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Does anyone know about tax investigations insurance cover?

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2nd May 2017, 9 years ago | 6

Am a small landlord and with all these tax changes coming into play. Its best to play it safe and...

What is next on top of everything else for Landlords in Wales?

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30th April 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I have watched with extreme interest, with many others I am sure, the developing catastrophe for some landlords due to...

Back to Back Letting for personal use tax question?

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30th April 2017, 9 years ago | 7

My conundrum is that we need to rent a new property so we plan to rent our existing personal property...

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Setting up a company to manage my own properties – is it worth it ?

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30th April 2017, 9 years ago | 28

I have 6 properties, some jointly owned with my wife, a couple with my sister. I do most of the...

How to use CGT allowance when you don’t sell your properties?

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28th April 2017, 9 years ago | 9

I have never used my CGT allowance as I thought you needed to sell a property to use it. Someone...

Unethical property management practices

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28th April 2017, 9 years ago | 2

I am a landlord renting a property and was going to enter into a two-year tenancy agreement with a property...

Letting Agent changes terms and conditions?

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27th April 2017, 9 years ago | 6

My letting agency has recently advised me of changes to their terms and conditions in which they are increasing their...

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Rent Controls likely in Edinburgh!

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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...