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unhealthy and unsafe building – can I move out?

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1st September 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I moved in a flat a month ago and these are the issues I have: 1. the close of the...

Any case law on covenant preventing my use of a property as an HMO?

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1st September 2015, 11 years ago | 5

I am in the process of purchasing a property to use as a small (C4 use class) HMO. The Title...

Who Moves your tenants?

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1st September 2015, 11 years ago | 0

I am new to the Property 118 Forums and not really an active blogger or social media guru, but starting...

Trapped in consent to let and negative equity dilemma?

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1st September 2015, 11 years ago | 5

I have a flat which is in negative equity by 25k. As the flat wasn’t suitable for my little girl...

Wireless smoke detectors

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28th August 2015, 11 years ago | 20

I have recently taken on a new property and had an electrician in to look at putting in smoke/ heat...

Tax efficient way to invest in French 2nd home?

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28th August 2015, 11 years ago | 0

Hi, I am planning to buy a UK BTL in order to fund the purchase and refurb of a house...

CCJs registered at property from ex wife?

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26th August 2015, 11 years ago | 2

I’m hoping that you can all help me or at least send me in the right direction. My partner and...

Mice problem in rural area

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26th August 2015, 11 years ago | 7

I would like to ask if mice are a landlords responsibility to deal with or a tenants. I am a...

Pest Control for Silverfish?

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25th August 2015, 11 years ago | 5

Can anyone advise on whether its the landlords responsibility to get rid of Silverfish? They are harmless and occasionally appear...

Buying a buy to let through a limited company

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24th August 2015, 11 years ago | 33

In the light of recent budget changes, until we see any response from government with respect to concessions they may...

Remortgage from BTL to residential

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24th August 2015, 11 years ago | 2

I’d be grateful for advice on what should a simple issue, but isn’t. I own two properties with similar value....

Subletting can lead to unlicensed HMO

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24th August 2015, 11 years ago | 24

Imagine a 3 bedroom family house is let to a small family – a couple and a new born child...

Should prospective tenant be avoided after offering 12 months rent upfront

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24th August 2015, 11 years ago | 5

A prospective tenant whose bank account does not show proof of either regular or adequate income nor of rent payments...

Budget changes to W and T allowance solution?

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24th August 2015, 11 years ago | 8

Just has a thought about the removal of the 10% Wear & Tear allowance as of 2016. Up to now...

Off Plan new build concerns?

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20th August 2015, 11 years ago | 16

I am considering buying an off plan first floor 2 bed apartment in Biggleswade. These are going to be part...

Lawns ruined and tenant is refusing to pay?

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20th August 2015, 11 years ago | 29

My tenant has been in two years and in that time has totally neglected the two small lawns at the...

Evicting Parents in Law

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20th August 2015, 11 years ago | 3

Over 5 years ago my parents in law moved in with us. We have a big house and they occupy...

Tenant signs lease then changes mind and situation turns ugly!

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18th August 2015, 11 years ago | 21

I have an ugly situation on my hands here despite my many years experience in lettings. Our new tenants (&...

Rent to Rent holiday let – advice please

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18th August 2015, 11 years ago | 7

I own several properties, and I also lease several properties from other landlords to rent out (an agreed Rent to...

Newbie – needs a bit of advice buying flat and Freehold

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18th August 2015, 11 years ago | 8

I am buying my first BTL in an area away from me (my family live there and its much cheaper)....

Charges from freeholder for sub-letting

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17th August 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I rent a flat out through a company called Northwood who give me guaranteed rent. The company that own the...