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Fire alarms – do I need to carry out a weekly test?
Hello, I am aware in properties such as blocks of flats it is now required to have a six monthly safety test on the fire alarm, which...
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Landlords and agents targeted by the Competition and Mark...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is threatening enforcement action against landlords and letting agents who do not follow...
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How to deal with a former tenant who is still using my ad...
Hi there, I found similar topics on this forum, but none addressing this specific question – so I posted a new one.
We had a...
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Where should I carry my mortgage debt?
Hello, I’m reaching the end of my large family home mortgage and the end of 2 BTL company ones. In the past I’d always...
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Tenant’s property disposal after death?
Hi, we have recently had a long term tenant die in hospital. We have served notice to his representative (assuming he has one) and...
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Business Rates review by VOA?
Hello, I have received the form VO6048 from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to complete in connection with their review as to whether...
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Homelessness crisis looms as councils struggle with demand
Councils across England are struggling with a surge in demand from households facing homelessness with nearly a quarter of a million...
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