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

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9th December 2020, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 years ago | 4

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

Calculating income for CGT mid-year?

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30th November 2020, 6 years ago | 11

I am about to sell a rental property which will generate a capital gain which I will need to pay...

New HMO licence – Can Islington demand these conditions?

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30th November 2020, 6 years ago | 13

I recently discovered that my council (Islington) now require my family home (previously classified as an unlicensed HMO as it...

Ask three months rolling rent in advance?

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27th November 2020, 6 years ago | 8

After the tenant fee ban, can landlords now ask for three months rolling rent in advance rather than normal one...

Cavity wall insulation issues – Lack of information and possible defects?

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27th November 2020, 6 years ago | 6

Back in 2010, the freeholder of the housing estate where I own a ground floor flat undertook a large programme...

Section 21 review and application for a judgement in default?

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27th November 2020, 6 years ago | 1

Hello all, I’ve got an upcoming section 21 review very soon. The time limits for defence have elapsed so at...

Compliance Conundrum when tenant won’t leave?

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26th November 2020, 6 years ago | 20

We purchased a converted property at auction 15 years ago. One flat was occupied with a tenant on an AST,...