Tag: survey

Online advice from building surveyors

Author: Robert Desbruslais

9th October 2013, 13 years ago | 0

I run a website providing online advice from building surveyors. The advice is given by experienced RICS qualified chartered building...

Property Network says consumers fear another housing bubble

Author: David Carlisle

1st October 2013, 13 years ago | 15

In light of the recent announcement by the UK Government that Help to Buy has been brought forward, a survey...

Who will lend on a property with no bathroom?

Author: Readers Question

30th September 2013, 13 years ago | 8

I’ve got my heart set on a property going to auction, which has no bathroom. I can get a mortgage...

Block of flats falling apart – what can we do?

Author: Readers Question

23rd September 2013, 13 years ago | 19

Well, not quite but close… I own a leasehold flat in an 18 unit block in Halifax. All units are...

Rics want a 5% annual price rise cap

Author: Neil Patterson

13th September 2013, 13 years ago | 13

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) want a 5% annual price rise cap for houses that triggers restrictions on...

Old leases since 1945

Author: Readers Question

12th September 2013, 13 years ago | 12

I am a landlord of an old lease from the 1960s for a Victorian detached property in Surrey – My...

Retaliatory eviction – possibility of civil litigation?

Author: Anon 68

12th August 2013, 13 years ago | 74

We’re a professional couple with a limited company which provides a technology solution to the NHS. It suits our circumstances...

Landlord Licensing Schemes – Raising Standards or Raising Funds?

Author: Mark Alexander

9th August 2013, 13 years ago | 118

WARNING – this article might make you want to cry, it might make you want to laugh and it will...

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Client Money Protection cover now available to all Agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2013, 13 years ago | 11

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme has pushed on behalf of the Lettings industry to make Client Money Protection cover (CMP)...

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Rightmove doubles 2013 forecast for house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Rightmove doubles 2013 forecast for house prices as it reports ‘aggregation of marginal gains’ fueling a predicted 4.8% annual growth....

Fair wear and tear? Landlord needs advice on dispute with Housing Association

Author: Readers Question

5th July 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I entered a contract with Sheppards Bush Housing Association “SBHA” for three years at agreed rent of £310 per week....

Neil Gammie of Birmingham

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Neil Gammie of Birmingham I’ve been a professional landlord building a portfolio of properties in the Edgbaston area of Birmiingham...

Bill Loryman of HMOTAX Ltd Northampton

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th June 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Bill Loryman of HMOTAX Ltd Northampton I am not a landlord, however I do want to support The GOOD Landlords...

Dont panic, woodworm wont make your house fall down

Author: Robert Desbruslais

8th June 2013, 13 years ago | 1

Have you ever wondered why old wood worm holes are often visible in floor boards  yet there is no history...

Landlords: how to counter tenants’ complaints about damp

Author: Robert Desbruslais

6th June 2013, 13 years ago | 22

How often have you had a tenant complain about damp patches or mould? You may even have had builders or...

Robert Desbruslais of AskASurveyor Brighton

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st May 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Robert Desbruslais of AskASurveyor Brighton I am neither of the above, however I do want to support The GOOD Landlords...

Due diligence on buying a property with a tenant in place?

Author: Readers Question

30th May 2013, 13 years ago | 11

My business partner and I are about to purchase our first buy to let property – a one bed flat...

Capital Allowances – Tax savings for HMO and Multi Let owners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th May 2013, 13 years ago | 16

Part 2 of 2 written by Bill Loryman The first reactions from Property Investors hearing about Capital Allowances are that...

Simple solution to bills-inclusive burden

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 3

Half of all students find their first venture into living away from home a stressful experience. That’s according to a...

Free insulation for tenanted properties

Author: Mark Alexander

8th April 2013, 13 years ago | 145

Did you know that landlords can now get free loft, cavity and solid wall insulation and more, especially if your...