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Oct
31

Deposit scheme late from Singapore?

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I’m asking this question for a friend of mine who is now having problems with tenants who have now left the property. My friend had work in Singapore for 6 months so rented out his flat. Everything was fine and he had a really good relationship with the tenants. What he failed to do was… Read more

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Oct
31

Launch of Safety and Energy Quarterly Survey

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As part of our strategy to make renting better, we are conducting extensive longitudinal research into the issues affecting the private rented sector. Over the past 12 months there have been considerable energy and safety changes to the sector that will affect tenants and landlords, and there are future changes planned. Following the success of […]

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Oct
31

Enforce a possession order how to evict?

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If a tenant has been served a 14 day possession order to leave but you know they will not vacate can you escalate this to either the high court or directly to the bailiffs or do you have to wait for the 14 day period? If I used the escalated possession procedure section 21 notice… Read more

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Oct
31

New Minister tackles overcrowding

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The new Housing and Planning Minister, Gavin Barwell MP at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) says minimum room sizes are to apply to shared homes, improving housing for thousands in the rented housing sector. The government’s aim appears to be part of a drive – along with a bundle of other measures […]

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Oct
29

BICT Q&A

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There has been a lot of uniformed commentary, both on forums and in the National media, with regards to incorporation of property rental businesses and Beneficial Interest Company Trusts. This is inevitable given that landlords are so concerned with tax changes to mortgage interest relief and the popularity of tax planning solutions being promoted here… Read more

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Oct
28

Call of the week – Haunted House

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With Halloween approaching we thought we would bring you a particularly spooky themed call of the week. Question: My tenants are hearing strange noises in the night and they’ve said their house is haunted. I’m not aware of any paranormal activity in the house myself but I’m finding it difficult to reassure them. They want […]

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Oct
28

Where do I go from here – It was going so well

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I was going to build my portfolio and make it a full time job being a landlord, at least that was goal. Now I don’t know and need your advice. Then the budget stopped me in my tracks. I’d love to expand my portfolio, but I’m now unsure if it will be worth the effort…. Read more

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Oct
28

House abandoned no phone and locks changed

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After 2 problem free years, my tenant has stopped paying the rent. I phoned, only to find the phone had been cut off. I emailed without reply. I went down there and it looks like the tenant has gone. The house seems empty although I am not 100% sure. I tried my key only to… Read more

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Oct
28

Being a landlord doesn’t have to be frightening

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Managing properties and keeping up to date with the rapidly changing legislation can be scary but landlords don’t need to do it alone. Join the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) and you’ll be supported by a team of experts, kept up to date and given access to the tools you need to be successful. RLA membership includes: […]

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Oct
28

Backing out of new agents fees?

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I have a property in Kent and have been having issues with my letting agent so I decided to change agent. The new letting agent doesn’t seem better. It took them a month to send me their Terms of Business and has started to charge their fees before I could see their terms. There are… Read more

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