Section 20 Disputes
Hi, wondered if someone could help? We are currently within the tender stage of a Section 20 consultation for qualifying works at the block of apartments that we live in. My main question is; what if...
View ArticleAppealing against poor valuation
Hi there, I was wondering if someone might be able to help: We are attempting to get equity release for a property but it was undervalued by quite a fair bit. There were also inaccuracies on the...
View ArticleSolicitor Fees
We have made three possession claims against one of our tenants. We won the third claim, but lost the first two and have been asked to pay solicitors costs. The costs are very high and will cost us a...
View Articlesurveyor has valued a REPO property for less than I offered
Hello Everyone, Just a quick question, if a survey has valued a property for 2k less than I offered for it. Where do I stand here and is it possible for me to get the vendor to now reduce the price to...
View ArticleBuy freehold with reserve fund
I own one of a block of 42 flats. For the past umpteen years we have been building up the reserve fund with the intention (discussed and minuted at AGMs) of eventually purchasing the freehold. This...
View ArticleHow to Rent out an Apartment
Hello I will be renting out my apartment. What i would like to find out is there a better and more cost effective method to doing so then going through a lettings agents. i mean i can use a service to...
View Articlecondensation pipe into a shared downpipe
I rent out a semi in which the downpipe from the guttering in on my neighbours side of the house. Unfortunately i need a new combi boiler put in and my plumber wants to put a condensation pipe to...
View ArticleDifficult tenant, unauthorised electrical work, late rent
We have a tenant who has given his notice, due to leave early May. His rent has been late once in 8 months. He wanted a reference, to which we agreed after a quick viewing to ensure that the property...
View ArticleDeposit: Please release me....
Hi all, I recently moved out of a property on 12.04.13. I was renting with an estate agency. They advised they won't discuss deposit settle until 'all issues have been resolved' - I've just today...
View ArticleTrouble with tenant, am I in the wrong?
I am recently having trouble with a tenant who has been occupying my property privately for over a year. Upon moving in we agreed she would pay large amounts of rent in advance out of her student...
View ArticleLand Registration Dispute
Hi there, my neighbor has applied to register an unregistered piece of land next to my house which we have both been using. She has been using it for about 7 years, as have I, but some of the...
View ArticleSneaky Hikes in Fees for Registration of Underletting
Hi All - I have a question about fees demanded by management companies for letting out my leashold flat - 'underletting'. Sorry for long post, but might as well put the detail in now. Initially...
View ArticleUrgent advice please Fire in tenants garden. Who is liable to pay for damages?
Hi I am a novice landlord looking for urgent advice. I have landlords insurance already. My tenant rang me to inform me a fire occurred in my property in the garden plastic storage box that lies...
View ArticleGas V Electric
I'm in the process of purchasing a property that has 4 flats, all with a gas combi. I also own a separate 3 bed which also has a combi. So my dead money each year will be 5x gas certs + 5 x british gas...
View ArticleAllowable travel expenses for inspection
I'm a UK Landlord, based overseas. Each year we travel back to the UK, partly for holiday and partly to inspect our investment properties which are all let. Can anyone confirm what travel allowances I...
View ArticleHelp with N325 (Warrant of Possession) needed
I took court action to remove two tenants. I was given a possession order which expired yesterday. So I am filling in form N325. I am not asking for rent arrears, simply for possession of the property....
View ArticlePermitted Occupier - Help!
Hi. I have a tenant in my property on an Ast with break clause. He went into arrears in December. Both myself and the letting agent have tried to contact him but his phone is disconnected. I signed to...
View ArticleRent out a loft room without building regs?
Hi, I'm looking to buy a house which I intend to let out to students. There are 3 bedrooms, a lounge and a dining room. I would rent out the lounge as a bedroom to make it a 4-bedroom let. However, one...
View ArticleCouncil Tax Question?
How does a property stand in terms of Council Tax when the property is currently empty. The tenant has left before AST has expired and is still liable for six months rent. Is it the responsibility of...
View ArticleLA has made county court claim for renewal fee
I engaged an agent last year on a "find-tenant" basis only and let my flat to a group of two students. I agreed to a 5% renewal fee if the contract continued beyond 12 months. It automatically renewed,...
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