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DWP – overpayment of a deduction?

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12th August 2021, 5 years ago | 21

Despite letting UC know (though the official form) that the tenant has now paid back in full her rent arrears,...

Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) payable on multiple purchases under £40k?

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12th August 2021, 5 years ago | 4

I am in the process of purchasing 2 flats for £39k each in Scotland from the same seller. Additional dwelling...

Stamp Duty – First Time Buyer – Company Buy to Let?

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12th August 2021, 5 years ago | 5

Hi everyone, I have a question and would appreciate some help on this. I have never owned a property before,...

Too soon for a paint request?

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11th August 2021, 5 years ago | 17

A tenant moved in during June after the whole flat was fully and professionally redecorated (white) and re-carpeted (light grey)....

Building Regs Acoustic compliance help please?

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11th August 2021, 5 years ago | 8

I own a mixed residential shop with 8 studios above. Old Edwardian high street building Historically the correct building regulations...

Grade 2 listed – EPC new rating exempt?

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10th August 2021, 5 years ago | 10

There is still no clarity from the government about the proposed ‘upgrade’ to C rating for all PRS lets as...

Going down the Drain?

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10th August 2021, 5 years ago | 11

When carrying out the end of tenancy inspection on a student let, I encountered a completely blocked drain outlet from...

Capital gains tax on gifted equity?

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10th August 2021, 5 years ago | 8

I have sold a buy to let property and are now looking at filing my CGT return within the 30...

Council Enforcement – YELLING WHAT AN EARTH I WAS PLAYING AT?

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9th August 2021, 5 years ago | 17

We purchased a fully licensed HMO a couple of years ago and soon after purchasing we obtained our own HMO...

Buyers lender demanding I instruct a solicitor?

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6th August 2021, 5 years ago | 16

I am selling a leasehold flat and 50% share of the freehold. I have a buyer, they have received a...

Should I sell at 75 and if so how should I go about it?

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3rd August 2021, 5 years ago | 48

I always said I’d sell my small portfolio of 4 terraced houses, situated in a Northwest town when I reach...

Delivering 300,000 new homes every year is a monumental task

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3rd August 2021, 5 years ago | 3

The government will not achieve its pledge of delivering 300,000 new homes a year until 2028 at the current rate...

Management Company – where are the leaseholders’ funds?

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2nd August 2021, 5 years ago | 7

The block of apartments where I have a flat is managed by a ‘right to manage’ (RTM) company. This company...

One or two estate agents?

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2nd August 2021, 5 years ago | 7

I am looking to sell my Buy to Let property when I have vacant possession shortly. I would very much...

Client Money Protection (Declined) as a letting agent – help?

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2nd August 2021, 5 years ago | 9

Hi all, I recently started a letting agency. I registered my company in 2018, but didn’t really do anything until...

Utilities Nightmare taking my time?

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2nd August 2021, 5 years ago | 10

Does anyone have any words of wisdom on reducing the pain around dealing with utility companies? I have a small...

Figure plucked out of thin air?

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30th July 2021, 5 years ago | 4

The dubious managing agents for the freeholder have issued a ‘Notice for Works.’ They are extensive, requiring scaffolding and remedial...

Rent shortfall – I am prepared to work with him in an amicable way?

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29th July 2021, 5 years ago | 6

Hi, I have a tenant who for some months now has been underpaying the rent since he had a work...

Buying a house with an unapproved loft conversion?

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29th July 2021, 5 years ago | 19

I have reached sale agreed for a semi-detached house and am in the mortgage application phase of the purchase. The...

Section 20 notice required even if we have the money?

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29th July 2021, 5 years ago | 3

Hello, I help run a block of 18 flats, the Residents Association was set up when the flats were built...

Tenant declining access for surveyor until post eviction?

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28th July 2021, 5 years ago | 26

My tenant has refused entry for the surveyor. I am looking to commence an eviction in November 2021 and now...