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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...

Modern Method of Auction – does reservation fee count towards mortgage value

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16th February 2015, 11 years ago | 12

We are considering a property for sale by modern method of auction, specifically by Great Northern Property Auctions. The vendor...

Watch Out – Best Mortgages But With a Catch!

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16th February 2015, 11 years ago | 11

Watch out. We bought 2 properties recently on really good terms with Woolwich & Natwest. The Mortgages were very good...

Inheritance planning need advice

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16th February 2015, 11 years ago | 5

Looking for some advice on what’s best to do in our current situation. My mother has a BTL portfolio of...

Assigning part of an AST

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16th February 2015, 11 years ago | 3

My property has 4 students. One is dropping out of Uni. In the AST, he’s allowed to find a replacement...

Raising a deposit for a buy to let

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15th February 2015, 11 years ago | 8

I own a house worth £320,000 with no mortgage or loans. I want to buy a ‘buy-to-let’ property for £180,000...

What’s your Vote? Strategy Options for 15 yr Plan

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15th February 2015, 11 years ago | 9

Firstly, can I say what a great website this is – full of really useful content and discussion, especially for...