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First HMO property but what about the future?

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26th September 2016, 10 years ago | 3

I’m in the process of purchasing my first HMO property and need some advice on purchasing in my sole name,...

Tenant threatening legal action after cleaning bill?

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26th September 2016, 10 years ago | 7

My tenants of 3 years moved out and did not clean the property thoroughly after moving out. I called in...

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Investment tools to source deals

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26th September 2016, 10 years ago | 1

Hi Everyone, I’m currently researching how technology is influencing property investments, and I was wondering two things: – If buying...

Capital losses carried forward on Spanish property?

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26th September 2016, 10 years ago | 3

I’ve recently sold my holiday home in Spain and realised a loss of about £100,000. If I sold one of...

When is a Director not a Director?

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23rd September 2016, 10 years ago | 10

I own a flat in a block of 12. Years ago 10 of us got together and purchased the Freehold....

Complications with a Council let handover when tenancy ended early?

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23rd September 2016, 10 years ago | 3

We rented a flat through a letting agent, a property that was fully furnished with the intention of letting it...

One student wants to leave a joint tenancy and rent not received?

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22nd September 2016, 10 years ago | 21

Four students share a house that I have let to them under a joint tenancy on a fixed term which...

Red upward arrow breaking through a surface symbolising challenges with roof access in a shared building

Auction and estate agent fees went through the roof?

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22nd September 2016, 10 years ago | 4

I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a bit of a sticky situation. Having sold a property...

Neighbour’s outbuilding within my boundary in state of disrepair?

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22nd September 2016, 10 years ago | 9

I own a Victorian terraced property which has an outbuilding, belonging to the neighbour, lying completely in my property boundary....

Are these ethical sales tactics?

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21st September 2016, 10 years ago | 22

I would be interested to know what other people feel about this behaviour from an estate agent? I saw a...

New Freeholders have left tenanted property in dangerous condition

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20th September 2016, 10 years ago | 10

Our BTL flat is one of three flats above two shops. The Freehold of the whole building was sold in...

Investing in Liverpool city centre L1 to L8?

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19th September 2016, 10 years ago | 3

Hi I am looking to buy a new built off plan property in Liverpool City Centre. It’s all looking very...

PI Insurance has left me without cover!

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19th September 2016, 10 years ago | 8

I am looking for a good solicitor to take on an argument with PI insurers. In brief, I have a...

Agents Charges for providing information to HMRC ?

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19th September 2016, 10 years ago | 14

Have any other members been charged by their agent for providing information to HMRC when their accounts do not provide...

Can I remortgage when title is not yet updated on land registry?

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19th September 2016, 10 years ago | 9

I need to remortgage a property six month after purchase, but the solicitor who did purchase for me did a...

Freeholders Legal Costs passed on to leaseholders?

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19th September 2016, 10 years ago | 2

The Freeholder of my buy to let flat undertook a major rooftop development recently, adding flats to the block. Their...

Refund for hotel expenses while property was infested

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19th September 2016, 10 years ago | 6

We are in a dispute with the landlord over money owed. More than a year ago (about 2 weeks after...

Council Tax liability appeal and I have no copy of the AST!

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16th September 2016, 10 years ago | 24

Urgent help- I am due to go to a tribunal to appeal my responsibility as owner to having to pay...

Bedbugs brought into HMO

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15th September 2016, 10 years ago | 3

Hello everyone, I have a HMO. I refurbished it and bought all new beds and wardrobes. I then let all...

Can we switch off the electricity

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15th September 2016, 10 years ago | 5

Our landlord has rented out the garage at the back of the property, adjacent to the house, 4.5 metres away...

Capital gains tax when selling from a portfolio mortgage?

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15th September 2016, 10 years ago | 16

I wonder if anyone could help me. I’m a landlord with a portfolio of properties with The mortgage works. I...