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Vandalised by Window Repairman?

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23rd December 2015, 11 years ago | 12

My tenant reported via the estate agent a leaking window. It turns out the damage is quite extensive with some...

Management charges on major works

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23rd December 2015, 11 years ago | 5

Our block is currently being prepared for major works, the first since it was developed in 2002 (of course it...

New flat conversion – electric or gas?

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22nd December 2015, 11 years ago | 32

I am converting a semi-detached large house into 5 self contained flats. 4 x flats will be 1 bedroom and...

Changing Tenants under a Periodic Tenancy

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21st December 2015, 11 years ago | 17

I have a 3 bed property which was rented under an initial 12 months AST to 3 friends. One of...

Buying a house with tenant that you wish to leave

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21st December 2015, 11 years ago | 3

I Bought a house at auction. It has a supposedly difficult tenant in it who has arrears. The AST has...

5 Reasons I think property prices will continue to rise in the UK

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21st December 2015, 11 years ago | 1

The question that most property investors and people who are looking to buy an investment property ask themselves: is property...

Gas appliances to be phased out by Paris?

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21st December 2015, 11 years ago | 9

UK housing could soon be facing a major upheaval as the UN climate change deal in Paris could mark the...

HMRC type taxation spreadsheet lost

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20th December 2015, 11 years ago | 4

Can anyone assist me? I was lucky enough about 18 months ago to download a superb spreadsheet that very much...

Does a BTL mortgage exist for property leased to a serviced apartment company?

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20th December 2015, 11 years ago | 7

I’m looking to mortgage two apartments in a block that are all leased to a serviced apartment company. The block...

Has Holding Deposit turned into Security Deposit?

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19th December 2015, 11 years ago | 16

I’ve taken a deposit of £400 from a tenant in order to ‘secure’ a room for her (a holding deposit)....

Would cellar flood if Tanking compromised by drainage system?

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18th December 2015, 11 years ago | 1

Would installing a drain and pump system into a tanked cellar to solve minor damp and condensation problems risk flooding?...

Mortgage Express Buy to Let end of term issue

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18th December 2015, 11 years ago | 6

I have 3 Mortgage Express buy to let’s. They were taken out in 2005 for 10 years interest only (although...

Right to Rent checks timing question

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17th December 2015, 11 years ago | 6

My question is when are the checks supposed to be done the code of practice guide states “Right to rent...

Consumer Rights Act 2015 and where we stand?

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16th December 2015, 11 years ago | 8

A steer on the impact of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 with regard to letting agent fees would be appreciated....

Capital Losses Claim on Overseas property Sale?

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15th December 2015, 11 years ago | 1

My wife and I own an apartment at Punta Prima on the Costa Blanca, Spain. We have decided to sell...

Section21 1 b notice served in 2013

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15th December 2015, 11 years ago | 23

We would very much appreciate the benefit of your advice. Our tenant has been in the property since 1 June...

Commission on Lettings – where do we stand?

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14th December 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I would be most grateful if you would kindly advise me on the following matter: 1) Our owner (a client)...

Land query rights

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14th December 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I own an end terrace in a row of 5. My terrace has a triangular piece of land at the...

Buying a Tenanted property with Section 21 served by current landlord

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11th December 2015, 11 years ago | 15

I am in process of buying my first Buy to Let investment property. The current tenants have been living in...

When should you or your investors declare interest earned?

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10th December 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I used money lent to me by individuals for property purchases and one of them has decided to leave both...

Renting out to prospective buyer?

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10th December 2015, 11 years ago | 5

We are selling our flat and its a leasehold. Exchange date was set for the end of November and buyers...