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Shared Drive White Line
Hi, we currently own a property at the end of a shared driveway, can anyone tell me if these white lines leading up to our neighbours gate (part on shared driveway and part on their property) have any significance to the shared driveway convenance? And is the area within protected?
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Dampness readings in property
We are in the process of buying a property and the survey has returned some dampness readings as high as 38% in a couple areas! They have mentioned there is no visual signs of dampness so they recommend monitoring the situation only. The rest of the survey was very positive with only minor work required, which we wouldn't…
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Eviction problems with form N5B
Brief version, I became an involuntary landlord after the original landlord died and named me as executor of the will. I have served a section 21 on the tennents, that notice period has passed and they are still refusing to leave. I am now applying for an accelerated possession order using form N5B and having the following…
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Shared Ownership Staircasing to 100% - SDLT due?
Hoping someone like @SDLT_Geek will be able to help here - have read great advice to others. As a first time buyer, I purchased 50% of a brand new shared ownership leasehold flat in June 2019 based on a value of £420000, paying £210000 for the 50%. I did not opt to pay SDLT based on the full value, as even though it would…
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Can my student daughter now give 2 months notice and end her tenancy?
Looking at the new rules it looks like from May 1st she may be allowed to give notice and end her tenancy early. There are 6 in the house and they all finish uni by 1st July but their contract makes them pay until 31st August. I appreciate that it means the landlord wouldn’t have the income for 2 months but they each pay…
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Negligent surveyor
I'd love to hear from anyone that has had success in suing a surveyor for damages. How long was the process, what were your costs and what was the outcome? Following a pre aquisition survey, I bought a property last February. On the day of completion, I noticed two issues which the surveyor had overlooked. Unfortunately, 4…
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Inspection certificates
I’m currently selling my flat to first-time buyers. It’s a two-bedroom Edwardian maisonette with a share of freehold. We’re mid-transaction (survey completed), and the buyers’ solicitors have raised a couple of additional requests: EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) I understand this isn’t a legal requirement…
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Whose responsibility is to find a replacement tenant and do viewings on a joint contract?
Hi, I am a student with 2 other tenants on a joint contract, One tenant moved their stuff to a another house in the town (for reasons unknown, we have assumed it is to move in with her partner who apparently lives a walking distance away from us) in March and has since then stopped paying her contribution to fixed utility…
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Communal problem -v- access
I know the devil is in the detail therefore I should read my lease but in general is there any overarching principles or general ways things work where there is a problem with a communal part of the freehold building but access to fix and repair it can only be done via one flat? Have a leak, may be communal soil pipe,…
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EPC misrepresented as A, actually a B
We are in the process of purchasing a new build which was advertised and represented to us during viewings as being A rated. We agreed a purchase price, which was partly driven by this rating. During the conveyancing process, we saw the EPC actually certifies the property as a B, albeit a high B. We gave the developer the…
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Stamp duty on 2nd property, or is it?
I sold a house last year and I’m currently renting. Other half (not married) has a flat with a mortgage that he wants to rent out. Value c£100k He’s unofficially living with me on a trial basis but hasn’t changed his address etc, although he will soon. We are looking to buy a house together. Value £350k We are both putting…
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unreasonable landlord
my daughter and her partner rent and their landlord has sent a letter setting out what I think are unreasonable demands, they are scared to say anything as think he may chuck them out if they do so am asking for thoughts on following he says garage is only for car and not to keep gardening tools or lawnmower in, he says…
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Solicitor Fees - Please help. I am a tenant that voluntarily left after section LBA & Section 21
Hi all, I’m trying to get some guidance on a tenancy/legal cost dispute with a letting agent’s solicitors and would really appreciate any advice. Background: I rented a property for around 3 years and had no major issues during the tenancy. In 2025 I began experiencing financial difficulties and was in contact with the…
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S21/ Govt deposit scheme
Hi, Son wants to sell his rental/BTL property NOW (many reasons). Tenants have been in since 2019. Have tenancy agreement. He tooka months deposit but never registered it. with Govt deposit scheme (twit - why not). He understands that as he didn't register having received the deposit within 14 days of tenancy commencement…
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CGT - property
Hi all, I’m looking for some advice on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) as I’m getting conflicting information online and want to make sure I get this right. I bought my house in 2019 for £84,000 on a shared ownership (50/50) basis and sold it in 2024 for £145,000. During ownership I spent around £18,000 on improvements: new…
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Inheriting right to buy property brought last year
My dad died recently and we are waiting for probate. I have 2 siblings who each rent property from the council one works the other on benefits. I own my house and work. Theres no will so we will inherit the estate a third each. The entire state is worth under 325k. Theres about 50k cash and a house worth 160k. However dad…
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Taking the co-tenant to small claims court for rent arrears.
Hi all, I need some advice regarding unpaid rent by a co-tenant. A while ago, I rented a flat with a friend. Both our names were on the letting agreement, and my name was on all the bills. We have decided to split the rent and all the bills 50/50. My friend paid rent to my account with reference “Rent [month]”. After a…
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Covenants
There was a news item on radio four today, about 'Asset Invest' buying up old covenants and changing house owners thousands to have the covenants dismissed. More than a dozen homeowners received letters in August telling them they needed retrospective permission for alterations under the terms of restrictive covenants on…
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Run away? Victorian terrace survey help
Hello friendly folks! Clueless FTB here, so thanks in advance for your patience and insight. Any thoughts are very welcome and so appreciated. In the process of purchasing a late Victorian end terrace in the North of England. Trying to be very sensible about survey, but it's so tricky when you don't have any context or…
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Anchor Housing failures
I’ve been an Anchor Housing tenant since 2007, and for the past six years, I’ve lived in dangerously cold conditions. My kitchen and bathroom drop to 10–12°C in winter, despite repeated complaints. I also suffered from high electricity bills for years, only for them to drop by a third after a smart meter was…
