Tag: rental property

What happens to the subtenants when my contract with the housing association ends?

Author: Readers Question

24th April 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I bought a 5-flat property last year and it’s being sublet and managed by a housing association (this was...

Student HMOs VS Professional HMOs?

Author: Readers Question

24th April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, hope all is well. I have purchased an HMO that was let to students and I have continued renting...

Section 21 date error?

Author: Readers Question

18th April 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, on my behalf my management agent issued a section 21 notice. The notice was dated 01/11/2023 with a date...

Section 21 with no lease – Help!

Author: Readers Question

17th April 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, I bought my first buy to let house in 2012 with a tenant in situ, and being naive and...

Who pays for damaged door after police welfare call?

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hi, I am a new landlord and the police carried out a welfare call at the property. The police would...

What does landlord insurance cover?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Whether you are a landlord with a small or big portfolio finding the right landlord insurance cover is hugely important....

Council threatens hefty fines as landlords struggle with faulty licensing system

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th February 2024, 3 years ago | 14

Nottingham City Council has produced a video to help landlords learn how to complete its selective licensing application process –...

Agency fails to secure deposit from tenants after 6 months and tenants have now moved out!

Author: Readers Question

27th February 2024, 3 years ago | 9

Hi, I’m currently renting my property out through a letting agency. The tenancy was a fixed two-year contract. Of course,...

Help with HMO selective licence

Author: Readers Question

2nd February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I own an ex LA flat which I have rented to a group of 3 students since 2016. I...

Rayburn safety concerns and tenant dispute?

Author: Readers Question

2nd February 2024, 3 years ago | 2

Hi, we bought a property with a tenant on an AST periodic tenancy from a company that owned a large...

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...

Will Buy-To-Let Work In 2024?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

7th December 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Wondering if Buy-to-let is still a smart move for 2024? Join Ranjan Bhattacharya in his latest video as he breaks...

Section 21 – actual experiences request?

Author: Readers Question

27th November 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I’ve not needed to use section 21 previously and it would be great to hear your experiences if members...

Permitted Occupier – are backgound checks permitted?

Author: Readers Question

24th November 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I have had a request from a tenant who wants to move her boyfriend in. She has been there...

74% of landlords welcome EPC U-turn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd November 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The government’s decision to drop its proposal that all rental properties must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of...

Tenants on breathing space respite scheme?

Author: Readers Question

23rd November 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, we are first-time landlords and we have nightmare tenants. They haven’t paid us any rent in the last 13...

Rent increase according to inflation?

Author: Readers Question

15th November 2023, 3 years ago | 40

Hi, I have asked my tenant for a rent increase from £800 to £1100. But she is blaming now that...

One in three landlords are planning to incorporate

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A third of landlords who own rental property in their personal name are planning to switch to a limited company...

A Franchise Opportunity Like No Other with Letting Supermarket: Paving Your Path of Prosperity

Author: Chris Sheldon

1st November 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Across the United Kingdom, the rental sector is experiencing an extraordinary growth trajectory. From as it stood at around 2.8...

HELP… Rental property underwater due to planned roofing works, can I be compensated?

Author: Readers Question

31st October 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I’m looking for some help or information please… I own a leasehold flat. The flat sits in a new-build block...

Email from council about my notice to tenant?

Author: Readers Question

27th October 2023, 3 years ago | 64

Hello, S21 has been issued and now in accelerated stage. Awaiting a date from judge. Council has just contacted me...