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Q. I have just heard from my Estate Manager that the flat below me has water pouring through their ceiling and on further investigation it seems the water has come from under my bath, a leak from a pipe. The Estate Manager says it’s my responsibility to make good the damage to the apartment below,…
10 Million People now live in private rented accommodation, double the number in 2000. This week I want to highlight just how important it is for Landlords to reference tenants prior to agreeing to a tenancy. It continues to shock me how many Landlords in the private rental sector are indeed Landlords that are willing…
Q. I have recently noticed that there seems to be a few damp patches in my home. I have no idea what could be causing this, can you advise? A. Damp in the home is a serious matter and treating damp will depend on the type of damp that’s affecting your property. You may also…
Q. I rented my property myself without the use of an Estate Agent and sadly my tenant has stopped paying his rent. I am a complete novice at being a Landlord and not sure what I need to do next. Can you tell me what I need to do to get him out; I am…
First –Time buyers guide So you have decided to stop throwing your money down the drain by renting and buy your first property, so what do you do first? It can seem like a minefield out there but with a few basic tips you will be well on your way to owning your first property!…
Q. I am about to buy a property with my partner and am wondering whether it’s best to buy as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common especially when it comes to things like Inheritance Tax – can you advise? A. If you are buying a property with someone else whether it’s a partner, friend or…
Q. It’s a new year and as such I have finally got myself into gear after watching the property market for the last 12 months I’ve decided it’s time to finally stop throwing my money away renting and buy somewhere. Having had a quick look around at what’s currently available and registered with some agents…
Q. I am a first time buyer hoping to complete on my first purchase in the next couple of weeks, but I am most annoyed that I cannot seem to get the completion date that I desire because of the chain, surely being a first time buyer at the top of the chain I should…
Q. Since the introduction by the government of the Help to Buy Scheme last year is there evidence that the scheme is really working and actually helping buyers that were previously unable to secure a home of their own? I’m considering this as an option but would like some more facts on whether the scheme…
Q. I am a Landlord and unfortunately I have just been notified that the tenant currently renting my apartment has died. Terrible news and a delicate situation but with a mortgage to pay on the property can I assume that ends the tenancy and I can re let the apartment once their personal items have…
