building regulations
what are the the implications if you do not follow building regs approval when converting 3 no. Existing flats into 5 studios. I.e. comply with part b fire, but not part e sound & part l, energy....
View ArticleNew boiler advice
I have today unfortunately had the dreaded news that one of my boilers has gone to boiler heaven... At 30 years old it had a fair innings. Could I get some advice and feedback from fellow landlords,...
View ArticleCavity wall ties and asbestos - how big a risk are they?
Hello all, I'm buying another property to let out, and a few issues have come up in the Homebuyer's Report. This is a leasehold ex-council property so structural issues will be the council's...
View Articlecost of running C/H off an electric immersion heater/boiler?
I am considering a BTL flat with radiators that run off a huge (and apparently new) immersion heater in an internal bathroom. I've checked with my plumber (because I didn't know such C/H heating...
View ArticleTenant proofing a house and I have some questions
Hi All, I am working on a new project, and the idea is to try to tenant proof the house as much as possible, avoiding damage to the house due to low quality materials etc and making some sensible...
View ArticleIs Treasury Solicitor likely to disclaim totally dilapidated house?
Hello I have found a house which further research revealed to be 'bona vacantia' - trouble is, it's quite dilapidated. I heard somewhere that when a property is in such a state as to be a burden the...
View ArticleTenant left owing money
Good afternoon all ---- Another day and another problem. Some helpfull advice wanted please. When he knew I was out of the country my tenant of 6 years with periodic tenancy has left the flat he was...
View ArticleGas safety in block of maisonettes - some owner occupied
I have posted here rather than in the gas safety area as i understand that tenanted flats need an annual CP12 but owner occupied - with or without lodgers do not need CP12. of the 8 flats, 5 are rented...
View ArticleIs it worth renting to HB recipients?
It seems that 80% of the LL sided horror stories I've read on the forum are with Ts that are HB recipients. I'm wondering if on balance it's worth renting to them. It turns out that the prospective T...
View ArticleBG contract or self insure
I would be interested on what other landlords with portfolios do. some of my properties with gas combi are insured on BG home care package min fee & 50 callout, newer boilers I self insure then get...
View ArticleCan a letting agent refuse to show me a property?
I made an inquiry about a property that is for rent today, the agent confirmed it was available (it's a 4 bedroom family home), but when she found out I had two small children (3 years & 7 months)...
View ArticleMoths: What to do now??
Dear all: 1st time ever had a report of moths: Agent (my excellent agent!!) has dealt with the issue, got pest man in, etc ... they say...(edited names etc out..) Quote: Our pest guy, YYYYYY from XXXXX...
View ArticleRubbish agent who has ignored damage to the property
I have consulted this website a number of times for other issues, and found it very helpful. I wonder if anyone can help with this more specific difficulty. Briefly, we have until very recently been...
View ArticleHelp me get my bond back
I recently rented a property privately from October 2012 to March 2013. In December 2012 the small wall at the front of the property fell onto the pavement (the entrance part of the wall and just the...
View ArticleDeed Of Guarantor - Do I have a case?
Hi, Last year my step daughter asked me to be guarantor on a new tenancy. I wasn't comfortable with doing this and told her so. A few days later She came to me again and asked me to sign a blank DOG so...
View ArticleNo reply from tenant on gas saftey check
HI, I have sent my tenant a letter/e-mail/text about the GSC due, I have also left it with the gas engineer to contact her and he has even called around and she has not let him in. I have sent her...
View ArticleTenant has informed council they are leaving but not me, the landlord
Hi all I have tenants in receipt of hb. Things have gone pear shaped over the last 12 months and I recently served a section 8 notice because of substantial rent arrears. That notice expires on...
View ArticleDeposit Query
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone could answer a few questions. Myself and three others have put down a deposit for a flat with a tenancy beginning on the first of July at £300 each per month or...
View ArticleShop tenant not allowing access to electricity meter in basement
I have a flat next to the shop which has been leased to a tenant. I want to relocate the electricity meter for the flat which is in the basement but the shop tenant won't give access to a qualified...
View ArticleSale of Freehold building with residential tenants Section 5 notice
I am considering selling the freehold of a building with residential tenants. I have agreed terms and the price to sell the freehold to a company owned by the tenants. My solicitors have said that we...
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