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Is a commercial landlord responsible for tenant debts?
Hi Property118 readers, I wonder if any commercial landlords can help me with a situation.
I own a freehold of a building with a tenanted...
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Call to support struggling landlords to remain in the PRS
The mounting impact of tax and regulatory changes, coupled with the recent spike in buy-to-let mortgage rates, may force a growing...
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Minimum room size for HMO?
Hello, the national legal minimum room size for an HMO is 6.51 sq.m. However, several local authorities have set higher minimum room...
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The North West is England’s leasehold hotspot
There has been a surge in leasehold property purchases in the North West of England – thanks to affordability and the region’s...
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Nearly 50% of landlords and brokers don’t understan...
A lack of awareness among brokers and their PRS landlord clients of the proposed changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements...
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Help and advice on selective licensing?
Hello, I am sure this has been brought up before, but I am new to Property 118. I have been informed that I have to have a selective...
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Industry body responds to rent controls in Wales
A leading industry body has warned the Welsh government about the failures of rent controls.
Propertymark has responded to the Welsh...
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