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Overhanging trees higher than a house!
Hello all. I’m looking for advice on this situation, please.
The neighbor of my 3-bed semi, who has lived there for around 40...
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Issue with letting agent?
Hi, I am a landlord and have given my letting agent notice due to their numerous errors and lack of competence. The notice period is...
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Fire alarm warning after landlord handed suspended prison...
Landlords across the UK are being warned about the serious consequences of failing to meet fire safety regulations in their rental...
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Edinburgh’s detached homes see huge price rise
The price of detached homes in Edinburgh has rocketed, with the average rising by nearly £1,500 per week over the past year.
According...
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Is my victorian warehouse unmortgageable without a lift?
Hi, I have a converted Victorian warehouse in London which is six storeys high. The top flats are duplexes entered on the fourth floor...
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House price falls slow but North-South divide widens
House prices in England and Wales continue to decline, although the pace of decline is slowing with the average house price falling...
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Landlords will be offered CGT exemption by Conservatives
The Conservative Party’s manifesto will be published today with a pledge to eliminate capital gains tax (CGT) for landlords,
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