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Should I sell my flat despite my loyal tenant?

Hi, I have an ex-local authority one bed flat in Norwich which I have owned for 9 years. I bought it with the tenant in situ and she has been a model tenant, always paying the rent on time. I have increased...

0:01 AM, 6th November 2024, About 3 days ago | 9

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Tenant find service charges by managing agents?

Hello, I signed a contract with a 12% fee three years ago with a managing agent to handle my HMO in London. I am now looking to switch to another agency as I am unhappy with their service. When the agency...

9:34 AM, 5th November 2024, About 3 days ago | 1

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Holiday let to private rental?

Hello, I bought a new build property in Cornwall 2 years ago and its now a successful Airbnb. However, I’m thinking of using it as a Buy To Let instead. This is largely because I want to move house...

0:01 AM, 5th November 2024, About 4 days ago | 2

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Tenant always pays on time. Should I issue a warning?

Hello, I have a tenant who always pays on time and respects the property. One of his neighbours has been known to be a little standoffish on occasion, but my tenant has now twice responded to the neighbour...

9:12 AM, 4th November 2024, About 4 days ago | 20

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Can I buy a flat for a friend to live in?

Hi, I have a 73 year old friend who currently rents privately but her rent is becoming very expensive. I am 67, financially secure and want to help my friend. I would like to buy a flat for her or with...

0:05 AM, 1st November 2024, About A week ago | 10

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Exchanged on a property and now hit with extra 2% SDLT?

We exchanged on a property to add to our company residential buy to let portfolio costing £490,000 last week. It would seem that we will be charged an extra 2% on top of the 3% stamp duty that we were...

0:01 AM, 31st October 2024, About A week ago | 7

Is my letting agent responsible for lost rent and damages?

My short term lease expired with my letting agent and they refused to move out the tenant. After 3 months I contacted the local housing authority to have the rent paid directly to myself or the new letting...

Can I evict my tenant for installing a stairlift without permission?

Hi, I need some advice. I have a tenant who has had a stairlift fitted without my knowledge or consent she tried to stop me from coming in when I gave her a new tenancy agreement. I asked her who needed...

9:16 AM, 28th October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 52

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Tenant has stopped paying rent and refuses to leave?

Hello, six months ago, I rented three rooms in my house via a high street estate agent. Each single tenant has their own tenancy agreement. The first one that moved in set up bills in her name and split...

0:01 AM, 28th October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 7

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Is there any way to recover debts from benefits tenants?

Hi Everyone, I took my ex-tenants to court for their unpaid rent. Although the judge has ordered them to pay, they ignored the order completely. As one of them is receiving partial benefits, I can’t...

0:03 AM, 25th October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 11

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Gas Boiler or Heat Pump?

Hi fellow landlords, I have just had a very informative discussion with my EPC man. After running a couple of scenarios through on my stubbornly D-rated flat he exclaimed ” I have never seen that...

0:03 AM, 24th October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 11

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Unprotected deposit court proceedings?

Hi all, apologies if this is not the way to do things. I’ve signed up specifically to this forum to see if anybody would be kind enough to offer some advice if possible? I’m messaging as I feel I’m...

0:01 AM, 24th October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 26

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Should I formally allow rent arrears to be paid out of deposits?

Hi Everyone, What’s the best way to converge on market rents? I have good tenants of several years standing, in a London HMO. Being good tenants, I’ve never really raised the rent to market levels.

0:03 AM, 23rd October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 5

How do I stop endless water coming through the ceiling of my...

Hi, for the last four to five years, the flat above my only rental property has been leaking water through the ceiling on and off. These leaks now take place every year. When challenged, the occupants...

0:02 AM, 23rd October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 5

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What notice will be given for a council demolition?

Hi everyone, I rent out a leashold flat with the freeholder’s full permission. The freeholder is a city council and has stated the high rise block will be demolished. Most of the tenants are council...

0:01 AM, 23rd October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 2

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£230k Lease Extension, £12k Service Charges and 10 Years of...

My uncle, who passed away this year, owned a leasehold flat in Westminster. He extended the lease in 2017 at a cost of £230,000. The property is currently being managed by the executors through probate.

16:42 PM, 22nd October 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 1

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How are student landlords preparing for the Renters’ Rights...

Hi, like most landlords letting exclusively to students I am dreading the Renters’ Rights Bill as it looks as if it’s just around the corner. The summer of 2025 to be more precise. I have a...

Rent to Rent Operator challenge?

Hi everyone, I am reaching out to seek your advice on how to address a challenge I am currently facing. I have owned a property managed by a Rent to Rent (R2R) operator since last year, and as of this...

0:01 AM, 22nd October 2024, About 3 weeks ago | 7

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Is Universal Credit forcing rent reductions on landlords?

Has anyone else come across this, if so is there any way to fight it? I’ve had a property in Kent for some 20+ years, let to the same severely disabled tenant and family. To date the rent has been...

What to Do When Your Freeholder Doesn’t Provide Buildings Insurance:...

As a leaseholder, ensuring that your building is properly insured is critical for protecting your investment. But what happens when the freeholder is unresponsive and unable to provide essential documentation,

7:00 AM, 21st October 2024, About 3 weeks ago | 0

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