Readers Questions
Has Holding Deposit turned into Security Deposit?
I’ve taken a deposit of £400 from a tenant in order to ‘secure’ a room for her (a holding deposit). That was two...
Would cellar flood if Tanking compromised by drainage sys...
Would installing a drain and pump system into a tanked cellar to solve minor damp and condensation problems risk flooding?
The property...
Mortgage Express Buy to Let end of term issue
I have 3 Mortgage Express buy to let’s. They were taken out in 2005 for 10 years interest only (although I have been repaying...
Right to Rent checks timing question
My question is when are the checks supposed to be done the code of practice guide states “Right to rent checks on prospective...
Consumer Rights Act 2015 and where we stand?
A steer on the impact of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 with regard to letting agent fees would be appreciated.
My understanding is that...
Capital Losses Claim on Overseas property Sale?
My wife and I own an apartment at Punta Prima on the Costa Blanca, Spain. We have decided to sell this in order to fund some updating...
Section21 1 b notice served in 2013
We would very much appreciate the benefit of your advice. Our tenant has been in the property since 1 June 2013 but, because of problems...