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Brexit effect on BTL?

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23rd February 2016, 11 years ago | 37

With just a few weeks to go to the in/out referendum I’d be interested to learn of any thoughts as...

Police attendance checks at a property prior to purchase.

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23rd February 2016, 11 years ago | 3

I have in the back of my mind that it is possible to get information on the number of a...

Tenant left 6 months early and cancelled Direct Debit

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23rd February 2016, 11 years ago | 21

I have just found out that my tenants has left their property 6 months early, have cancelled their direct debit...

Can rent be collected after death by the executors?

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23rd February 2016, 11 years ago | 6

We are having our wills renewed, as they where written 26yrs ago, and our situations have changed. Our children are...

Rollover relief from office property?

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23rd February 2016, 11 years ago | 9

I was interested in the article by Mark Alexander 01/08/2012 re rollover relief. Due to retirement I have recently sold...

Strategy to grow your portfolio 75% LTV or 80% LTV and why?

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22nd February 2016, 11 years ago | 6

I’m hoping some experienced BTL’ers can share their strategies on how they grow their portfolio, illustrating reasons behind opting for...

Legal system stuck in backwardness

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22nd February 2016, 11 years ago | 2

I have spoken to friends and others from the UK about buying homes and you don’t use a lawyer to...

Portfolio mortgages pros and cons

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22nd February 2016, 11 years ago | 10

I would like to know the pros and cons of converting my properties, to a portfolio mortgage, i. e. Just...

Local Authority reclaiming Housing Benefit and Council Tax for 4 months?

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22nd February 2016, 11 years ago | 12

I own a flat in Tyne and Wear with a DSS tenant,assured shorthold tenancy, no deposit (stupid I know). I...

Do section 21 new rules apply to old tenancy?

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20th February 2016, 11 years ago | 4

If you have a tenant who as been with you for 5 years do the new rules apply regarding a...

You can stop whining about tenants abuse of All Inclusive accommodation

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20th February 2016, 11 years ago | 4

I rent my 9 studio apartments to students on a bills included basis. During the first month of this project...

Buying freehold agriculture land – is it worth it?

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20th February 2016, 11 years ago | 8

I am planning to buy a freehold plot of size 0.2 acre / 845 sq meter @ £12,000 near Beaconsfield...

Gave notice but now tenant is leaving the property owing rent?

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19th February 2016, 11 years ago | 3

I gave my tenant notice of my intention to sell my property in January 2016 and due notice of the...

Use of periodic tenancies in Scotland?

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19th February 2016, 11 years ago | 7

I recently purchased some flats in Scotland which are subject to Short Assured Tenancies. I let a house in England...

Rent to Rent for Serviced Apartments

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19th February 2016, 11 years ago | 12

I am starting to talk to landlords about rent to rent. Ideally I want to create a serviced apartment from...

Remortgaging my home for buy to let in joint ownership – tax situation

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19th February 2016, 11 years ago | 7

I am remortgaging my own home (of which I have sole ownership) to buy a buy-to-let, which I am thinking...

Returns of deposit and rent in arrears for deceased tenant

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19th February 2016, 11 years ago | 5

I would like some advice on my deceased tenant. My tenant passed away few weeks ago and I want to...

Holding over after the end of AST as move delayed

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19th February 2016, 11 years ago | 0

My AST ends on 28th Feb 2016, I was asked by the EA last month(Jan) to renew the tenancy for...

Unpaid council tax by a Non student – I had to pay £330

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18th February 2016, 11 years ago | 7

I have a student let and signed what I thought was four students up for this academic year. The council...

Trying to buy a property where the title deeds need to be split?

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18th February 2016, 11 years ago | 14

We are looking at buying a property with a flat that is completely separate with a view to living in...

Consent to let or buy to let options

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18th February 2016, 11 years ago | 3

Both my self and my girlfriend own a property each, both with mortgage ratios of 90% LTV. We have both...