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Best way to invest £100k – quick poll

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16th February 2018, 9 years ago | 10

I know there are many, many variables to this question but as a quick poll (assuming we all know about...

Guarantor but left with Council Tax!

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16th February 2018, 9 years ago | 18

A tenant who signed a one year contract in November 17 called in January saying she was moving out the...

TAX on Self Build in Garden and on same title?

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16th February 2018, 9 years ago | 1

I am living in a house for last 5 years that have large garden and recently got Planning for building...

Chalk-drawn question mark on blackboard representing a landlord’s query about letting agent responsibility

Necessity to disclose suicide in rental property?

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16th February 2018, 9 years ago | 10

Unfortunately our long standing tenant recently took an overdose, which resulted in her death. We don’t know if she died...

Moving to France but double the tax returns!

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15th February 2018, 9 years ago | 6

I have a small portfolio of properties rental properties in the UK as well as a teachers’ pension both of...

EPC F rating for ‘No Mains Gas’ – is this reason for exemption?

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14th February 2018, 9 years ago | 4

Is being in a ‘No Mains Gas’ area a valid reason for EPC exemption? We have a rental property which...

Cartoon illustrating the burden of Capital Gains Tax on landlords and property owners.

Can I move back into my BTL to minimise my CGT liabilty

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14th February 2018, 9 years ago | 8

I hope this forum can help for my CGT/PPR problem. This is my exit strategy to sell my properties I...

Can I rent property pending Prohibition Notice appeal?

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13th February 2018, 9 years ago | 11

I was told by the council (South Holland) in North Cambridgeshire that there was a prohibition notice on my property...

Cheap BTL needs Housing Association?

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13th February 2018, 9 years ago | 24

My son has only £25000 to invest in property which means looking in the North East where good returns can...

Mortgage Express transfer to Rosinca Mortgages – anyone else?

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12th February 2018, 9 years ago | 162

My wife and I have just had a letter from Mortgage Express to say that our 11 Buy to Let...

Freeholder refuses section 22 request

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12th February 2018, 9 years ago | 5

I served a section 22 request on a freeholder by which they are required to provide their invoice and other...

Help – I’m buying a property with an existing tenant

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12th February 2018, 9 years ago | 12

I actually spend my time refurbishing property and reselling it. I have zero experience in the rental market and no...

Sold property but still being chased for council tax!

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9th February 2018, 9 years ago | 4

Early in 2016 I obtained probate for a deceased relatives property and sold it at auction, but have just received...

12 Bed property needs housing association

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8th February 2018, 9 years ago | 11

I would be grateful for assistance with my 12 bed property. It is a in Birmingham and really in need...

Annual consent to sublet not specified in agreement?

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8th February 2018, 9 years ago | 4

When I bought my flat in an apartment block I applied for consent to rent it out. For a fee...

Reservation Fee Not Returned!

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8th February 2018, 9 years ago | 3

My wife and I recently paid a £5k reservation fee to an Estate Agent, in order to reserve a property...

I know where the tenant has gone, can I use the info?

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8th February 2018, 9 years ago | 39

Monday this week we had a tenant abscond owing rent. Much more than the deposit. (yes, they past references etc.)...

Leasehold purchase and ground rent fear?

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8th February 2018, 9 years ago | 24

My daughter is about to exchange on the purchase of a new flat within a converted house. The ground rent...

Sole to joint to spread tax and Stamp Duty liability?

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7th February 2018, 9 years ago | 2

I have two buy two lets on my sole name, 1x HMO and 1x single let. With the new tax...

BTL Oxford or further afield?

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7th February 2018, 9 years ago | 10

I need some advice from experienced investors please. I live in Oxford and am looking to buy my first Buy...

Proof required of cigarette or weed smoking?

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5th February 2018, 9 years ago | 23

I think it is highly likely my tenants are breaking the terms of the tenancy agreement I am looking for...