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Government funded carbon monoxide detectors?

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18th September 2015, 11 years ago | 15

I know this has been a popular subject over the last few months however, now the October deadline is looming...

Can I sublet on Airbnb as a tenant without permission

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16th September 2015, 11 years ago | 27

I rent a flat. The landlord has not given me permission to sub let. I want to put the flat...

Landlocked property – no access rights?

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16th September 2015, 11 years ago | 1

I’m looking to purchase an property from an auctioneer, but I’ve been told it is not mortgage able due to...

Please help after friend breaks the tenancy agreement

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15th September 2015, 11 years ago | 4

My partner and I moved into a property with a friend on June 1st. Over the past few months she...

Are Guarantors automatically covering a new contract?

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15th September 2015, 11 years ago | 11

A letting agent is advising that when tenants renew a tenancy agreement i.e. sign a new contract for the next...

Flipping realistic still ?

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15th September 2015, 11 years ago | 3

I have a budget of about 200k and am looking to acquire 2 properties a year (in need of modernization)....

Putting together a case after the deposits disappeared

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15th September 2015, 11 years ago | 0

Has anyone out there dealt with My Home My House Ltd (Northwood Middx), Lionsgate International Ltd (Knightsbridge London), ZM Properties...

Jeremy Corbyn to effectively Confiscate Landlords Properties

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14th September 2015, 11 years ago | 65

It doesn’t get any worse for landlords than Jeremy Corbyn. He has said that the ‘Right To Buy’ policy that...

How to deal with AST and two thirds split of rent?

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14th September 2015, 11 years ago | 23

If the lease states a flat can only be rented out as a whole unit rather than by rooms, would...

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...