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Charged £90 – Email not a guaranteed system to deliver notice?

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5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 8

I recently received a £90 charge for late paying service charge for a leasehold property for which I never received...

Jointly owned properties and tax on divorce and separation?

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5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 2

I was wondering if anyone could help me on a divorce and tax issue. My ex and I had four...

Flat used for forced prostitution by trafficked girl

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4th April 2018, 8 years ago | 11

The tenant moved in November and has paid rent due in accordance with the AST. I had tried to meet...

When should you tell a prospective tenant you live very close?

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3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 6

I am currently in the process of finding a tenant for my property. I live a couple of houses along...

Lettings industry regulation consultation response released

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3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 2

The Government announced its response to consultations for letting industry regulation and Client Money Protection (CMP) in a crack down...

Our properties are managed, does this mean we cannot claim incorporation relief?

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3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 3

My husband and I live overseas but we have a portfolio of 38 rental properties spread across the UK. We...

Gifting commercial property back to us?

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3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 2

My wife and I are in our mid to late 60s, Our commercial property is in our daughter’s name (long...

CGT on Primary Residence? – Don’t be too hasty to judge

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3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 5

A question on Capital Gains for a Primary Residence when I’ve never strictly permanently lived in the property in question…don’t...

Can I claim for expenses paid in advance?

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29th March 2018, 8 years ago | 6

I would be grateful for any advice you can give me. My husband and I own a small property portfolio...

Ground rent school boy error?

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29th March 2018, 8 years ago | 89

Hi All, Ive made a bit of a school boy error here. I have a small portfolio, and my last...

Is it ‘expected’ for DSS tenants to fail reference check?

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29th March 2018, 8 years ago | 7

I have never had any DSS lets before and this is the first encounter. My estate agent has recommended a...

I need help in taking on the UKAR Bully Boys!

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28th March 2018, 8 years ago | 8

I am a Property Landlord, based in North West England and I have 36 mortgages, which were originally taken out...

Ground rent compensation offer on new BTL purchase?

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28th March 2018, 8 years ago | 3

I am buying off-plan flat, BTL investment in Liverpool. The Selling agent offered £300 ground rent be reviewed every 5...

Rent Payment in advance – Which tax year?

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28th March 2018, 8 years ago | 9

If rent is due monthly under the terms of an AST, but the tenant pays 6 months rent in advance...

First time having a guarantor?

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27th March 2018, 8 years ago | 9

I have a prospective tenant who has put forward her mother a guarantor as she has a bad credit rating....

Liverpool City Council FOI response

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27th March 2018, 8 years ago | 7

Dear Mr Daniel, Freedom of Information Request 542790 (Revised) Thank you for your recent request for information. Your request was...

Beware – Property unoccupied you must tell your landlords insurance

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27th March 2018, 8 years ago | 8

Just wanted to take the opportunity to post everyone on a hugely unfortunate incident that has cost me a lot...

Ending tenancy agreement paperwork?

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26th March 2018, 8 years ago | 8

Hi all, I have a tenant almost 4 months into his 6 month AST. He is terrible at paying rent...

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Foreign Property Income but no UK tax return?

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26th March 2018, 8 years ago | 4

My wife and I own 2 properties in Australia and have been filing tax returns to the Australian Tax Office...

Help! Restrictive Covenant

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26th March 2018, 8 years ago | 13

The restrictive covenant found against my property: Not to use or allow or cause the property to be used for...

HMRC and s24 advice – How lazy can you get?

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22nd March 2018, 8 years ago | 20

The financial year end is almost upon us so I phoned HMRC and asked the question in claiming interest do...