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Is it worth it after CGT?
It would seem many landlords are selling up, ‘but’ is this where capital gains tax comes in?
As an example:- I have read if a property rises in value to leave £300,000 after taking away...
Rent increase hostage to windows?
Hi, My tenants have not had a rent increase for the last 3 years and I need to do this now. Unfortunately, they are refusing the rent increase and tenancy renewal unless I fix the windows.
The windows...
Specific HMRC form for – Rent a room Method B?
My daughter bought a house which she shares with two friends as her tenants. They pay below market value rents for the area, but this year the rental income will be above the £7,500 annual rent a...
I maintain it’s not an HMO?
All the other joint tenants in my property have given notice to leave, thus that means the same for all.
However, one occupant won’t tell me what she intends to do and won’t speak to...
Tenant refusing to leave and give electrician access?
A difficult family is refusing to leave after a S21 and issued court proceedings and waiting for their response to see if they file a defence.
I need the EICR certificate, and they won’t let the...
BRRR – Buy, Refurbish, Refinance, Rent problem?
BRRR misery – Hi all, I need some help in solving a current situation concerning BRRR.
I recently purchased 2 terraced houses next to each other to turn into 7 ensuite rooms and 2 x 1-bed...
NHR in Portugal and UK Properties portfolio?
I am paying tax in Portugal and have become a Portuguese resident and taken up non-habitual residency.
I have a small buy to let rental property portfolio in the UK and want to sell up the properties...
Tenant wants to wrestle control?
My tenant has been renting from me now for 4 years, and he still doesn’t have an understanding of what are realistic expectations as a tenant.
He wants to tell me what to do by pointing out my...
Gobbledegook?
Does anybody know the latest eviction notice periods and when minimum EPC: C comes in to force?
I’ve been on government sites that seem to be all over the place with the new EPC reg’s...
Oven Saga?
The existing oven in a rental property in Norwich had to be replaced. Got the measurements from the tenants and ordered a new one, paid for the existing one to be disposed of and paid for the new one...