BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live Wednesday 25 November at 1502 GMT On BBC Radio 4 and Online
BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live Wednesday 25 November at 1502 GMT On BBC Radio 4 and Online
On Wednesday's Money Box Live Vincent Duggleby and guests will invite your questions on renting and letting.
On Wednesday's Money Box Live Vincent Duggleby and guests will invite your questions on renting and letting.
The latest data from The Council of Mortgage Lenders brings better news for landlords as buy-to-let mortgage lending has grown for the first time in two years.
The latest data from The Council of Mortgage Lenders brings better news for landlords as buy-to-let mortgage lending has grown for the first time in two years.
Gross mortgage lending grew by 10% in the third quarter of 2009, however overall lending volumes remain much lower than their 2007 peak.
Gross mortgage lending grew by 10% in the third quarter of 2009, however overall lending volumes remain much lower than their 2007 peak.
Meanwhile The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) says that more than three times as many ARLA members think that landlords are buying properties than selling.
Meanwhile The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) says that more than three times as many ARLA members think that landlords are buying properties than selling.
The majority of ARLA offices - 93% - also reported an increase in the number of tenants haggling with landlords over rents in the past six months and over 63% have seen more tenants struggling to meet rental payments.
The majority of ARLA offices - 93% - also reported an increase in the number of tenants haggling with landlords over rents in the past six months and over 63% have seen more tenants struggling to meet rental payments.
If you are considering becoming a landlord, or taking up a tenancy, you may have a question about your rights and responsibilities.
If you are considering becoming a landlord, or taking up a tenancy, you may have a question about your rights and responsibilities.
Do you know how you can determine a fair rent?
Do you know how you can determine a fair rent?
Do you understand tenancy agreements and tenancy deposit protection requirements?
Do you understand tenancy agreements and tenancy deposit protection requirements?
Do you know who is responsible for maintenance and what the procedures are if improvements need to be made?
Do you know who is responsible for maintenance and what the procedures are if improvements need to be made?
Are you aware of the Gas Safe Register or the rules about Energy Performance Certificates?
Are you aware of the Gas Safe Register or the rules about Energy Performance Certificates?
Do you have questions about the rules for renting a room or multiple occupancy homes?
Do you have questions about the rules for renting a room or multiple occupancy homes?
And what are the options if a tenant causes damage or falls behind with rent?
And what are the options if a tenant causes damage or falls behind with rent?
Whatever your concern, our panel of experts will be here to give you advice.
Whatever your concern, our panel of experts will be here to give you advice.
Vincent Duggleby will be joined by:
Vincent Duggleby will be joined by:
Simon Gordon, chair, National Landlords Association
John Gallagher, principal solicitor, Shelter
Tracey Bloom, barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and specialist in housing law
Simon Gordon, Head of Communications, NLA
John Gallagher, principal solicitor, Shelter
Tracey Bloom, barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and specialist in housing law
You can call the programme when lines open on Wednesday at 1330 GMT. The number to call is 03700 100 444.
You can call the programme when lines open on Wednesday at 1330 GMT. The number to call is 03700 100 444.
Or you can send an e-mail using the form below:
Or you can send an e-mail using the form below:
Disclaimer: Money Box Live does not promise to use every question but every e-mail is read and considered
Disclaimer: Money Box Live does not promise to use every question but every e-mail is read and considered
Presenter: Vincent Duggleby Producer: Diane Richardson
Presenter: Vincent Duggleby Producer: Diane Richardson
