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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...

Tax on property – high or low rate?

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12th April 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I have 2 buy to lets in West Yorkshire. I have a salary of £30k from a full time job....

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How to insure flats without planning permission?

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11th April 2017, 9 years ago | 1

I have a house that has been converted into two self-contained flats recently. The flats have achieved building regulation certification...

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Development land uplift clause and divorce?

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11th April 2017, 9 years ago | 13

My husband and I have been married for 25 years, separated for 8 years. I have now decided to divorce...

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Reasonable solictor fees for debt letters?

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10th April 2017, 9 years ago | 2

I own a small flat in a Victorian Block and over the last 3 years the management company have constantly...

Sad death of vulnerable adult tenant – What do I do now?

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10th April 2017, 9 years ago | 1

I was informed last week that one of my tenants had passed away in my property. There are no suspicious...

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Financial assistance for raising EPC rate?

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10th April 2017, 9 years ago | 9

I’m looking at upgrading my solid-wall Victorian rental property in order to ensure it hits at least level ‘E’ (which...

Seller non-disclosure fraud?

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10th April 2017, 9 years ago | 1

A property recently sold without informing buyer that there is an ongoing interest in the property that could later affect...

Lead tenant Subletting turns out to be a letting agent!

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10th April 2017, 9 years ago | 10

I have a tenancy agreement with an Individual who turns out to be a letting agent. He has been subletting...

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Newbie Landlord looking for helpful tips and general advice and the basics

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10th April 2017, 9 years ago | 13

I am a newbie landlord trying to get some basic understanding and thought I would post for some help. I...

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Tenant facing eviction has reported break in and wants new front door key?

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10th April 2017, 9 years ago | 5

My tenant is facing eviction due to rent arrears and has reported a break in. I’m seeking your advice to...

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Worried about the effect of doubling ground rent on extending or selling?

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9th April 2017, 9 years ago | 6

I’m in the process of purchasing a maisonette with ground rent doubling every 25yrs and will be £4,000 in 100yrs....

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Phone call from the council that I have acted illegally by changing the locks?

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9th April 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I am desperately looking for advise. I have had a tenant via Social Services for 3 years. I needed my...

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Damp having a serious affect on our tenants

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7th April 2017, 9 years ago | 4

At one of our BTL Property, we had some wall damp issues (apparently caused by outer wall/ roof) and have...

Flytipping on Private Roads

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6th April 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I have a residential property on a private lane and my tenant is constantly complaining about the fly tipping and...