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Positive planning and building to sell?

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14th September 2015, 11 years ago | 11

Following the adage that one should prepare for the worst and expect the best, I am sure we are all...

Government BTL tax changes – workarounds

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12th September 2015, 11 years ago | 18

I have always purchased my investment properties through a limited company so am quite lucky I suppose in that I...

Getting finance for HMOs

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10th September 2015, 11 years ago | 2

I’m looking to get into HMOs for the professional market in Birmingham area. I have circa 200k cash which is...

Are there any disadvantages of becoming a self-employed landlord?

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10th September 2015, 11 years ago | 3

I have one property which I self manage. I am thinking of registering as a self employed landlord but I...

HMO Mortgage Catch 22

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10th September 2015, 11 years ago | 5

Basically, I own a home in Nottingham which I used to live in for 5-6 years. Whilst living there I...

Mold problem for over 8 months

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9th September 2015, 11 years ago | 19

The property, and particularly my room, started developing mold problems last January. I immediately contacted the agency that takes care...

Newbie seeking advice post Summer Budget

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9th September 2015, 11 years ago | 1

I have recently bought a flat outright and am hoping to rent it out. I currently stay with my long...

What to do when tenant wants out after 2 days?

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9th September 2015, 11 years ago | 7

Where do I stand and what should I do if my tenant has changed her mind and doesn’t want to...

Joint tenancy and both have skipped off

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7th September 2015, 11 years ago | 6

Tenant One has not paid £4,450 rent , tenant two owes nothing. Both are business professionals they claim. Both have...

Private lettings relief-a possible way to beat CGT?

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7th September 2015, 11 years ago | 5

There is a special form of relief against CGT if you sell a property that is let out in which...

Dispute of fixed-term tenancy and unfair surrender propositions

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7th September 2015, 11 years ago | 2

I am a tenant under a fixed-tenancy contract which has been problematic since commencement. At current my occupancy is only...

How to convert townhouse into flats?

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3rd September 2015, 11 years ago | 13

I have a townhouse in 3 levels. The ground level can be easily converted into a stand-alone flat with its...

Advice on harassment situation please

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3rd September 2015, 11 years ago | 6

I am writing to see if anyone can advise on a very sad case. A lady I know, a Colombian...

Automated thermostats are they a gadget too far?

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2nd September 2015, 11 years ago | 8

I’ve been a Landlord for a few years now. My hobbies include gaming and technology (can’t remember how many times...

Electric Shower vs Mains Fed

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2nd September 2015, 11 years ago | 40

I just bought my first buy to let and currently refurbing the bathroom. I am putting a shower over the...

Joint tenancy one arrested one leaves – is it abandoned?

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2nd September 2015, 11 years ago | 10

I had a young couple on a joint tenancy. The young man became very drunk (did have a tendency to...

Second Home Loss

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2nd September 2015, 11 years ago | 3

I purchased a second “holiday” home in 2004 for £250k and it has never been rented out. I am currently...

Claim struck out for section 21 over 12 months old?

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2nd September 2015, 11 years ago | 15

I just received a Court Order which struck out my claim for possession. The reason given was: “Section 21 expired...

Tenants in common – sale after husband passing

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1st September 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I wish to sell a property owned by my husband and I as joint tenants in common, he has died...

Buying a property with a regulated tenant in?

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1st September 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I have chance of purchasing a reasonable property via an auction.The problem is that the tenant has been living there...

Going down the limited company route with self employed friend

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1st September 2015, 11 years ago | 8

Am just starting out with a couple of non-mortgaged properties but plan to grow and as I am a HRT...