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Notice requirements at end of tenancy?

Notice requirements at end of tenancy?

Hello, my tenant’s current rental agreement ends in October. I need to give notice as the house needs modernisation and won’t be habitable. What are the important things to know? Is there a...

0:01 AM, 12th July 2023, About A year ago |  6

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Buy the freehold or just renew lease?

Buy the freehold or just renew lease?

Hello, looking for some advice from Property118 readers. I currently have a lease with 65 years left to run. The property is a house and converted into two flats. My question is would it be a better option...

0:03 AM, 11th July 2023, About A year ago |  3

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When do I ask the court to make a possession order?

When do I ask the court to make a possession order?

Hello, my claim for accelerated possession was issued on 15th June. The court served the claim on the tenant on July 6th and they now have 14 days to file a defence should they wish to. My question is...

0:02 AM, 11th July 2023, About A year ago |  5

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Should we be offering our tenants a rent reduction?

Should we be offering our tenants a rent reduction?

Hello, we have a student let. After some leaks last winter we have decided to replace the roof and install room-in-roof insulation. We were unable to do the work in a void period as we’d signed up...

0:01 AM, 11th July 2023, About A year ago |  11

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What is the best way to get my properties to an EPC rating of C?

What is the best way to get my properties to an EPC rating of...

Hi, I bought two houses in the 1990s and these have a D rating. One is a five-bed and the other is a six-bed house both of which are HMOs. I have made improvements as requested by the council to obtain...

0:01 AM, 10th July 2023, About A year ago |  33

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Can I increase rent to market rate?

Can I increase rent to market rate?

Hi all, I hope you’re well, am I right to say that I can increase rent to market rate as long as it’s fair and if the tenant does not contest with the tribunal as the increase is legally binding?

0:01 AM, 10th July 2023, About A year ago |  20

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How We Escaped The Landlord Tax Trap

How We Escaped The Landlord Tax Trap...

On paper my spouse and I were worth £3,000,000 but the reality was that we had no savings, no money whatsoever to live on after paying our tax bills, and this was despite having rental income of £300,000...

13:29 PM, 7th July 2023, About A year ago |  16

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Local authority tells tenants not to leave the property?

Local authority tells tenants not to leave the property?

Hello, tenants were due to vacate the property this weekend. However, the tenants have told the management agency that they have been advised by the local authority to stay put as they are a couple with...

0:03 AM, 7th July 2023, About A year ago |  182

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Can the freeholder charge ground rent under new regulations?

Can the freeholder charge ground rent under new regulations?

Hello, I exchanged on a new build flat before June 2022 when the new regulations on Ground Rent came into force. The property is due to be completed this month and the freeholder wants to charge £350...

0:02 AM, 7th July 2023, About A year ago |  5

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Has anyone used a Zero Deposit scheme?

Has anyone used a Zero Deposit scheme?

Hello, has anyone used a Zero Deposit (ZD) scheme? I’m coming into the ZD scheme from fresh having always taken traditional deposits up front so I’m wary of the scheme at the moment. I have...

0:03 AM, 6th July 2023, About A year ago |  16

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Does my tenant have the right to remove an air source heat pump?

Does my tenant have the right to remove an air source heat pump?

Hello, looking for advice, please. My tenant took it upon himself to install an air source heat pump without informing me. The property already has efficient underfloor electric heating (EPC C) I would...

0:01 AM, 6th July 2023, About A year ago |  14

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Extending lease on freehold owned by me?

Extending lease on freehold owned by me?

Hello, I have a property which is two flats where I own the share of freehold with the other flat owner. Our leases are at about 80 years each and I want to extend the leases to 199 years...

0:03 AM, 5th July 2023, About A year ago |  4

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Purchasing Freehold – legal position?

Purchasing Freehold – legal position?

Hello, I live in a block of 9 flats and we are interested in buying the Freehold. I understand that if the Freeholder wants to sell the Freehold they will need to offer it to us first before a third party.

0:01 AM, 5th July 2023, About A year ago |  3

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New laws regarding fire doors?

New laws regarding fire doors?

Hello, I am trying to find out how the law has changed regarding fire doors in converted buildings with 3 flats and one communal staircase leading to the main front door. I understand that a new law came...

0:06 AM, 4th July 2023, About A year ago |  10

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Tenant refusing to leave – advice?

Tenant refusing to leave – advice?

Hello, I would be grateful of some advice about a tenant that is refusing to leave, even after a S21 notice. We’ve had the property up for sale as our fixed rate mortgage is coming to an end...

0:05 AM, 4th July 2023, About A year ago |  13

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Am I being robbed on building insurance?

Am I being robbed on building insurance?

Hello, We are in a block of 15 flats some rented, some of us live here. We own the freehold. Is it common practice for a director to use the building insurance when their tenant had an internal fire in...

0:04 AM, 4th July 2023, About A year ago |  3

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Solicitor forgot to add statement of truth in court submission?

Solicitor forgot to add statement of truth in court submission?

Hi, I am trying to evict a tenant via s8 with over 6 months of arrears. My solicitor issued papers to the court without a statement of truth attached to my witness documents and rent arrears schedule.

0:03 AM, 4th July 2023, About A year ago |  8

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Licence application required before section 21 can be issued?

Licence application required before section 21 can be issued?

Hello, I asked my solicitor this morning to issue a section 21 notice for a property that I intend to sell. The house is in a selective licensing area in Leicester. I have not applied for a license because...

0:02 AM, 4th July 2023, About A year ago |  9

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Covenants and insurance for a HMO?

Covenants and insurance for a HMO?

Hi, I am in the process of purchasing a freehold house, which has covenants attached to the land. One of the covenants doesn’t allow for a HMO. The beneficiary (limited) company cannot be found at...

0:02 AM, 3rd July 2023, About A year ago |  19

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Lease extension – can I do this myself?

Lease extension – can I do this myself?

Hello, I own the freehold to the house and the leasehold to my flat. There are only two flats as it is a house converted. My lease has about 50 years left to run so I want to extend it and thought as I...

0:01 AM, 3rd July 2023, About A year ago |  15

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