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Should I evict my brother?

Hi, here is some backstory to my situtation. My mother died in 2019, as the oldest son of four siblings I was appointed executor of her Will. (My parents got divorced many years ago and my Father is in...

Forcing RTM to raise funds for urgent works?

I sit on the board of an Right to Manage (RTM) in a block of 10 flats. We need roof repairs and have a shortfall of £60k in the sinking fund to facilitate this. As a top-floor resident...

0:01 AM, 8th October 2024, About a month ago | 2

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Should I buy a flat in a block where the management company is...

Hi, I am interested in buying a flat to rent out but the management company of the block has gone into liquidation. The estate agent has sold one of the two flats which were already on the market but has...

0:01 AM, 7th October 2024, About a month ago | 8

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Accountant advising tenant to rent through Ltd company?

Hi, my partner’s tenant is currently paying mates rates [£500 below market] on a personal AST. The tenant is a friend and is 12 months into her second 12 months AST. She is paying some £500 below...

0:01 AM, 4th October 2024, About a month ago | 20

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Rent increase now or just before RRB?

Hi, I have a few rentals coming up for annual rent reviews between Nov 2024 – Feb 2025. In light of the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) the implications at this stage seems to be heading towards...

EPC madness: Are EPCRR judgements failing?

I want to be environmentally conscious (who doesn’t?) and improve the legacy of both property and planet. I also want to be a good landlord (who doesn’t?) and enhance my tenants’ living...

0:01 AM, 3rd October 2024, About a month ago | 17

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How to evict family member without a tenancy agreement?

Hi Everyone, I need to evict a tenant/family member. I’ve served a section 21, but I am seeing conflicting information online. Some say you can evict using section 21 without a tenancy agreement...

0:01 AM, 2nd October 2024, About a month ago | 5

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HMRC delay causes me to pay more tax?

I sent Form 17 to HMRC just before Christmas in 2022 to change the ownership of my properties for better tax arrangements. It took them three months to respond, asking for further documents – including...

0:01 AM, 2nd October 2024, About a month ago | 3

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Should I pay difficult lodger to leave?

Hi, my partner and I own a two-bedroom flat in Scotland and have decided to rent out one of the rooms for £550 a month (which is an excellent price for where we live). It is our first time letting a room.

9:42 AM, 1st October 2024, About a month ago | 16

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How much extra rent do you need to offset Labour’s proposed...

Hello, Many landlords in the past used to budget for a capital growth strategy with their investments guided by a 5% annual gross yield on rental income and 5% average annual return on capital growth.

0:02 AM, 1st October 2024, About a month ago | 10

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Pet allergies and the Renters’ Rights Bill?

Hi, I own a Victorian house that I converted into four flats. I’ve sold one, rent out two, and live in one myself. I issue Landlord Tenancy Agreements (non-assured tenancies). I understand I would still...

Council flat front fire door installation?

Hi, I am a leaseholder of council flat and recently got letter from the council that I need to upgrade my front fire door as they saying that my current old front (internal) door is not compiled with 2005...

Should tenants be educated on preventing mould in properties?

Isn’t it essential for tenants and the government to be educated about the causes of mould in properties, rather than blaming landlords for mould issues? If we hermetically seal every property, condensation...

0:02 AM, 30th September 2024, About a month ago | 12

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Eviction process for a zero deposit tenant?

Hi, I am desperately in need of some advice for my mother in law, she is trying to evict a tenant using a section 21 notice. Originally when the property was let, a deposit was paid to the letting agent...

0:01 AM, 30th September 2024, About a month ago | 6

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Impact of the Renter’s Rights Bill on superior landlords?

Hi, for any leasehold property surely the superior landlord is the Freeholder(s)? Many Leaseholders have to obtain written permission (and even pay a fee for the privilege) of renting out a leasehold property.

EPC C rating or letting ban?

Hi, I read that Ed Miliband announced that if a C energy rating is not achieved by 2030 then the landlord will be banned from letting it out. Does anyone else see an opportunity to buy a D or below rated...

What do you think of my rent challenge amendment to the Renters...

Ignoring many other foolish parts of the upcoming Renters Rights Bill that will ultimately lead to tenants paying more. One part I find incredibly stupid is the tenant’s rights to challenge rent...

0:01 AM, 27th September 2024, About a month ago | 20

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EPC – A good idea, but?

Placing a property into an energy efficiency category and then advocating or enforcing remedial action. Sounds great – what’s not to like? Well – if the categorisation is inconsistent...

9:34 AM, 26th September 2024, About a month ago | 23

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Does Student Finance consider S24 relief in income assessments?

Hi, I have read a post regarding parents who are landlords and are supporting students. I applied for a current year income assessment and in box 8.3 included the relief for finance costs. After researching...

0:01 AM, 26th September 2024, About a month ago | 7

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Can you serve a Section 21 notice via WhatsApp?

Hi, my tenant’s main home is abroad in Lithuania. They own other properties in their own country and have others in Spain. They use my property when in the UK as a base. They are currently abroad...

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