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Carer/partner won’t leave after tenant died?

Carer/partner won’t leave after tenant died?

Hi, We have a tenant who was served a section 21 back in April which expired on 26 June 2023. They were in arrears of over £6k. Due to the tenants’ health issues we were regularly in contact with...

0:04 AM, 15th August 2023, About A year ago |  10

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Tenants not leaving even after section 21 has been issued?

Tenants not leaving even after section 21 has been issued?

Hello, I have had a tenant for three years and since Covid, she finds it difficult to pay her rent and is now in arrears of £5,000. We have issued section 21 for her to vacate the property but she said...

0:03 AM, 15th August 2023, About A year ago |  14

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HMO license solicitors?

HMO license solicitors?

Hello, we have a student HMO property in Camden; unfortunately due to an administration error the license wasn’t renewed and the tenants are taking us to a tribunal for a penalty of one year’s...

0:01 AM, 15th August 2023, About A year ago |  6

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Unmasking Fake Property Gurus and Deal Sourcers

Unmasking Fake Property Gurus and Deal Sourcers...

Having nearly got sucked in by fake gurus and property sourcers I decided to write and submit this article to Property118 to help others … When navigating the world of property investment, it’s...

11:43 AM, 14th August 2023, About A year ago |  6

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Rent a property for one year only?

Rent a property for one year only?

Hello everyone,could I please have some help from the Property118 forum? I would like to know the best way to rent a flat for one year only as my wife and I are planning to sell our home and we will want...

9:28 AM, 14th August 2023, About A year ago |  38

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Help with tenants costing me thousands?

Help with tenants costing me thousands?

Hi, I had to take my tenants to court as they wouldn’t leave once I’d given them notice. I wanted the property back to live in – it’s just my daughter and I. After a long drawn out process...

9:44 AM, 11th August 2023, About A year ago |  14

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Yield Vs bank savings rate for BTL property?

Yield Vs bank savings rate for BTL property?

Hi fellow landlords, we have one BTL and I wonder if it’s getting to the point where it’s better sold and money placed in a 5% savings account, especially when you consider the yield at the...

9:44 AM, 11th August 2023, About A year ago |  7

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Tenant has stopped communicating – what to do?

Tenant has stopped communicating – what to do?

Hello, Our tenant stopped lines of communication in March. We were communicating by way of email and text, occasionally we tried a phone call but she texted us and said use email and text as her preferred...

9:16 AM, 11th August 2023, About A year ago |  14

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Where will tenants go when EPC work is carried out on properties?

Where will tenants go when EPC work is carried out on properties?

Hello, regarding the proposals to upgrade all properties to an EPC ‘C’ rating, where are the tenants of a two-bed back-to-back going to live whilst the work is carried out? Don’t forget...

0:04 AM, 11th August 2023, About A year ago |  37

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Serving S13 during eviction?

Serving S13 during eviction?

Hello, I hold a possession order and applied for a warrant on 20 June – nearly two months ago. No news at all from CC bailiffs. Emailed – no reply. At this rate, I have no idea when, if ever...

0:02 AM, 11th August 2023, About A year ago |  3

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Help with selective licensing form?

Help with selective licensing form?

Hello, I was trying to fill in the selective licensing form online, and I came across an abbreviation which I didn’t know, so I thought, go on to the next page, in case there are any more, and look...

9:24 AM, 10th August 2023, About A year ago |  7

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Landlords electrical supply testing?

Landlords electrical supply testing?

Hello, I am told that the landlord’s supply for the common parts of a small block of flats (4) needs an EICR every 5 years as that is the law. OK, if a flat is rented then the electricity supply/unit...

0:03 AM, 10th August 2023, About A year ago |  9

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Lodger or tenant?

Lodger or tenant?

Hello, my situation is a bit complex and I hope I will get some answers here.  I was leaving alone in my 4 bedroom house and took on some lodgers to live with me. In 2020 I got a job in another country...

9:41 AM, 9th August 2023, About A year ago |  22

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Tenants refusing to accept rent increase!

Tenants refusing to accept rent increase!

Hi, I am facing issues with implementing rent increases. The tenancies are AST that have rolled on to periodic tenancies on the expiry of the initial fixed term. The rents have to go up as costs have gone...

0:02 AM, 9th August 2023, About A year ago |  49

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Clarity required for replacement tenant?

Clarity required for replacement tenant?

Hello, we are the landlord of a student HMO. The tenancy has been signed for the upcoming year but one of the tenants has now decided to pull out. They have found a replacement tenant but the agents are...

0:01 AM, 9th August 2023, About A year ago |  4

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Short term letting to business travellers?

Short term letting to business travellers?

Hello, does anyone have any experience of letting their property for short-term lets (3 months – 12 months) to business travellers? I have a property which has been refurbed and is empty right now,

9:23 AM, 8th August 2023, About A year ago |  5

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Council advising tenant not to vacate after being issued with Section 21?

Council advising tenant not to vacate after being issued with...

Hello, I am approaching 70 and I issued my tenant with a letter to vacate the property on the 22nd of February 2023. I did not give a time frame but just to let the tenant know what my intentions were.

9:15 AM, 8th August 2023, About A year ago |  36

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Is being a landlord even an investment “opportunity” these days?

Is being a landlord even an investment “opportunity” these...

Hello, I’ve been a BTL landlord for over 6 years but in that time we have had tax changes, legislation changes, and now increased interest rates/running costs and possibly stricter letting rules to come.

0:02 AM, 8th August 2023, About A year ago |  17

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How can I get my EPC from E to C?

How can I get my EPC from E to C?

Hello, I own a 1900 solid brick small workers’ cottage. It’s been fully renovated, new roof, new DG and electric heaters with no mains gas. My EPC is currently an E. I ask the assessor if I...

0:01 AM, 8th August 2023, About A year ago |  98

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Long term tenancy agreement – thoughts?

Long term tenancy agreement – thoughts?

Hi, According to my agent, my tenants have said they would like to re-carpet throughout at their expense which they say would cost them about £2,500. In view of the expense, they have asked for a guarantee...

9:27 AM, 7th August 2023, About A year ago |  22

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