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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...
House prices continue on a downward slide
The housing market faced yet another setback as the average house price saw a decline of -0.3% in July, Halifax reports.
Its data shows...
Landlord told to act as guarantor in bizarre twist
In a strange situation, a letting agency has asked a landlord to be a guarantor for their own tenants.
This means should the tenants...
Protect tenants from eviction for six years after EPC imp...
Tenants should be protected from eviction for six years after their home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been improved...
Tenant 6 months behind in rent?
Hello, I have a tenant who is 6 months behind in rent. To my shame and embarrassment, I’ve only just noticed as it is a block of...
CGT figures highlight a landlord exodus is underway
New government figures on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) point to a significant number of landlords leaving the buy to let sector, according...
Is another interest rate rise really bad for landlords?
With interest rates on the rise, landlords may face some challenges, particularly those without fixed mortgages. However, amidst the...