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Building regulations and sound testing for HMO?

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14th October 2014, 12 years ago | 17

I am creating a 6 bedroom HMO, with ensuite to most rooms, part of the work is adding a loft...

Duration after tenancy ends for deposit claim

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14th October 2014, 12 years ago | 7

I purchased a house last year which had a tenant on a 6 month AST living in the property. I...

Underletting Deed – what is it?

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14th October 2014, 12 years ago | 5

My daughter, who rents a flat, has just presented us with a form to witness for her in relation to...

Mortgage Redeemed – should I port deal to another property?

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14th October 2014, 12 years ago | 5

I recently sold a BTL which whilst it generated good net profit when occupied (mainly due to low tracker rate...

Are there any reasons why a house purchase won’t Complete after Exchange of contracts?

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14th October 2014, 12 years ago | 8

Once we have exchanged contracts are there any feasible reasons why we won’t then complete the sale of our house?...

Property Investment Strategy and Advice Required

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13th October 2014, 12 years ago | 13

I wondered if you could give me your thoughts on my situation although I have only 2 properties! BTL was...

The fall out from Divorce

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13th October 2014, 12 years ago | 1

Does anyone have any advice for a woman soon to be divorced. I may get a dozen properties from...

Are the price of flats in London about to fall?

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13th October 2014, 12 years ago | 19

I know it’s difficult to predict the future of the housing market with any certainty but I’d still like to...

My First Tax Return as a Landlord

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13th October 2014, 12 years ago | 5

Hello All, I will soon have to complete a Tax Return I believe as I now rent out a Property....

Letting agency breaking contract early

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13th October 2014, 12 years ago | 2

Our tenant had signed a 12 month contract until April 2015. We rent out our house through an estate agents...

Do we stick or twist?

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13th October 2014, 12 years ago | 1

We own our home in South East London with no debt and are fortunate to own a property in Portugal...

Renting rooms within a house or renting the whole house itself?

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9th October 2014, 12 years ago | 7

I am looking to buy a three bedroom buy to let property in Swindon, Wiltshire and was wondering whether it...

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Council Empty Property Strategy

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9th October 2014, 12 years ago | 6

I recently wrote to my local council (Herefordshire) requesting a list of the empty properties listed on their books. I...

Property Portfolio Leverage – what is the right amount?

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8th October 2014, 12 years ago | 17

Leverage is a topic that I spend a great deal of time thinking about. In my humble opinion a lot...

Buy to Let Property Investment Income at Retirement

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8th October 2014, 12 years ago | 33

** Editors Note – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DISCUSSION THREAD ** At retirement, what is the best financial strategy to draw income,...

Letting to previous owners

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8th October 2014, 12 years ago | 43

I have recently signed for a property (completing next week), and the estate agent (with whom I have had a...

Debate with Landlady – Right to have a pet

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8th October 2014, 12 years ago | 54

My partner and I moved into a privately rented flat 2 months ago. We really get on with our landlady...

Letting agent ignoring tenant enquiries about unprotected deposit

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7th October 2014, 12 years ago | 8

I have new tenants and am trying to help them recover their deposit from their previous tenancy. The tenancy agreement...

Will I be able to Obtain a Mortgage?

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7th October 2014, 12 years ago | 4

I intend to team up with a friend to purchase a 5 bedroom house for £400K because each of us...

Freeholder claiming arrears

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7th October 2014, 12 years ago | 15

We bought a flat (to let out) in 2012 and for 6 months our solicitors could not get hold of...

Multi-let ex-council property with Restriction of Covenant

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6th October 2014, 12 years ago | 10

I am in a process of purchasing an ex-council property with aim to rent it out as multi-let. The vendor...