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Early redemption fees, worth it?

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22nd January 2015, 11 years ago | 9

Hello! I have managed to hang on to 2 properties which I could not sell during the credit crunch. It...

Refurbishment costs and building a team

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22nd January 2015, 11 years ago | 7

I’m new in the BTL area and need some advice; I’ve been shown flats that the estate agents describe as...

Duped by landlord over rent and deposit who was a bankrupt

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20th January 2015, 11 years ago | 3

Hello my name is Joy and I have a small problem maybe you can help. I write on behalf of...

How do I fight back after hearing went badly?

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20th January 2015, 11 years ago | 44

I served section 21 to my LHA tenant and possession order was granted and hearing day was set last month....

Pre-Approval for loan on property?

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20th January 2015, 11 years ago | 9

Having read your article Mark on balancing high gearing with high liquidity (v useful info thank you) I’m wondering if...

Sale and Rent Back Question

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19th January 2015, 11 years ago | 4

Discussing the possibility to buy a house with Tenants. However the tenants sold the house to current landlord in 2008...

Human Rights and Notice to Quit

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19th January 2015, 11 years ago | 10

Useful information which I thought I would share …….. one for all and all for one! Sims v Dacorum Borough...

Checks needed for DSS / LHA tenant?

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19th January 2015, 11 years ago | 121

Hi everyone, I have found a family that I want to rent my house to and they will be claiming...

My first Buy to Let – Is the estate agent being fair on price?

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16th January 2015, 11 years ago | 16

I am running into a confusion as you might expect when you buy your first buy to let. I looked...

First Time Buy to Let for 18yr old

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16th January 2015, 11 years ago | 12

I am new so apologies if I make all sorts of mistakes and ask seemingly daft questions. My daughter is...

What do Landlords want most from events?

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15th January 2015, 11 years ago | 2

I work for an Estate Agency and every year we organise events at our branches where we discuss topics such...

Is Crowd Funding available on my own property?

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15th January 2015, 11 years ago | 1

As the owner of a HMO property I recently looked at options to raise funds against the property via the...

Joint Freehold Responsibilites turn into nightmare – help!

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15th January 2015, 11 years ago | 7

Bought and sold a flat with a joint freehold. I decided to keep the joint freehold for a rainy day...

Build-Up of Ground Rent Debt from billing error

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14th January 2015, 11 years ago | 6

I own and live in a flat based in central London. A separate company manages the building and ground rent...

Partner Buy Out – is 50/50 fair?

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13th January 2015, 11 years ago | 16

I have a buy to let which was originally purchased for £200,000 with a silent partner 50:50 who now wishes...

Equity Release Burden on ageing couple

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12th January 2015, 11 years ago | 7

Dear 118 Community, first of all, a happy and prosperous new year to you all. One of our friends parents...

What is wrong with the Preventing Retaliatory Evictions amendment to the Deregulation Bill?

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12th January 2015, 11 years ago | 29

As readers are probably aware, Sections 1 and 2 of the Tenancies (Reform) Bill have been proposed as an amendment...

Noisy landlady at night keeps teacher awake?

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11th January 2015, 11 years ago | 30

My daughter rents a room in a 2 bed flat in Hove, the other room is the landlady’s room. My...

Buying houses vs flats in East London

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9th January 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I am looking to add more properties to my very small portfolio. There are not that many freehold houses on...

Is Broadband still necessary for HMOs ?

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8th January 2015, 11 years ago | 16

As a HMO Landlord I am seriously considering not providing Broadband services anymore or at least changing my current provider....

Tenant has died with no will and difficulties with next of kin

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7th January 2015, 11 years ago | 5

Please has anyone got any advice for me on how to get permission to clear out a property. One of...