Useful Links: Sign up voluntarily for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sign-up-your-business-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax Penalties for Income Tax Self Assessment volunteers https://www.gov.uk/guidance/penalties-for-income-tax-self-assessment-volunteers Find software that works with MTD for Income Tax https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax Find out if and when you need to use...
Reply to the comment left by Sue P at 10/03/2026 - 09:51Free versions - see link https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/find-making-tax-digital-income-tax-software/software-results
Reply to the comment left by Sue P at 10/03/2026 - 09:51My understanding Sue is 1. to determine if you need to submit quarterly reports of income & expenses from 01.04.26, HMRC will be using your 2024/25 self assessment to...
As advised in most of the comments from others, to protect your interests while respecting your tenant's request for sole responsibility, you can classify the girlfriend as a Permitted Occupier. This status allows her to reside at the property without...
Having checked this out, my full understanding is under the Renters' Rights Act, a clause requiring first month's rent and deposit payment "after" signing but before tenancy start (keys handover) is generally permissible, as the Act bans taking rent "before"...
A debt may not have existed by June 2021 but when the managing agent finalised the Actual accounts in Sept21 there was a £400 shortfall vs Budget for 2020/21. If there had been a credit i.e. actual was £400 less...
Existing EPC for one of our commercial properties last carried out in 2018 was rated C67. Since 2018 a number of improvements have been carried out that should hopefully bring it up to a B rating under existing metrics. Question:...
Reply to the comment left by Robert Locke at 26/11/2024 - 14:24Can installing a PIV in a post-war property cause the same problems as pre-war properties? I ask as over the years I've installed loft or wall Heater whole house...
The following link is extremely good advice on what IP rating each light fitting should be https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-zones-in-the-uk-and-ip-rating-explained.html
When a solicitor firm closes down, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) arranges for all documents to be held safely by another firm called an Intervention Agent. See link: - https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/claim-papers/ You need to complete the downloadable Intervention Archive Document Request...
In the first instance, speak with your mortgage lender and try to come to an agreement that you may live in the property. The lender’s decision will be based on whether your income is sufficient to meet their lending criteria,...
Reply to the comment left by Khagendra Limbu at 30/01/2024 - 23:04I have a business act with Starling and there's no monthly charge nor fees for transfers, payments, credits.
I totally agree with John Socha re using Envirovent. I used to have problem properties & one was so bad the walls & ceiling turned to black mould as the tenant was running a laundry business at home. Over the...
14th March 2026, 4 weeks ago
Useful Links: Sign up voluntarily for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sign-up-your-business-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax Penalties for Income Tax Self Assessment volunteers https://www.gov.uk/guidance/penalties-for-income-tax-self-assessment-volunteers Find software that works with MTD for Income Tax https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax Find out if and when you need to use...
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Bridging software - see link https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/find-making-tax-digital-income-tax-software/software-results
Read More →Reply to comment left by Sue Parkinson at 10/03/2026 - 09:51
Reply to the comment left by Sue P at 10/03/2026 - 09:51Free versions - see link https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/find-making-tax-digital-income-tax-software/software-results
Read More →Reply to comment left by Sue Parkinson at 10/03/2026 - 09:51
Reply to the comment left by Sue P at 10/03/2026 - 09:51My understanding Sue is 1. to determine if you need to submit quarterly reports of income & expenses from 01.04.26, HMRC will be using your 2024/25 self assessment to...
Read More →10th January 2026, 3 months ago
As advised in most of the comments from others, to protect your interests while respecting your tenant's request for sole responsibility, you can classify the girlfriend as a Permitted Occupier. This status allows her to reside at the property without...
Read More →3rd January 2026, 3 months ago
Having checked this out, my full understanding is under the Renters' Rights Act, a clause requiring first month's rent and deposit payment "after" signing but before tenancy start (keys handover) is generally permissible, as the Act bans taking rent "before"...
Read More →11th October 2025, 6 months ago
A debt may not have existed by June 2021 but when the managing agent finalised the Actual accounts in Sept21 there was a £400 shortfall vs Budget for 2020/21. If there had been a credit i.e. actual was £400 less...
Read More →13th April 2025, 12 months ago
Existing EPC for one of our commercial properties last carried out in 2018 was rated C67. Since 2018 a number of improvements have been carried out that should hopefully bring it up to a B rating under existing metrics. Question:...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Darren Bell at 01/12/2024 - 20:19
Reply to the comment left by Darren Bell at 01/12/2024 - 20:19Thanks Darren - I rest easier
Read More →Reply to comment left by Robert Locke at 26/11/2024 - 14:24
Reply to the comment left by Robert Locke at 26/11/2024 - 14:24Can installing a PIV in a post-war property cause the same problems as pre-war properties? I ask as over the years I've installed loft or wall Heater whole house...
Read More →2nd July 2024, 2 years ago
ABSOLUTELY SUPERB. If it weren't so true it would be hysterical & make a great sitcom!
Read More →11th May 2024, 2 years ago
The following link is extremely good advice on what IP rating each light fitting should be https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-zones-in-the-uk-and-ip-rating-explained.html
Read More →4th May 2024, 2 years ago
When a solicitor firm closes down, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) arranges for all documents to be held safely by another firm called an Intervention Agent. See link: - https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/claim-papers/ You need to complete the downloadable Intervention Archive Document Request...
Read More →3rd February 2024, 2 years ago
In the first instance, speak with your mortgage lender and try to come to an agreement that you may live in the property. The lender’s decision will be based on whether your income is sufficient to meet their lending criteria,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by KHAGENDRA LIMBU at 30/01/2024 - 23:04
Reply to the comment left by Khagendra Limbu at 30/01/2024 - 23:04I have a business act with Starling and there's no monthly charge nor fees for transfers, payments, credits.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 29/01/2024 - 09:54
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 29/01/2024 - 09:54Apologies for my typo (too trigger happy) as it should read pa not pm
Read More →27th January 2024, 2 years ago
Switch insurers to an insurer who specialises in Landlord insurance eg Total Landlord Insurance owned by Hamilton Fraser recommended by NRLA.
Read More →27th January 2024, 2 years ago
Alan Boswell have standalone Pet Damage Insurance for £25pm https://www.alanboswell.com/landlord-insurance/landlord-pet-damage-insurance/
Read More →27th January 2024, 2 years ago
I totally agree with John Socha re using Envirovent. I used to have problem properties & one was so bad the walls & ceiling turned to black mould as the tenant was running a laundry business at home. Over the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 11/11/2023 - 10:31
Rubenstein by no stretch of the imagination sounds Palestinian !
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