you were me?

Author: Readers Question

5th September 2012, 14 years ago | 15

Steve wants to know from readers of Property118 whether they think, in his circumstances, he should sell his property in...

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End of Tenancy Council Tax Demand – update

Author: Readers Question

30th August 2012, 14 years ago | 10

Thanks for the responses to the original post, also entitled “End of Tenancy Council tax Demand“. To clarify the position...

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Buying a property with a regulated tenancy – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

28th August 2012, 14 years ago | 2

I am considering buying a property with a regulated tenancy. It is occupied by one person who is getting on...

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Illegal Eviction – A True Story

Author: Readers Question

24th August 2012, 14 years ago | 38

As this is a true story about an illegal eviction I would like to remain anonymous please. I witnessed it,...

Can the Housing Benefit Office Do This?

Author: Readers Question

23rd August 2012, 14 years ago | 29

I have a property which I rent to my son who is on Housing Benefit. He has several medical problems...

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End of Tenancy Council Tax Question

Author: Readers Question

23rd August 2012, 14 years ago | 36

Has anyone come across this end of tenancy Council Tax situation as I have for a property tenancy which recently...

Renewal fees from letting agents – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

22nd August 2012, 14 years ago | 36

I have a question regarding renewal fees from letting agents and would very much welcome any feedback or advice that...

Seven Benefits to Tenants of Dealing Directly with a Landlord

Author: Readers Question

21st August 2012, 14 years ago | 11

Readers response letter to the article entitled “Landlords should not be allowed to let their own properties” in which our reader...

Selling a tenanted property portfolio – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

18th August 2012, 14 years ago | 15

My brother and I have decided to sell 9 of the properties in our portfolio. The purpose is to raise...

Landlords should not be allowed to let their own properties

Author: Mark Alexander

17th August 2012, 14 years ago | 55

I’ve recently had a heated exchange of emails with a chap called Mike who’s opinion is that “landlords should not...

Traditional or Fixed Fee Online Estate Agents?

Author: Readers Question

17th August 2012, 14 years ago | 8

Hi Mark I have a question for you and your readers regarding traditional estate agents vs fixed fee online estate...

Question regarding Local Authority Homeless policy

Author: Readers Question

15th August 2012, 14 years ago | 81

I have a property related question regarding Local Authority Homeless policy. My local authority advises tenants to ignore section 21...

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DSS Over-payments – Readers Advice Request

Author: Readers Question

13th August 2012, 14 years ago | 26

As there are so many experts in the area of DSS over-payments (or LHA as it’s now called) I am...

Life Insurance for Landlords – IFA readers letter

Author: Readers Question

10th August 2012, 14 years ago | 3

As an avid reader of Property118.com I was very interested to read a couple of recent articles 1) Should landlords...

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Landlords Insurance Dilemma

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2012, 14 years ago | 16

I have received an email from one of our readers who has a Landlords Insurance Dilemma and I’m not confident...

Can I cancel my letting agents contract and keep my good tenant?

Author: Readers Question

5th August 2012, 14 years ago | 71

I’ve received an email from Sophie today who wants to cancel her letting agents contract but keep her good tenant....