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Any landlords planning to get out and stop investing in the UK?

Any landlords planning to get out and stop investing in the UK?

The Renters Rights Bill (RRB) is being fast tracked through parliament, probably due to Labour holding the majority of the seats. They have zero respect for any landlord and have no intention of revising...

9:15 AM, 20th January 2025, About 2 weeks ago |  21

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Surely I cannot be classed as a Landlord?

Surely I cannot be classed as a Landlord?

Hi, My Tenants moved out a few months ago so I have a house standing empty I’m paying Council Tax on which is near my Son’s University. My full-time student Son stays there a couple of nights...

0:00 AM, 17th January 2025, About 2 weeks ago |  54

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Periodic contracts – financial nightmare for landlords?

Periodic contracts – financial nightmare for landlords?

With the new Renters Reform Bill are you concerned about the move to periodic contracts? We bought our flat in 2007, just before the crash. It is still in negative equity and will remain so for the foreseeable...

9:01 AM, 16th January 2025, About 2 weeks ago |  51

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Eliminate Section 24 – The Landlord and Tenant Tax?

Eliminate Section 24 – The Landlord and Tenant Tax?

For too long now landlords owing to the government’s failure have had to take the beating and burning off the government. Rents have had to significantly rise in the last few years due to two major...

0:00 AM, 16th January 2025, About 2 weeks ago |  13

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Just when landlords thought it couldn’t get any worse?

Just when landlords thought it couldn’t get any worse?

Important update: The below Clause 11 amendment did not make it through the House of Commons debate and was not put to a vote for the impending 2nd reading of the Renters Rights Bill in the House of Lords.

10:04 AM, 15th January 2025, About 2 weeks ago |  41

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Section 21 and rent arrears eviction?

Section 21 and rent arrears eviction?

I have been advised by an eviction specialist to issue a Section 21 instead of a Section 8 as in theory, It’s a a quicker and cheaper process. Unfortunately, I did not secure the deposit in TDS within...

0:02 AM, 15th January 2025, About 3 weeks ago |  22

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Short let comfort but management company pain?

Short let comfort but management company pain?

Hi all, I’m seeking advice on an issue regarding my short-let/Airbnb property. Last month, I listed my purpose-built flat as a short-let. While I’ve only received about five bookings so far, along...

0:01 AM, 14th January 2025, About 3 weeks ago |  6

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How on earth are landlords expected to carry on with no safeguards?

How on earth are landlords expected to carry on with no safeguards?

I have been a landlord for over 20 years now. I have only used Section 21 twice in all that time. Once was for a tenant who failed to pay rent on time, and then things got worse.

0:01 AM, 14th January 2025, About 3 weeks ago |  20

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Judge strikes out possession claim over original deposit?

Judge strikes out possession claim over original deposit?

Hi Guys, I am wondering if you are able to help with this situation: I signed a tenancy agreement back in January 2015 and collected 6 weeks deposit with the rent of £1,075 per month and collected deposit...

8:56 AM, 13th January 2025, About 3 weeks ago |  21

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Block buildings insurance voided by insurer?

Block buildings insurance voided by insurer?

Hello everyone, a few months ago, my ground floor rental flat (part of a block of 6 flats) was extensively damaged and rendered uninhabitable by water escape from 2 flats above. All 6 flats (including...

0:01 AM, 10th January 2025, About 3 weeks ago |  20

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Tenant says they are leaving but then goes off radar?

Tenant says they are leaving but then goes off radar?

Hi, I had served a S21 notice to my tenant who then contacted me to say they have viewed and accepted an offer of a Housing Association property and that they would be picking up the keys sometime over...

9:31 AM, 8th January 2025, About 3 weeks ago |  10

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Can communal land be sold and must I allow a bat roost survey?

Can communal land be sold and must I allow a bat roost survey?

Hi, I have owned two flats for 19 years, with tenants, and have been paying a maintenance charge to a company who takes care of all communal areas in this development. A large area of this communal land...

9:22 AM, 7th January 2025, About 4 weeks ago |  7

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Do I need to pay the selective licence admin charge if my tenant is moving out?

Do I need to pay the selective licence admin charge if my tenant...

Hi, I applied for a selective licence back in September, and only now has the council sent the invoice for Part A (£375), which I understand legally covers the ‘admin’ costs for the pre-draft...

0:01 AM, 7th January 2025, About 4 weeks ago |  11

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Landlord and proud?

Landlord and proud?

Hi, I have been a landlord for nearly two decades and it has been more demanding than my corporate job. For much of my working life, I worked for corporates ending my career at one of the world’s...

0:07 AM, 6th January 2025, About 4 weeks ago |  6

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Would a partnership with 29 tenancies be able to claim retirement relief?

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 a month ago |  12

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Miliband’s Folly on EPC Ratings for Rented Properties?

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 a month ago |  6

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Land Registry and property values for gifted property?

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 a month ago |  7

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Changes to EPC in late 2026 now being planned?

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 a month ago |  10

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Don’t ask Rachel?

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 a month ago |  5

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Can a freeholder backtrack on a signed lease agreement?

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 a month ago |  9

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