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Zero deposit scheme?

Zero deposit scheme?

Hello, is the zero deposit scheme a better option than a normal 5 weeks deposit? I have an agent looking for a tenant and he’s pitched both options as available to an incoming tenant. I am looking...

9:35 AM, 4th May 2023, About A year ago |  20

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Burst pipe – insurance claim pay out?

Burst pipe – insurance claim pay out?

Hello, We had a burst pipe in the loft. Our tenant was away and considerable damage was done to the property. The insurance company sent a loss adjuster but unfortunately we did not get our own assessor.

9:31 AM, 4th May 2023, About A year ago |  7

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Managing agent works at a snail’s pace?

Managing agent works at a snail’s pace?

Hello, The managing agent for my block of flats in London NW4 is unresponsive at most times and is very very slow or non-existent when it comes to attending to building management issues. There is no residents’...

9:56 AM, 3rd May 2023, About A year ago |  0

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County court for possession claim – Section 21?

County court for possession claim – Section 21?

Hello, I have a tenant who denied that she signed the tenancy receipt document at the court hearing last week. I tried to evict her using section 21. I have her 10 signatures on different dates during...

9:49 AM, 3rd May 2023, About A year ago |  27

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If a tenant dies in my property, could I lose everything?

If a tenant dies in my property, could I lose everything?

Hello, As legislation around landlords has increased, I am nervous that if a tenant dies in one of my properties and the insurance company finds a loophole, I or my company are held liable (we have some...

9:24 AM, 3rd May 2023, About A year ago |  18

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National Grid insulation scheme?

National Grid insulation scheme?

Hello, has anyone had any dealings with any contractors who are applying for government funding for insulation under the National Grid insulation scheme? I have a flat that is a bit low on insulation.

0:03 AM, 3rd May 2023, About A year ago |  7

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Guarantor for tenants?

Guarantor for tenants?

Hello, If anyone has children in university, they’ll be familiar with the annual signing of the guarantor agreement, promising to pay the rent should your young student fail to do so themselves –...

9:41 AM, 2nd May 2023, About A year ago |  11

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Freeholders blocking sale of my flat?

Freeholders blocking sale of my flat?

Help! I desperately need to find a way to sell a flat with over a 900 year leasehold. The flat is in a small conversion of 7 flats . The other 6 are owned by a family who all have a share of the freehold.

9:37 AM, 2nd May 2023, About A year ago |  18

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You must be registered with the Information Commissioner?

You must be registered with the Information Commissioner?

Hello, I wonder how many landlords are NOT aware that they must be registered with the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) for the Data Protection Registrar. I received my renewal today (£35 yearly).

9:30 AM, 2nd May 2023, About A year ago |  13

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Airbnb scam alert? A landlord’s tale of deceit, tenant troubles and growing costs

Airbnb scam alert? A landlord’s tale of deceit, tenant...

Hello, I am writing to report a situation regarding the leasing of my flat in South West London. I enlisted the services of a small local agency and we eventually found a tenant, a Canadian citizen who...

0:03 AM, 2nd May 2023, About A year ago |  10

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Holiday lets and HMRC rules?

Holiday lets and HMRC rules?

Hello, Does anyone here understand the rules surrounding extended lets of 31 days plus, please? Here is the Gov link: The letting condition. In one paragraph it states this: The pattern of occupation...

0:05 AM, 28th April 2023, About A year ago |  10

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Tenant has moved out and destroyed furniture – refusing to pay?

Tenant has moved out and destroyed furniture – refusing...

Hello, Tenants have moved out and destroyed most of the furniture, doors, and white goods. I have sent them an invoice for the replacement of the damaged items. But they are refusing to pay. They are also...

9:13 AM, 27th April 2023, About A year ago |  22

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How to rent my property out?

How to rent my property out?

Hello, I’m new to the forum and I’ve been looking through posts and I can see there is a wealth of experience here so excuse the probably basic questions. I am looking to move in with a relative,

0:03 AM, 26th April 2023, About A year ago |  17

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Claim for damage against a tenant who has moved out?

Claim for damage against a tenant who has moved out?

Hello, I would like some advice from Property118 readers. My previous tenants caused considerable damage and carried out unauthorised electric work on my property. How can I sue for costs I have incurred?

0:05 AM, 25th April 2023, About A year ago |  14

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The claimant has leave to entry without further order?

The claimant has leave to entry without further order?

Hello, I have received a court order that says: The claimant has leave to entry without further order if the defendant defaults. I have a property in Brighton and the tenant has not paid rent for 11 months.

0:03 AM, 25th April 2023, About A year ago |  7

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Pension changes forcing property sale?

Pension changes forcing property sale?

Hello, I’ve been forced to work till 67 or retire with no pension, so I’ve been forced to sell my rented-out property to have some income in my older age. The government has added seven years onto...

0:02 AM, 25th April 2023, About A year ago |  10

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Is this the real reason for the housing crisis?

Is this the real reason for the housing crisis?

Hello, On the face of it, it’s very puzzling. Surely the government are well aware of the housing crisis? Yet, aided and abetted by Shelter they cause the private rental sector to shrink. Maybe this...

0:01 AM, 25th April 2023, About A year ago |  1

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Selling a flat using the Building Safety Act?

Selling a flat using the Building Safety Act?

Hello, Has anyone sold a flat using the protection provided by the Building Safety Act? My daughter has received a letter from the block management company responsible for her building, confirming that,

0:04 AM, 24th April 2023, About A year ago |  6

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A poor letting agent?

A poor letting agent?

Hello, a large London letting agent found and gave a glowing reference for a tenant, so we took her on. They stated that she was in a £90,000 pa job. It transpired that she was out of work. They stated...

0:02 AM, 24th April 2023, About A year ago |  22

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How to create a separate leasehold?

How to create a separate leasehold?

Hi, I own a ground floor flat that is mortgage free, along with the freehold of the building. The upper flat is owner occupied. The deeds state a peppercorn rent of £10pa from the upper flat to me...

10:35 AM, 21st April 2023, About A year ago |  6

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