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Statutory v Contractual Periodic Tenancy: what to issue?

16th December 2020, 5 years ago | 44

Despite having been a landlord for over 20 years, I only became aware yesterday of the existence of contractual periodic...

Northern Irish students – advice needed please?

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16th December 2020, 5 years ago | 1

When foreign students rent an HMO, the landlord would normally require a UK guarantor or substantial rent up-front, since the...

30-day CGT rule on property and non-property disposals?

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14th December 2020, 5 years ago | 6

I understand that disposal of a rental property must be reported and CGT paid within 30 days of the sale,...

Government respond to “Allow Landlords to evict tenants where there are 14 days rent arrears”

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14th December 2020, 5 years ago | 4

Dear Denise, The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “Allow Landlords to evict tenants where there are...

Residential tenancy taken out by my company director who has left?

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10th December 2020, 5 years ago | 3

Hi there, I have a question regarding a rental lease taken out by my company naming me as the tenant....

Landlord out of pocket costs due to early termination?

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10th December 2020, 5 years ago | 11

Who is liable for additional out-of-pocket costs due to early termination of a lease by the tenant? An AST Lease...

How long do I need to live in the property to avoid CGT?

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9th December 2020, 5 years ago | 11

I wanted to ask if I sell my main residence and move into my only buy-to-let property thus making it...

Who regulates charity housing?

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9th December 2020, 5 years ago | 1

Hi, I am trying to find out who regulates housing by a charity in an HMO classed as supported living....

Tenants liable to pay Stamp Duty?

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8th December 2020, 5 years ago | 12

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is normally directly associated with purchasing a property or land rather than with our renting...

Tracking an Errant owner/Landlord?

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8th December 2020, 5 years ago | 13

The tenant has complained of mice in the property – and she knows for sure they are coming from the...

Power of attorney query for bother in Australia?

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8th December 2020, 5 years ago | 21

I jointly own a commercial property with my brother and sister. My brother lives in Australia. I would like to...

BTL Personal vs Ltd Company – Which way to jump?

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7th December 2020, 5 years ago | 20

Hello, I have a question re Section 24 BTL on personal vs Ltd Co. Having been a landlord for nearly...

All was going smoothly until stepmother became a tax payer in France?

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7th December 2020, 5 years ago | 4

Hi, I have a flat that I live in with my young daughter. I originally bought it with a partner...

Stamp duty – I do object paying tax that I am not obliged to?

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7th December 2020, 5 years ago | 11

Can anyone help me out with a Stamp Duty question? I have spoken to mortgage advisors, solicitors and the HMRC...

Is the court inventing requirements?

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7th December 2020, 5 years ago | 16

I started a Section 21 process last February and I recently asked my solicitor if he had got a possession...

Stamp duty on main residence?

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4th December 2020, 5 years ago | 7

I owned 2 properties – 1 that I rented out, and lived in my other property as my main residence....

EICR – Rogue electrician scam?

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4th December 2020, 5 years ago | 77

I hired an electrician for an EICR, which he failed and said it needed a new consumer unit to pass...

Scotland to introduce EPC Min Band D

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3rd December 2020, 5 years ago | 12

The Energy Efficiency (PRS) Regulations which were to be enacted this year are now to be introduced next year with...

How to insure with no company let tenancy agreement?

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3rd December 2020, 5 years ago | 14

I am reaching out for some advice from the wise members of this forum. A property I own is a...

Contract with a Housing Association – Just where is the info?

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1st December 2020, 5 years ago | 9

I am in the process of leasing my property with a Housing Association (HA) who will be using it as...

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Does increasing Ground Rent increase the valuation?

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1st December 2020, 5 years ago | 4

I am the freeholder of a flat and there is one leaseholder. The leaseholder wants to extend the lease. The...