Readers Questions
I want to help my wonderful tenant moving to Exeter
Hi, my tenant is currently in N. Wales, single educated lady with 2 dachshunds and working as a teacher. She is moving to the Exeter/Devon...
EICRs From Hell?
I have a rented property with no problems from the electrics over a 10-year period. I had an EICR carried out in December 2011 that...
Should I convert lounge and add 3rd bedroom?
Hello, I wanted to get some advice on a flat I have in Central London near Canary Wharf. The property is a 2 bedroom new build property...
Management company director from hell?
I’ve been a joint shareholder of a freehold company that owns a Victorian block with 4 flats for about 5 years, there are four flats...
Letter to tackle persistent and unreasonable maintenance ...
Hi, I have tenants that, for almost a year, are constantly requesting amendments be made to my property in Wales. For example, I had...
Rent in Advance or Rent in Arrears?
Most Tenancy Agreements (TA) state first rent in advance, but what about when this is not applicable? Benefit tenants or Direct Landlord...
Carer’s allowance claim v rental income
I am looking to make a claim for carer allowance, having had to retire at 63 and to move back home to care for elderly ill parents.