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Received Section 21/6A Notice
Hi all. Had our two month notice served a couple weeks back with a date to vacate of 6th May. I spoke to the estate agents who manage it for the landlord that we were looking to buy now and can we maybe get an extension, they came bac to say it is possible but would need to see proof etc. We had an offer accepted on a…
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Buy a refurb/flip property privately or through Ltd company?
Hi there, Hopefully someone can help with a few pointers regarding our potential house purchase situation. We currently live in rented accommodation, but also own a house that we've rented out on a BTL for around 20 years. My wife bought the house on her own before we met but once we got together I moved in and we lived…
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CGT , trouble logging in online
Some of you have kindly helped me on my other CGT thread. Now I have a new problem. Although within a gnat‘s whisker of completing my CGT return online today, I wasn’t able to upload the proofs/calculations because the system didn’t like something about my attempted uploads… they were screenshots from my phone of a couple…
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False Statement on Home Report
Hello there. Someone I know has recently purchased a house and the home report said the foundation was concrete. However they lifted the floor and discovered it was just soil and that the joists had all rotted and as a result they've had to completely gut the downstairs out and start digging out tons of soil in order to…
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How do I challenge a housing association rent increase?
Hi all, I have just moved into an "affordable rent" home, and after a month (in April), the respective housing association will put the rent up by 6%, which seems twice as much as consumer price inflation (CPI), which eased to 3.0% in January 2026 I believe, so that is concerning. According to my tenancy agreement, my rent…
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Level 2 HomeBuyers report - why did I bother?
Is it me or do these reports basically constitute a load of pre-prepared drivel about how they basically had a look at the property and couldn't really check anything important, and you should get every tradesman under the sun in to check the property before purchase? I just got one done and it recommends no less than an…
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Spare room vs Airbnb
A few years ago I rented out my spare bedroom for £300 per month, which was at the bottom end of the price range recommended. I had 2 different lodgers and I was reasonably pleased with both of them; one was from India and the other from Colombia. I don't live in a city or near a university. If I do it again later…
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Rent increase was served late
Hello, my landlord (HA) increases my rent every year without fail. Usually get the notice mid February for an increase starting 1 April. However this year they've sent it late. The letter is dated 2 March for an increase starting 1 April. So one day late I did discuss it briefly with a member of staff, who stated awww it…
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I am the agent.com
Thinking about putting our house on the market; we work we from home and are happy to do viewings, and didn't have a great experience with the local EA that sold us the house, so we are looking at alternatives. Has anyone heard of iamtheagent.com? I'd be interested in any experiences please.
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Renewal tenancy and Renters Rights Act
Hello I normally offer my existing tenants a fixed term 12 month renewal AST if they decide to stay. My current tenants are on a fixed term renewal AST of 12 months which is due to end on 10th May 2026. I understand on 1st May 2026 the Renters Right Act comes into effect which means the tenancy will automatically become…
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Need help! Management company charging admin charges on my service charges
Hi all, I need help/advice on what to do concerning the management company (MC) of my flat charging admin charges on my service charges. As soon as I questioned one of the instances of the admin charge, they've all of a sudden started bombarding me with letters demanding payment within 7 days or face legal action. I…
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Solicitor inappropriate questions?
My daughter in law (E) is buying her first house. I myself have moved many times, and worked as an estate agent back in the 90s, and am puzzled by things that are happening to her, causing her some distress. 1. The solicitor has asked for access (via the banking app) to her and her husband’s bank accounts. In the first…
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Sellers solicitor holding things up
My son is buying his first home, a flat in Birmingham. The process began end of October but is still being held up by the sellers solicitor. He accepts that the extra searches re leases, cladding safety etc for flats takes a bit longer but we feel this is getting ridiculous. The latest feedback from his solicitor is that…
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Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
My FIL is buying a one bed flat in Surrey that is a converted semi detached house with two flats. His one is the bottom flat. It is a leasehold property but the freeholder, a company, doesn't seem to get involved and the two neighbours sort their own repairs and maintenance out. There is no service charge. The property is…
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Conveyancing quote
For my leasehold house will a conveyancor be suitable for the job? (The buyer does not require a lease extension) The quotes provided include the following item and I am wondering whether there are any item missing? eg management company pack Sale Legal Fees Legal Fees VAT at 20% Supplements Leasehold Fee TT Fee VAT at 20%…
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Stamp Duty Question
Hi, I have a question regarding stamp Duty. I currently have a buy to let on personal names (myself and wife) We currently live with parents We are purchasing a new property for £450,000 The plan is to sell the buy to let and only own the new property. In the current situation Do i need to pay the additional stamp duty or…
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SDLT Query on sale and purchase
Hi all, I'm after some advice please as ive just received an email from my conveyancer that has well and truly stumped me and I'm struggling to find a straight answer anywhere! My partner and I brought out home 7 years ago - due to health issues (Partner now retired on ill health grounds)and an age gap in our relationship…
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Council Tax - What if my partner moves into the annexe?
In short, our house has a furnished annexe, with a separate kitchen and bathroom and (which may be important) a separate entrance door but which is only one step away from our main door. Both me and my husband are registered as owners of the house and the annexe. We have always received two council tax bills, for each part…
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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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Quick home insurance question...
I'm renewing my home insurance, I told the insurer in the online chat that there had been signs of cracking in the walls since the last renewal. They refused to renew. I'm now looking elsewhere and am a little confused about the terminology. Should I answer yes to this question? Has an insurer ever declined, cancelled,…
