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Rent Controls likely in Edinburgh!

27th April 2017, 9 years ago | 9

Shelter Scotland and the Green Party are now calling for Rent Controls to be introduced in Edinburgh. The Scottish Government...

Stamp Duty planning for purchasing partners plot?

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26th April 2017, 9 years ago | 2

My partner (not married) owns a bungalow (principle residence). She has obtained planning permission for the demolition of the bungalow...

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Is there Stamp duty to consider if I use a Declaration of Trust?

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26th April 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I have a buy to let property which is solely in my name and the mortgage outstanding amount is £125,200....

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Transfer of unencumbered property from partnership to a Ltd Co?

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24th April 2017, 9 years ago | 6

I have done a fair bit of research on what taxes would be liable on the transfer/gifting of an unmortgaged...

“Value” text representing property investment and renovation worth

Boiler replacement costs – reasonable or not?

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24th April 2017, 9 years ago | 13

Property based in Essex. C09 postcode Rip out existing condensing combi boiler and replace. Boiler is being fitted back in...

Worried Landlord now no win no fee solicitor is involved

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24th April 2017, 9 years ago | 20

I am a landlord with an existing tenancy having come to an end. Since the tenant moved out, we have...

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SDLT on transfer of mortgaged property to spouse?

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24th April 2017, 9 years ago | 2

Summary: Is SDLT always due on a transfer of part of a mortgaged property to a spouse, even if the...

Tenants in Common, Declaration of Trust and Form 17?

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24th April 2017, 9 years ago | 7

Prior to the 2nd April 2017, my brother, his wife, my wife and I owned a rental property as tenants...

Consent to Let but will Halifax be awkward about recent dispute?

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21st April 2017, 9 years ago | 6

I am currently working outside the UK and will need to let me property, that I lived in previously. The...

How do I purchase unregistered land?

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20th April 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I am purchasing a property that has right of way over a parcel of unregistered land and I wish to...

Shared House down to one tenant but no agreement?

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20th April 2017, 9 years ago | 11

I have a 3 bed house which I have let over the years to girls by the bedroom and they...

How do I rent an industrial warehouse?

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20th April 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I would appreciate any advice around how to rent (Long term) an industrial warehouse which I can use for my...

Four Election Issues On Which Landlords Should Be Lobbying Their MP’s

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19th April 2017, 9 years ago | 2

We are in a different game now to some extent than previously. Four issues. VOTING. TAX PLEDGE MISUSE OF INCOME...

Nottingham City Council Selective Licensing FOI update

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19th April 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I have finally had a response to my FOI request. I asked the city council to breakdown the seriousness of...

Limited Company BTL Mortgages – What to watch out for?

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19th April 2017, 9 years ago | 7

So I have now accepted the inevitable and set up a private limited company. I had an offer accepted on...

Converting to furnished holiday lettings?

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18th April 2017, 9 years ago | 2

I am considering converting one of my flats into a furnished holiday let. There will be plenty of short term...

My Landlord mate just sent me this concerning Councils

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18th April 2017, 9 years ago | 4

My Landlord mate just sent me this who he sending to council and secretary of state. I reckon some good...

Has Stamp Duty made property investment untenable in London and the south East?

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18th April 2017, 9 years ago | 5

Having recently handed over a small fortune in stamp duty on the purchase of two properties in London, I’m curious...

Structuring a Property and Development Business?

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18th April 2017, 9 years ago | 1

I am a newbie to Property & Development and seek advice on structuring a business plan. The process would be...

Time to get out?

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13th April 2017, 9 years ago | 40

I’ve been an avid reader of Property 118 for a few years now and I’m frequently amazed at the wealth...

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Energy efficiency and condition standards in Scottish private rented housing

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12th April 2017, 9 years ago | 6

Scottish Government have published a consultation on both minimum energy standards and standards on homes in the private rented sector...