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Do police lack knowledge when it comes to illegal eviction?

This Property118 investigation highlights how anti-social behaviour has caused problems for both tenants and landlords.
On the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, housing campaigners voiced their concerns that the police don’t understand the law protect…

Property Investors Awards HMO Property Deal of the Year

In 2010, Manni Chopra took a sabbatical to pursue a career in property. She set up her own business, Chopra Property Group, which has now acquired property worth more than £5 million in London and the South East.
Manni has now won the HMO Property Deal…

Leaseholder protection deed – can a new buyer have it?

Hello, My daughter’s flat is blighted by the fire safety issues arising from the Grenfell tragedy, hence she wants to get a “Leaseholder protection deed of Certificate”, which provides capped protection from payment of remediation cos…

EPC proposed upgrades cost limit?

Hello, If the new £10,000 limit proposed upgrade to a band C before the deadline goes ahead, I was wondering whether this cost limit would be allowed to be spread over a couple of years rather than all in one go at £10,000.

Damp and mould – why blame landlords?

Hi all, Is it only me getting a bit sick of getting the blame for damp and mould in Victorian terraced properties, especially the solid stone walled type? Cold walls = condensation = eventually mould.
When I inspect adjacent windows

House prices fall at their fastest rate in 14 years

House prices in the UK have fallen at their fastest rate since July 2009, a major house price index reveals.
The data from Nationwide shows that prices are down 3.1% compared with March last year –

Landlord Sales Agency pays to refurb properties for Landlord so she gets extra £200K selling portfolio

It’s a tough time for landlords with interest rates rising by a further 0.25% to a post credit crisis high of 4.25%. For many of us, we’ve held out as long as we can, but a large percentage of us have decided that selling up might be the best solution….

Life insurance, what types are they and what do they do?

You may be surprised to know that life insurance isn’t always about death. There are several different types of insurance, they all do different things and are made to cover certain aspects of finance.
If it’s not for leaving millions of pounds behind

The UK’s best and worst rental yield spots revealed

Research that could help landlords and potential property investors alike has been published that highlights the best and worst rental yield spots in the UK.
According to Track Capital it has never been more important for investors to weigh up the fact…

Do I need a bathroom extractor?

Hello, I have a flat in a listed building with an existing window in the bathroom which is suitably sized. IF it is opened as needed there would be no need for an extractor.
Two previous tenants lived here

Complaining tenants are ‘twice as likely’ to be evicted – Shelter claims

A private tenant who complains to their landlord about the state of their property is more than twice as likely to be evicted than a tenant who does not complain, the homeless charity Shelter says.
The organisation has carried out research and found th…

HMO dilemma?

Hello all, We have a 7 bed flat which will eventually be split in 2 small units. However, we have been approached by an individual who is keen to take the property on as an HMO.
They have a few currently and will become the licence holder.

Property sales ‘plummet’ after interest rate rises

Property sales have plummeted by up to 40% in some areas of the UK, according to new research.
The findings from Moverly reveal the average number of monthly transactions have dipped by 25% since interest rates first started to climb in December 2021.

Ever seen a McDonald’s employment contract like this?

Hi all, Has anyone ever come across a McDonald’s work contract in the course of tenant referencing?
This is the one that was sent to me earlier this week:
Dear N
Employment details
We’re delighted to confirm your appointment as Crew Member …

England’s hottest rental market is…

Landlords with properties to rent in Cornwall currently have the nation’s hottest rental market, a rental demand index reveals.
The findings from estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester, show tenant demand is not the highest there –

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