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Agents late in renewing AST – what to do next?

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18th February 2016, 11 years ago | 7

I have a property that is being managed by an agent. The current tenant has turned out to be a...

Sell SPV or just the Freehold Property in it?

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18th February 2016, 11 years ago | 6

Can anyone put me straight as to which is most tax efficient. To either sell my SPV or sell its...

Solicitor says it is virtually impossible to get rid of Protected tenants?

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17th February 2016, 11 years ago | 23

My family have a property in Hackney, which comprises of a commercial property and a flat above which is accessed...

I can recoup capital cost in 3 years on 23 year lease purchase?

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17th February 2016, 11 years ago | 11

I am considering buying a property that has 23 years left on the lease. The capital cost would be recouped...

Worth having survey done on leasehold flat?

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17th February 2016, 11 years ago | 6

I’m in process of buying a first floor, 2-bed flat in an old building above a bank but am just...

Overseas and need to switch from Resi to Buy to Let

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17th February 2016, 11 years ago | 18

In a nutshell, I left the UK to live overseas a few months back. I have a pot of money...

Form B restriction will it affect my ability to remortgage?

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16th February 2016, 11 years ago | 6

First off hi to everyone on this forum. I have been reading on this forum for a long time but...

Renewing a residential mortgage on a Buy to Let property?

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15th February 2016, 11 years ago | 7

HSBC sold me residential mortgages on several buy to let properties, approximately 10 – 15 years ago. I converted all...

Trapped by consent to let

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15th February 2016, 11 years ago | 9

I bought my first house 1 1/2 years ago, at £159k. Unfortunately on new years eve I was made redundant,...

Deterrent letting agent fee for Statutory Periodic Tenancy

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15th February 2016, 11 years ago | 4

I had a letter recently from my letting agent regarding renewal of my tenancy, and there was a £75 charge...

Technicality issues with section 8?

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15th February 2016, 11 years ago | 9

I Served section 8 to the tenant, but I have signed as the landlord when I am the agent. Will...

The Bank of Mum and Dad gone pear shaped with new SDLT

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15th February 2016, 11 years ago | 5

Will the new Stamp Duty regs lead to another series of unforeseen consequences for FTBs? Those parents who have chosen...

Section 8 issued Lodger with no agreement and allegation of harassment

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15th February 2016, 11 years ago | 14

I had various dog walkers / sitters, but they kept on letting me down so I decided to rent out...

Landlord not addressing damp so I am leaving but where do I stand on the notice period etc?

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15th February 2016, 11 years ago | 20

Can anyone offer me some advice please ? I have been in private rented accommodation for 14 months, I receive...

Holding Deposit issue over slow broadband

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12th February 2016, 11 years ago | 14

I put down a holding deposit (non refundable) with a well respected high street agent for a property at £780, which...

Could part of my land be stolen?

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12th February 2016, 11 years ago | 12

One of my properties which is a 50 year old plus mid-terraced cottage has a front garden which has an...

Unintended Consequences of SDLT and LBTT + 3% – FTBs Beware

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12th February 2016, 11 years ago | 0

Does anyone think that the changes to SDLT and LBTT are being rushed through without much, if any, thought to...

HMRC vs taxpayers campaign to flood GO’s inbox

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11th February 2016, 11 years ago | 2

I just received the following email – and have submitted a fake application which took about 2 minutes The job...

Property inspection refused and locks changed

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11th February 2016, 11 years ago | 21

I have had the same tenant for four years. The tenancy agreement stated that no locks be changed without the...

Leaseholder alterations and Freeholder purchases from Local Authority?

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10th February 2016, 11 years ago | 1

Firstly keep up the good work to all of you ! I own a garden flat and Hounslow Holmes the...

Stamp Duty Surcharge and incorporation – buying 4th property as main residence

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10th February 2016, 11 years ago | 5

I have 3 properties. 2 BTL’s which are mortgage free, and my current private accomodation. I have had an offer...