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Property Building work and Tenants Protection

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16th June 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I have a mid terraced property in London which I have been renting out for several years, the last three...

Grenfell Tragedy a private landlord’s thoughts

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15th June 2017, 9 years ago | 26

Once again our great capital was struck by tragedy last night. At the time of writing there are 12 confirmed...

Appeal for victims of Grenfell Tower

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15th June 2017, 9 years ago | 18

As a landlord, someone very much involved in housing, I could not fail to be affected by the Grenfell Tower...

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Do Councils and Housing Associations run HMOs? If not, why not?

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14th June 2017, 9 years ago | 6

This is a query best suited for members of this site who understand the state housing sector better than I....

Doing a deal with a tenant who is in arrears?

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14th June 2017, 9 years ago | 15

We have a tenant who, as of today, owes almost £2000 in rent. He has been on a monthly periodic...

What Makes Car Rental Businesses So Different?

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14th June 2017, 9 years ago | 2

If the general public borrow money to buy a car they don’t get tax relief on the finance costs. However,...

To Trust or Not To Trust – Transferring To Spouse

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14th June 2017, 9 years ago | 9

I have 2 rental properties. One rental property is mortgage free and the other property has a mortgage. Both the...

How long does it take to incorporate?

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13th June 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I’m getting nervous about the SDLT exemption available for partnerships incorporating being withdrawn. Also, in the last two Budgets there...

Buy Sell Hold or Get Out Altogether?

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13th June 2017, 9 years ago | 9

The is a lot of changing Legislation, Tax and property issues facing Landlords at we speak. I have noticed a...

Residential Rent Increase RPI or OMV

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13th June 2017, 9 years ago | 16

Hi Guys, got an interesting one I am trying to work out the method to be used to review the...

Update on Nottingham City Council Selective licencing scheme

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12th June 2017, 9 years ago | 9

After 2 months I have received a response to my FOI request for more detailed information on the complaints received...

Tactical voting threat?

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12th June 2017, 9 years ago | 6

Food for thought if the next housing minister is in your constituency and this is a bit late in the...

Potentially violent neighbour and I am too frightened to go back

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12th June 2017, 9 years ago | 13

I moved into a housing association property 6 months ago and have had problems with my neighbours since day one....

My Loft space Vs Freeholder’s will to build more flats?

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9th June 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I’ve recently purchased a lease hold, top floor flat, with a leasehold stating the loft space is part of the...

SDLT penalising landlords taking the plunge to move out from parents homes!

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8th June 2017, 9 years ago | 12

After a lot of research I have unfortunately learned that the new SDLT rates with a 3% surcharge will apply...

SDLT on beneficial transfer to spouse – No mortgage – Want To Utilise Both CGT Annual Exemption Allowances on Sale

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8th June 2017, 9 years ago | 15

I’ve been looking at whats been said on this already and I’m a bit confused. Let me describe my scenario....

Leasehold Property and Alterations

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7th June 2017, 9 years ago | 0

“Who repairs what?” and “Who owns what?” These are two fundamental questions that any leasehold owner looking to do works...

Approached by compensation firm about Mortgage Securitisation?

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7th June 2017, 9 years ago | 74

Is anyone aware of the Mortgage Securitisation issue that has arisen with “promises” of “up to 8 out of 10...

What to do with my Buy to Let property now I’m married

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6th June 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I’ve just got married and I’m wondering if this changes how I should manage my buy to let property. I...

SDLT on BTL serviced student accommodation?

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6th June 2017, 9 years ago | 1

Can anyone tell me if one is exempt from the additional 3% SDLT levy on a new house we bought...

Transfer of beneficial ownership from spouse – No mortgage?

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5th June 2017, 9 years ago | 4

My wife is a basic rate tax payer and solely owns one property (with no mortgage) which she rents out....