Chris, Author at Property118

Chris

Leaving the UK – Statutory Residence Test?

18th February 2026, 2 months ago

UK property income.is taxed in the UK irrespective of where you reside. As a UK citozen you can still claim the personal allowance I believe

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I took tenants on 4 years ago, and they indicated that they wanted to buy in 5 years. We have offered them the property as we want out. But even though our rent was the highest 4 years ago because...

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So how do self -managing landlords access this database to check their prospective tenants are not on the list? As I assume it now applies to all tenancies regardless of the rent amount

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If the rents are capped then more landlords will sell as costs have increased and rents eill not keep in line with increaesed costs , more tenants without homes.

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Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 27/04/2025 - 20:21The end date of the fixed term is sept 25. After the new bill is expected to be in force, with no section 21 permitted unless for sale so...

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You have missed the point. As it currently stands I could gain possession and advertise to sell and rent at a higher rent, to attract both landlords investors or a private buyer. (The property is in a block currently all...

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I have a property let on a 12 month fixed term due to expire mid Sept The tenants are not taking care of the property, neglecting to heat or ventilate and being well insulated there is condensation build up, which...

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What of those who are mortgage free they would be left of this survey. Also what of the landlords with less than 4 properties again left out of the survey. Those with 4+ properties may choose to keep because a...

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Does this apply of you have income from other Paye sources? Is it just rental income over £20k or combined.

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I am selling up so I can retire from the constant stress and uncertainty that the new legislation will impose. Other than a capital return you can get good incomr returns on financial products without the worry that a rental...

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In relation to providing an annual property condition reports- who would be qualified to complete these at what cost? This will just force rents up for tenants. I already pay for an annual gas service, PAT check, smoke alarm checks....

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Correct me if I'm wrong but a few years back I thought paper records containing personal information was also covered by the requirements of GDPR and ICO registration

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Water Leak 6 months and counting?

18th July 2024, 2 years ago

Call the water board If they are not on a meter, it doesn't bother the home owner, but if they don't fix a leak within a certain time frame they will be switched automatically to a meter and have to...

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I was using the capital gains calculator and it specifically asks if you sold the property for less than market value to help someone out. Be warned if you did you pay capital gains on.the market value not the actual...

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As well as capital gains tax issues , i wonder what level of council tax was paid

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Have you tried contacting the fire service. It may be as simple as recording your tenants disability with them, so that in the event of a fire the fire service will arrange the tenants safe evacuation. In large office blocks...

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I wanted to put the Nuaire heated positive inflow ventilation unit, but being a listed building I wasn't allowed to vent externally and didn't have an attic option. I did have the installer out to assess and they were very...

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Sorry I was just trying to point out that even with double glazing it doesn't stop the condensation, recently put heritage double glazing into replacement wooden frames and we still have condensation. Heating and ventilation is the only solution- when...

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I have UPVC windows and it doesn't stop the moisture forming- we still get condensation.

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67 on a dehumidifier is quite high. But do check that the reading is correct. I had a very damp room with readings with a new dehumidifier if 77(rising damp in walls which were soaking) , it took month to...

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Chris

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Wales based small portfolio landlord