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Shelter with a new PRS bashing propaganda low

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4th April 2016, 10 years ago | 2

I see Shelter are at it again with their bashing of the PRS, interestingly with the dodgy lettings site they...

Consider the Present Value of assets when calculating capital gains tax

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4th April 2016, 10 years ago | 14

I became a landlord to manage my own destiny as my pensions are poor due to redundancies etc. I contend...

Do you know the length of your lease?

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4th April 2016, 10 years ago | 0

The title says it all …. do you? And if you don’t, why not? Did you know that the length...

What happens about Costs if you lose at First Tier Tribunal?

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4th April 2016, 10 years ago | 4

I, together with a group of other long flat leaseholders, have tried everywhere without success to find out whether we...

Tenant sueing over unprotected deposit – A cautionary note

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4th April 2016, 10 years ago | 12

As landlords of some 30 years, we served notice on a tenant in October 2013 who had been with us...

Check In – Check out Issue

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4th April 2016, 10 years ago | 0

We are renting a one bed house from the agency and there were some issues with the check in when...

How to get cash back out so we can buy another

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4th April 2016, 10 years ago | 3

We have just bought a BTL house for £175k cash at auction. We are keen to get it mortgaged ASAP so...

Television reception who is responsible?

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4th April 2016, 10 years ago | 3

I have a property down on the South coast which is currently tenanted. Just lately my tenants have started complaining...

Stamp duty deadline missed due to vendor dragging feet

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31st March 2016, 10 years ago | 18

I had an offer or £295000 accepted on a 2 bed flat in North London on 12th January 2016. I...

One tenant wants to leave my HMO

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31st March 2016, 10 years ago | 4

I am seeking advice on what happens when a tenant decides to leave a property (HMO) when the remaining 3...

Entrepreneurs Relief for BTL?

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31st March 2016, 10 years ago | 2

I sold a BTL property in January 2016, which I had had since 1998. I believe that Taper Relief was...

Letting Agent collecting rent but not passing on to landlord

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31st March 2016, 10 years ago | 3

After ten years of successful business dealings my letting agent has suddenly stopped forwarding the rent money. I confirm that...

Second Home Temporary Time Share?

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30th March 2016, 10 years ago | 2

I currently own my own house in England, where a very good friend stays with me as a lodger. I...

Accidental landlord needs help

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30th March 2016, 10 years ago | 10

Firstly I must state I am not a BLT landlord and nor do I see myself making my millions from...

From Overseas to Overwrought

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29th March 2016, 10 years ago | 1

I would like to know if I have a case or not. In short, I’m an overseas landlord so employ...

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Section 8 or Tenant from Hell?

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29th March 2016, 10 years ago | 22

I inherited a tenant who has been in situ since 2011. An annual Agreement is signed each year for a...

Joint owners but with different entitlements to rental income

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29th March 2016, 10 years ago | 14

I have a few properties owned jointly with my wife and have always split the rental profits 50:50. However, my...

Potential tenant on disability benefit?

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28th March 2016, 10 years ago | 11

I have a disabled lady who wants to rent a property of mine. She says it is suitable for her...

Started in construction and want to start my own portfolio

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28th March 2016, 10 years ago | 2

So I got into property at 18 but from a different angle, it was the construction side not the investment...

Implied restrictive covenant breach on Ex LA student let in Norwich

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28th March 2016, 10 years ago | 12

I am wondering if anyone else has come across this problem with Ex Council Houses. I am purchasing additional ex...

Buy to Let starting out – Families DSS Student HMO?

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28th March 2016, 10 years ago | 33

Firstly hello everyone. I am a 55 year old single man. I lost my job a year ago, and it...