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Management agency just said “read the brochure”

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7th March 2017, 9 years ago | 5

My property management agency has increased its fees by 50% with no prior notice. When I complained to the manager...

Cloud based landlord software?

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6th March 2017, 9 years ago | 14

I am looking for a cloud based software to run my family portfolio of properties. I use spreadsheets mainly, but...

What do you want to see in the budget?

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6th March 2017, 9 years ago | 11

It might be useful for Property118 readers to vote in this poll by Moneywise on the forthcoming Budget. What do...

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Is it Better to use County Court Bailiff or High Court Enforcement Officers.

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6th March 2017, 9 years ago | 6

I am hoping I should be able to secure Possession Order this coming Monday. I have spoken to Bailiff department...

I have a house but no keys or tenancy agreement?

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6th March 2017, 9 years ago | 6

I bought a tenanted house at auction and have been in touch with the letting agent to set up rent...

I think our accountant may have messed up

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6th March 2017, 9 years ago | 18

I have been reading your Landlord Tax Tutorials with great interest since the beginning of this year. The penny dropped...

20 year commercial tenant with no fixed term lease?

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6th March 2017, 9 years ago | 5

Hi there. I have been a commercial tenant for 20yrs, but without a written lease. My original contract was for...

Overseas investor wishes to invest in UK

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4th March 2017, 9 years ago | 9

Hello all 118 readers. I would just like to ask anyone if they can point me in the right direction...

Landlords to be responsible for tenants tobacco tax evasion?

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3rd March 2017, 9 years ago | 66

Just received the following from Local Landlords Association (Devon); HMRC consultation on preventing tobacco duty evasion: property implications HM Revenue...

Increasing a mortgage and claiming interest relief

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3rd March 2017, 9 years ago | 12

HMRC Quote; If you increase your mortgage loan on your buy-to-let property you can also treat interest on the additional...

Private Landlord says I must wait for grant to get hot water!

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3rd March 2017, 9 years ago | 45

I am looking for advice regarding an issue I am having with Private Landlord. I am a lone Parent in...

Boundary dispute time limitation?

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2nd March 2017, 9 years ago | 3

My sister in law owns half of a pair of semidetached houses. Last year the property, previously owned by a...

Foreign National tax implications

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2nd March 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I am a British National with a small Buy to Let portfolio. I am married to an Egyptian national, who...

Subletting to spouse for tax purposes?

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1st March 2017, 9 years ago | 7

My property portfolio is in joint names with my son. 95/5 split to me. I collect all the income, my...

Section 21 and Deregulation Act and form 6A?

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28th February 2017, 9 years ago | 16

I am hoping for clarification on this as it seems many in the profession are acting on conflicting assumptions/understandings. If...

Electric blue lightning spelling out the word “ENERGY” to highlight issues around EPC accuracy

Legislation says commercial properties need an EPC – here’s why

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28th February 2017, 9 years ago | 13

When it comes to running a commercial property, whether that’s being a landlord, or managing another kind of commercial property,...

Which deposit protection scheme?

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28th February 2017, 9 years ago | 15

I have been using DPS for my deposits until now and find it hard going. Their “prescribed information” is not...

Digital tax returns every quarter?

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28th February 2017, 9 years ago | 46

I have spoken to my accountant in relation to Digital Tax Returns and he has advised me that, Landlords will...

How to invest in Liverpool/Manchester as a Londoner

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23rd February 2017, 9 years ago | 7

Dear All, I live in London and have my property investments in London and I also work in London. Given...

Comment please on my rent increase letter

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23rd February 2017, 9 years ago | 1

Hi, I have adapted another rent increase letter I have seen on this forum. I would rather not make it...

Incorporation of properties with no capital growth?

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23rd February 2017, 9 years ago | 6

I am thinking of starting the process of incorporation for my property portfolio and in doing so I am aware...