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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...

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...