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Ending a rent guarantee contract with Northwood

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23rd February 2015, 11 years ago | 3

I wondered if anyone had some advice. I have informed Northwood that I do not want to renew my rent...

Planning ahead – 72 Years Remaining on Lease

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23rd February 2015, 11 years ago | 18

I’m hoping for some advice as to what if anything I should be doing in the near future so as...

Ending Short Assured Tenancy in Scotland due to rent arrears

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22nd February 2015, 11 years ago | 3

My tenant is now 3 months in arrears. I had written to them offering repayments in instalments which they accepted...

Freehold Reversionary Interest Value?

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22nd February 2015, 11 years ago | 4

We own a leasehold flat in a reasonably new build development of three flats. When we bought we were assigned...

Absent Tenant – concerned landlords seeks advice

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22nd February 2015, 11 years ago | 5

I have a tenant who first took my house in June 2013. First year was ok, then he told me...

My tenant gave me just 8 days notice – help please

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22nd February 2015, 11 years ago | 32

I am a relatively new landlord and have a tenant who wants to leave : she emailed me on the...

Old Gas Boiler for new – Tenant won’t sign!!

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22nd February 2015, 11 years ago | 8

In one of my properties I have a gas boiler which needs replacing. My tenant qualifies to have a new gas...

Where To Source Self Build Mortgages?

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22nd February 2015, 11 years ago | 6

Can anyone advise me where to source a Self Build Mortgage? I am looking to split the grounds of my...

Has anyone experienced situation where debtor has lied in court?

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22nd February 2015, 11 years ago | 12

I recently applied for a debtor with 4 months rent arrears to go to court to provide evidence of finances....

14 flats with only 50 years remaining on lease

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20th February 2015, 11 years ago | 17

Bought these 14 flats approx. 8 years ago when the market was on the up with the idea of paying...

Problems with Legal Property Title

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20th February 2015, 11 years ago | 8

Hi everyone. We are currently looking to invest in our first BTL and are considering purchasing via auction a leasehold...

How to find good builders?

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19th February 2015, 11 years ago | 1

This question may well have been asked but; how do I find builders that I want to do simple handy...

Getting my name onto the deeds of an inherited property

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18th February 2015, 11 years ago | 2

I have been left a 1/4 share in a mortgage free property, my question is, how is this done legally...

Can my letting agency sell my contract to another letting agency?

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18th February 2015, 11 years ago | 3

We’ve been with our letting agent 5 years and without warning or notice they tell me they’ve sold our contract...

Title splitting on freehold property

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18th February 2015, 11 years ago | 10

Hi there, I’m Chris from Benfleet, Essex. I’m relatively new to property investing and am seeking some advice if anyone out...

Documentation/Evidence for deductible interest

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18th February 2015, 11 years ago | 6

I understand the loan drawn from your principal home that is then used to finance 25% of the But to...

TDS and deposits held by agent

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17th February 2015, 11 years ago | 23

This one has gradually crept up on me……. As I now have several properties the value of deposits held by...

End of mortgage for Leasehold flat. Do I need a solicitor?

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16th February 2015, 11 years ago | 11

The mortgage for the purchase of the leasehold of my ex-council flat will end after one month. Do I need...

Benefits of owning a share of a freehold?

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16th February 2015, 11 years ago | 7

I own a flat in an 18 flat development. I get a good rental and the service charge is very...

Council Tax for absconding LHA tenant?

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16th February 2015, 11 years ago | 7

Since council tax for empty properties became a landlord’s responsibility in April 2013 councils are trying every which way they...

Noise in shared house

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16th February 2015, 11 years ago | 10

I live in house that I share with three other tenants. We all have locks on our bedroom doors. The...