Readers Questions
Freeholder responsible for costs after flooding?
Hi, I moved into a block of leasehold flats last year and I’m reaching out for a neighbour but also for myself.
Several years...
Replacement guarantor?
Hello, We rent a house to a young family who have been tenants for 2 years. At the time we asked for a guarantor, which they were happy...
How (best) to increase the rent with longstanding tenants?
Hello, The totality of my portfolio is now 25% below market value in rents, amounting to at least five digits in lost rent.
This is...
Electricity sub meters – share payment?
Hello, I have an older property that is split into 5 flats with one main electricity meter for which I am responsible for the bill...
Does a freeholder extension automatically become communal?
Hello, The freeholder of a block of flats in which I own one (20 in total) built an extension in order to access two additional Penthouse...
Welsh Landlords – Set Up to Fail?
Are private landlords in Wales being set up to fail with the new legislation?
The recently implemented Renting Homes (Wales) Act has...
Level C on EPC £££
Do most landlords realise the impact of the cost to get to a level C EPC if this becomes legislated as a requirement?
We have a property...