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Dec
20

Do New Scottish Tenancies Threaten Landlords & Tenants?

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The new private residential tenancy (PRT) in Scotland under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 will replace the existing private tenancy which was based on the English model of the assured and short assured tenancy, in place since 1988. Once the new legislation comes into force landlords, agents and tenants will be governed by […]

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Dec
19

Ongoing new build flat window leak saga?

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I have a 5th floor flat which for a number of years has had a leak, the leak only happens when the wind is in a certain direction and the rain I a certain size, and even then will sometimes leak like a tap and other times a drip. When I originally noticed the problem… Read more

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Dec
19

Ending a tenancy and sorting out a subletting mess?

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I have a property which I have had tenants in for 9 years. The rent is now well below market rent and I wish to bring the tenancy to an end, tidy the place up (if it needs it – the tenants look after it very well) and re-let. They have always paid the rent… Read more

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Dec
19

How do you stack up with other landlords?

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We are always here working to help you in your landlord business. Our Landlord Advice Team provide advice and support when you have problems or questions. We support you with our documents, guides and training to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments and legislation. We also offer discounts on services that every landlord needs to […]

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Dec
19

80% of ARLA agents predict rent rises next year

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In the first report from ARLA since the announcement of a ban on letting agent fees, 80 per cent of agents expect rent prices to increase next year. Following the Chancellor’s announcement to ban letting agent fees for tenants during his Autumn Statement, 80% of agents expect to see rent hikes in 2017. Demand for… Read more

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Dec
19

Negative equity and end of mortgage term?

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I have 2 properties both in negative equity to the tune of about £30K each on interest only mortgages. They are tenanted and mortgage payments have always been paid. The mortgage term ends this summer and cannot be extended. I have no assets at all having lost everything in the credit crunch and cannot see… Read more

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Dec
19

Insurer warns Landlords about “holiday-sublets”

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Total Landlord Insurance is warning landlords to look out for tenants who go away over the Christmas period and sublet their rental properties without the landlord’s consent. Most assured shorthold tenancy (AST) agreements exclude sub-letting, without the landlord’s written consent. The landlord insurer has reported a 14% increase in the number of malicious and accidental […]

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Dec
18

RPI: Tenants trashed my property

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When you start out as a landlord aged 22 you learn a thing or two about managing property. Here, James Davis offers a helping hand for landlords facing deposit disputes When tenants hand in their notice, less interested landlords strap themselves in for the inescapable deposit dispute. Proactive landlords will be comfortable, knowing how to […]

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Dec
16

How to Prepare a Rental Property for Winter

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The winter months are usually cold, wet, and miserable, with the odd fine, bright day thrown in to ensure we don’t lose the will to live. For landlords, winter is a time of boiler breakdowns, leaking gutters, burst pipes, and all manner of vexing problems. Luckily, with a bit of routine maintenance, you can avoid […]

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Dec
16

Problem with drunk and threatening tenant

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We have a problem with a new tenant in an HMO house who has come in drunk and used threatening behaviour and verbal abuse against a couple also living in the house. Does anyone have any suggestions on our best course of action as I understand that if he refuses to go we will have… Read more

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