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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...

Unfair practice by Council re hazards in house?

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21st March 2018, 8 years ago | 23

I have a buy to let property where the tenant asked the Council to assess the house using the Housing...

Council Notices – how to respond?

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21st March 2018, 8 years ago | 7

I’ve received two notices from the council, one is ‘Housing Act 2004 – Disrepair to private rented property’, and the...

Should I get a new 12 month tenancy agreement signed?

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20th March 2018, 8 years ago | 19

My 12 month tenancy is coming to an end once again. Last time it ended one of the tenants moved...

Main residence mortgage compliance on property now rented?

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20th March 2018, 8 years ago | 5

I took out a mortgage in 2007 using a broker for a property, which at the time was our residential...

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Should I buy a third buy to let?

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20th March 2018, 8 years ago | 13

I currently have 2 buy to let flats in Reading. Each brings in £9800 per annum. I have a total...

Fair or unfair landlord treatment – We’re OUT!

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19th March 2018, 8 years ago | 45

It’s an absolute Joke – Unfair and UNJUST LEGISLATION on the Private Sector. The same as the Deposit Protection Service...

Space efficient plumbing strategy for 5 showers?

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19th March 2018, 8 years ago | 17

I’m in the process of converting a 2 bed terraced house into a 5 bed student, all with ensuite shower...

Allowable expenses – Am I going mad?

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19th March 2018, 8 years ago | 20

Am I going mad? I can replace a tap washer to fix a dripping tap, but I can’t renew an...

Pay off or file injunction on neighbour harassing tenants?

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15th March 2018, 8 years ago | 18

I have rented out a property for nearly 2 years after relocating abroad for work. My property is an upstairs...

Splitting Rental Income Between Spouses on first BTL

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15th March 2018, 8 years ago | 8

My wife and I are about to invest in our first buy-to-let, and we want to make sure we get...