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Anti-social Tenants in the flat above

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12th April 2018, 8 years ago | 5

I am having problems with anti-social tenants at the moment – not in my rented flat, but the one above....

Blue smoky question mark symbolizing confusion over gas boilers versus heat pumps

Multiple Gas Safety inspection costs?

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12th April 2018, 8 years ago | 32

How much is everyone paying for Gas safety inspections? I have 8 properties, all on the same site. All have...

Best way to buy in my wife’s name?

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10th April 2018, 8 years ago | 4

My wife recently lost her job with the NHS, but we have some cash saved to invest in property. We...

New landlord registration contravenes Human Rights Act

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10th April 2018, 8 years ago | 16

The new landlord registration contravenes Human Rights Act and Part L of environmental pollution legislation. The right not to be...

I am a Good Landlord, but need help for my tenant cousin please

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9th April 2018, 8 years ago | 6

I am a landlord and I believe a good one. My cousin however has been subject to a bad landlord...

Will I fall foul of discrimination law?

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9th April 2018, 8 years ago | 29

I have been referencing a couple for one of my properties. There is a CCJ on one of the applicants...

West Brom interest only demand?

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9th April 2018, 8 years ago | 3

As I’m sure all West Brom mortgage holders have, I have recently received a letter from the West Brom essentially...

Sublet fees – More than I charge for a lot more work!

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9th April 2018, 8 years ago | 9

I know this isn’t a new topic, but I would just like an opinion on clauses being used to try...

Ex tenant trying to sue me for personal injuries!

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6th April 2018, 8 years ago | 21

In all the years I have done property I have never come across this. My ex tenant is now trying...

Is it too late to challenge my lease?

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5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 2

We purchased an off-plan property for BTL in 2008 (yes, I know!!!), and the lease we signed before Completion had...

CGT and SDLT selling primary and moving back to Rental?

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5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 3

I purchased property A in 1992 (mortgaged) as our primary residence. In 2004 purchased property B (mortgaged) and moved in...

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...