Electric Storage Heaters - Can you get them used... and is it worth it ?
Buying a 2 bed flat with this sort of heating.... well it did have this when it was built in 1976 but now they have all broken so i need to put something in there a little better and more permanant...
View ArticleNew Flat owner.... what safety '' stuff '' do i need to provide ?
Just had my offer accepted on a 2 bed flat..... so now what ! Are there any items like smoke detectors etc i need to provide in the flat... what about fire blankets etc. Ta
View ArticleAdditional licensing
Hi guys, could anyone help with regards to Additional licence: My property is a 3 story house converted in 5 self contained apartments, in Gool each paying own council tax. 5th apartment is not still...
View ArticleImportant warning to Landlords about deposits
As most Landlords know, tenants' deposits must be held in one of the three government approved schemes. I had hitherto assumed that this legislation was good and protected all concerned. However, the...
View ArticleFinders Fee (No contract)
Hi All, I'm currently renting out a property to a great tenant, we get along well and payments are always on time, my contract with that tenant expires in 3 months time, and that contract was signed...
View ArticleRetrospective claim for overcharged insurance
Hi all, I have a slightly tricky situation, so hope someone can advise. One of my flats is in a block which was managed by a terrible Managing Agent (MA). I am a director of the Residents' Association....
View ArticleTenant Moved Out - Boyfriend Remains
Hi everyone. New here - apologies for my first post asking for help! Rented my cottage out on a 6 month AST. Served a Section 21 notice in October requiring possession at the end of this month. Tenant...
View ArticleUnfurnished Flat - Just what needs to be in it ?
I understand that i need to provide a working oven and hob alongg with either a fridge or fridge/freezer.... but what about a washing machine or a washer dryer.... One estate agent said to be '' well...
View ArticleDo I need a Section 21 between contracts?
Hi I let a property to a couple that was originally agent managed. I have a dispute with the agent that will go to court over trailing agent management fees when they no longer manage the property. The...
View ArticleTenant fixed shed without my permission and produced a £3000 invoice.
Hi There I rented my property out with a shed that needed to be fixed. I promised the tenant that I will get that fixed at some time in the future but I went abroad for 3 months during that period we...
View ArticleCold house
Hi everybody ! Apologize in advance for my bad english but I'm french ans speaking about heating issues is quite complicated when it's not your language. We moved in a new house in december and...
View ArticleTenant left the property without served a notice.
Hi there, I rented out my property for 1 year with 6 months break Clause. I have just returned to the country and found out that I have not received rent for the past 7 months in my account. I also...
View ArticleViolation of contract, letting agent wants to charge rent until new tenant...
Hi all, First post here, so hi! My partner and I are having a bit of an issue with our current letting agent. We have an assured shorthold tenancy, valid for another 6 months (12 months total) which we...
View ArticleHMO = Income from Property or self employment
I am looking for some feedback on a response I have had from HMRC. A friend has a large house and they have 3 lodgers, which makes them a HMO. They need and want to declare the income to HMRC and I...
View ArticleSlippery Stainless Steel Banister
A personal one. An elderly friend has just moved into a nice modern house, which unfortunately has a slippery satin finish stainless steel banister, which makes it difficult for him to support himself...
View ArticleTenant has disappeared!
Hi all, please help! My tenant gave notice in August last year, but I allowed her to stay on with a rolling tenancy as I was selling the house I was living in and hoped to move back soon. I went back...
View Articleurgent insurance req'd
Hi Just in the late stages of purchasing a property. Solicitor is completing in the next few days but has asked for proof of buildings insurance, but also my lender has insisted that their interest is...
View ArticleCredit Expert Report
I pay a monthly subscription to credit expert to monitor my credit so I can obtain a mortgage when ready. Is this a allowable expense as it is for business ? Thanks
View ArticleProtecting the deposit before it's actually received
I have a new tenant who is moving in on Saturday. Initially the plan was to meet up before the move in date to sign the AST and tenant was going to do bank transfer then move in few days later once...
View ArticleNot really sure how to describe this situation..
5 years ago I rented a house on a 6 month AST. At the end of the 6 months we booted the management company and LL and I agreed to make it a monthly rolling thing, my deposit was used as rent for a...
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