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Would a partnership with 29 tenancies be able to claim retirement...

We’ve been working at our property rental business since the 80’s and now have 24 flats and an HMO with 5 tenants. I had hoped to move them into a limited company but thanks to Dan Neidle that’s...

0:01 AM, 2nd January 2025, About 12 hours ago | 7

Miliband’s Folly on EPC Ratings for Rented Properties?

Ed Miliband’s prohibitions on landlords renting out properties with an EPC rating of C by 2030 cannot succeed because: Too many older rental properties cannot be brought up to that standard for under...

0:03 AM, 31st December 2024, About 3 days ago | 5

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Land Registry and property values for gifted property?

I have a question on the property valuation listed on a deed, that I am hoping someone can shed some light on. I was given a property in August by a friend. Not in a great state, needs a full refurb rewire...

0:02 AM, 31st December 2024, About 3 days ago | 6

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Changes to EPC in late 2026 now being planned?

The consultation (Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime) is scheduled to last for 12 weeks from 4 December 2024 to 26 February 2025. Best get replying everyone to tell then what we REALLY...

0:02 AM, 30th December 2024, About 4 days ago | 3

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Don’t ask Rachel?

“Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the chancellor and business secretary have written to the UK’s main regulators asking them to come up with ideas for reform that could boost economic growth.”...

0:01 AM, 30th December 2024, About 4 days ago | 5

Can a freeholder backtrack on a signed lease agreement?

I know we will need professional legal help very soon but just in case anyone has come up against this. We are an RTM (Right to Manage). We used the existing managing agent for the first year (long story)...

0:01 AM, 20th December 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 9

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How should a landlord handle a troubling student tenant?

Hi, we have a 3 bedroom student HMO where one of the students has been continually aggressive towards her fellow tenants. She has cut all communication with myself and I am now only able to contact her...

0:02 AM, 18th December 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 24

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Expat refugee commercial lease remortgage?

I live in Australia and have a residential BTL changed from a HMO about 5 years ago. The new tenant is a commercial lease with a company that houses refugees. The property is kept immaculately and I have...

0:03 AM, 17th December 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 2

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Letting agent withholding landlord’s documents?

Hello, I have recently terminated the landlord agreement with a letting agent in Kent, due to poor service etc. We agreed a financial settlement to end the relationship. The letting agent agreed to release...

Is tenant correspondence subject to data protection?

Hello, My property has just been inspected by the local council after my tenant complained about some issues regarding damp. Prior to the council issuing their report I wanted to provide them evidence...

10:10 AM, 10th December 2024, About 3 weeks ago | 12

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Are councils profiteering from landlords struggling to sell empty...

I own a property in Dorset which has now been on the market for 5 years since my tenants had to move out due to bad mould and damp caused by a leak in the roof that was giving them health problems.

0:02 AM, 10th December 2024, About 3 weeks ago | 36

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Incorporating joint property into existing Ltd company?

Hello everyone, I am thinking of incorporating a house which is jointly owned by myself and my wife. We have a limited company that already holds a few HMO properties. The house was bought around 10 years...

15:08 PM, 9th December 2024, About 3 weeks ago | 16

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New tenant changed their mind?

I had a tenant about to move in and then changed their mind which I agreed to if they found a replacement. They have already paid a month’s rent and the deposit. They told me they are not happy with...

0:01 AM, 9th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 12

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Rent increase for tenant in situ?

Hi, I’m about to complete on a property that comes with a tenant-in-situ who has a periodic tenancy with the existing owner. His current rent is significantly under market rate and as part of my offer...

0:07 AM, 5th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 13

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Can I evict a tenant after buying a property with no Gas Safety...

Hi, I purchased a property earlier this year through an auction with a tenant in situ. I changed the name of the landlord on the tenancy and myself and the tenant signed it. I am now trying to evict him...

0:06 AM, 5th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 36

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How do I increase my rent from a housing association?

Hello, I have a house in NW London let to a well known housing association since 2020. It is now very underlet relative to private market rents which is particularly painful as my mortgage cost has tripled...

0:04 AM, 5th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 13

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