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Can I deduct my time as an expense if I perform emergency repairs?

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8th November 2017, 9 years ago | 12

My tenants arrived back from hols to find water pouring in through a leaking roof vent down via a 9inch...

Personal to Limited Company

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8th November 2017, 9 years ago | 4

We are the process of change from personal to limited for our property portfolio. Do all of the properties need...

Repossession of your property for non-mortgage debt?

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7th November 2017, 9 years ago | 1

An article from Mortgage Strategy which explains that six of the top ten lenders say they use ‘all monies charges’...

Letter to my MP on recent Government meddling in the PRS

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6th November 2017, 9 years ago | 5

Subject: DCLG Secretary of State misguided Perceptions Dear Mr Johnson, Mr Javid was recently quoted at a Conservative party conference...

Council Licensing scheme – Money maker?

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6th November 2017, 9 years ago | 26

I’m in Brent and being charged for licensing EACH of my buy to let properties. The amounts are extortionate !!...

Are my wife and I a property rental BUSINESS?

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5th November 2017, 9 years ago | 6

Dear Mark The crux of the issue regarding putting BTL properties into a company seems to be whether HMRC will...

Mortgage lenders for 10+ property portfolio other than TMW

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3rd November 2017, 9 years ago | 18

Hi is anyone aware of any mortgage lenders available for a 10+ portfolio with values from £50k other than TMW...

Massive cost after Grenfell cladding found on my building?

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2nd November 2017, 9 years ago | 43

The Grenfell fire has quite rightly forced all owners of high-rise blocks of flats to consider their safety, and in...

Small Claims Court for time and earnings?

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31st October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

Hello, long time lurker here. I own the leasehold on an ex-Local Authority flat. The flat above mine, which is...

Ltd Company or Personal Name for newbie buying for cash?

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31st October 2017, 9 years ago | 8

I’m 23 years old, just finished under-graduate university and currently unemployed. Starting a Masters degree in property in Sept 18....

Tenants not signing contract – Where do I stand?

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31st October 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I have some tenants who have failed to sign the renewed shorthold tenancy agreement that I have signed and issued...

HMOs and council approval of Wireless Fire Alarms – HELP!

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30th October 2017, 9 years ago | 16

I own an HMO in the London borough of Croydon where I have had no choice but install wireless, battery...

Is my student let a HMO or not?

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30th October 2017, 9 years ago | 21

I rent a property to students through a local student Lettings company and have done so for many years. It...

What is a Partnership?

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29th October 2017, 9 years ago | 20

I have been looking at Property 118 for several months now and have found it a great help in the...

Too early to rent?

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27th October 2017, 9 years ago | 3

My daughter is in her first year at university, but already she is being badgered about looking for a rental...

Recovering debt using High court enforcement

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27th October 2017, 9 years ago | 36

Hi guys, does anyone know what further recourse, (if any) one can resort to, to pursue a tenant debtor after...

Am I getting the right Section 21 advice – Father provided deposit?

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27th October 2017, 9 years ago | 15

I am in need of some advice to either backup or dismiss the current advice received from a tenant eviction...

Signing a contract without a completion date and authority to exchange

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25th October 2017, 9 years ago | 10

Q1 If we sign and return the contract (completion date left blank on it) to the solicitor, can he proceed...

Why buy when you can rent someone else’s property?

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25th October 2017, 9 years ago | 6

Why purchase a property yourself when you can rent out someone else’s residence? The benefits seem to be obvious: Less...

I’ve done a deal with Mortgage Express

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24th October 2017, 9 years ago | 29

I’ve read many bad reports about the tactics of Mortgage Express to call in loans so when the Divorce Courts...

Section 24 will make me bankrupt!

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 46

Section 24 will make me bankrupt. I consider myself patriotic. I am proud to be British and have fought for...