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Stuck without lost Deed of Trust?

Hi, I bought a property in 2012. Soon after, I made a Deed of Trust to allow the limited company which I wholly own and manage, to receive rent payments and pay the mortgage. I am thinking of selling the...

0:00 AM, 29th April 2024, About 7 months ago | 4

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The new Making Tax Digital (MTD) tester initiative?

I was looking around my property related emails and came across a full government blurb on the MTD initiative and wondered………. after reading the benefits and the opportunity to be a tester.

0:44 AM, 26th April 2024, About 7 months ago | 9

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Residents Association in breach of a Fire Safety Order?

How can the shareholders of a small Residents Association get the Directors to run the association properly? At present, we are in breach of a Fire Safety Order by 14 months because the Directors have...

0:05 AM, 26th April 2024, About 7 months ago | 3

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Andy Burnham’s Latest Commitment to Renters?

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election newsletter arrived this morning. Of the 6 candidates in the running, very few look as though they have any relevant leadership or financial experience.

9:17 AM, 25th April 2024, About 7 months ago | 13

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CCJ extension for professional rogue tenant?

I managed to get a CCJ against a rogue tenant almost 6 years ago. The CCJ only covered the outstanding rental she accumulated whilst awaiting the Bailiffs for 8 months. The ruined unit and furniture theft...

1:04 AM, 25th April 2024, About 7 months ago | 11

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BRP cards to be scrapped?

I have just been sent an email from the Home Office. Looks like those plastic Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) cards are now being phased out and potential tenants now have to open an online account with...

0:01 AM, 25th April 2024, About 7 months ago | 3

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What happens to the subtenants when my contract with the housing...

Hi, I bought a 5-flat property last year and it’s being sublet and managed by a housing association (this was the case before I bought it too). The housing association has a secure tenancy with the subtenants.

Student HMOs VS Professional HMOs?

Hi, hope all is well. I have purchased an HMO that was let to students and I have continued renting to students so far. The property is licensed for this purpose, although the license doesn’t specify...

How can housing associations ensure rent payments amid DWP challenges?

Hi, I work for a housing association and last year managed to attach a managed payment to landlord (MPTL) for tenants self rent. Their majority of rent is paid by Housing benefit, but the tenants pay the...

9:55 AM, 23rd April 2024, About 7 months ago | 5

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Freeholder nightmare – What are my options?

Hi there, advice and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. The freeholder of my property has a legal obligation as it states in the Lease, to insure the building and provide me with the relevant documentation...

9:38 AM, 23rd April 2024, About 7 months ago | 7

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Is it worth chasing rent arrears and damages?

Hi, a few years ago, my tenants signed a Deed of Surrender (DOS) and they now owe four months rent plus the rent increased they have not paid. I have returned their deposit in full. Four months later...

9:26 AM, 23rd April 2024, About 7 months ago | 6

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Can ventilation systems tackle damp in homes?

Hi, with damp and mould being a big issue, are ventilation systems a good idea? This last winter on the south coast there were very few frosts and the air has been very humid and wet. Many houses are damp...

9:16 AM, 23rd April 2024, About 7 months ago | 45

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Just be thankful you don’t let in Amsterdam?

My daughter is renting out her apartment in Amsterdam, having moved to Leiden. Her tax liability will be based on the size and location of the flat not on the rent charged or profit made after mortgage...

1:20 AM, 23rd April 2024, About 7 months ago | 4

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Room sizes and LHA rates?

Hi, I have a flat with 2 bedrooms but the lounge is huge. Lounge is irregular shaped 16.38 sqm, Bed 1 is 16.01 sqm, Bed 2 10.34 sqm I would say this is a 2 bed flat obviously but for LHA and room benefit...

0:01 AM, 23rd April 2024, About 7 months ago | 2

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Help – Energy supply dispute?

Hi, in short: this is an EDF supply dispute. Our last tenant had an account with EDF for electricity. The new tenant has asked to have the account released so they can sign up with another supplier. EDF...

9:42 AM, 22nd April 2024, About 7 months ago | 2

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The next BTL disaster coming your way!

Hi, here’s something I’d like the views of Property 118 readers on. Some of you will have read of my ongoing saga with my tenant. Briefly, after many years I asked him to leave in December 2021 he’s...

9:30 AM, 22nd April 2024, About 7 months ago | 14

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