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Is a rolling AST enforceable?

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15th August 2014, 12 years ago | 4

My 6 month AST is due to end and I would ideally like to continue renting on a statutory periodic,...

HMO tenant with contagious illness – can landlord be liable?

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15th August 2014, 12 years ago | 6

I have recently been told that a resident in a HMO has got Hepatitis. As they share kitchen, bathroom, and...

Coin operated industrial washing machine

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15th August 2014, 12 years ago | 8

I am interested in buying a coin operated washing machine to cater for about 15 people. Can anyone recommend a...

Pros and cons of using a company to source buy-to-let properties?

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14th August 2014, 12 years ago | 6

There are a number of offerings out there for sourcing properties, prepackaged up, sometimes even offering full management and so...

My Mortgage Lender Has Damaged My Credit Rating – HELP!

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14th August 2014, 12 years ago | 9

Please advise me on how best to fight with this issue. I was recently refused a mortgage by a lender....

First property, purchased at auction, feeling shafted – HELP!

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14th August 2014, 12 years ago | 17

I have just bought the flat from auction which is due to complete in two days time. It was was...

Are mortgage arrangement fees off-settable against tax?

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13th August 2014, 12 years ago | 24

I was inspired to ask this question based on the article that Mark Alexander wrote this morning about one very...

BTL in Joint names to inherit

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13th August 2014, 12 years ago | 3

My mother-in-law wants to invest in BTL and borrow money in my wife’s name & hers. Both are full time...

How to chase landlord in court for late deposit protection

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13th August 2014, 12 years ago | 18

My tenancy ended last year on 7-June-2013. It was joint tenancy which started in Dec-2011 , ending on Nov-2012. The...

Agent Wants £600 to End Contract

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13th August 2014, 12 years ago | 7

Hi, apologies if this is a common question but I’ve tried the search option but not found the answer. I...

Purchasing property with cash

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12th August 2014, 12 years ago | 5

Hi, I am in the process of purchasing my second buy to let property with cash. My first has a...

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What are the busiest periods and areas of highest demand for residential lettings?

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12th August 2014, 12 years ago | 1

I am doing a little market research and find conflicting information on the Internet so thought I might get some...

Other Landlords experiences of successfully getting Rent arrears from evicted HB tenants

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12th August 2014, 12 years ago | 83

Hi fellow members, Love to hear your thoughts/experiences: I’m going through the eviction process on two properties which are let...

Company director of management company empty’s bank account

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12th August 2014, 12 years ago | 5

I have not mentioned any names as there is an ongoing police case. I would like some options with regard...

Noisy Tenant, Should I evict?

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12th August 2014, 12 years ago | 9

I have a tenant in a flat which is in a block of four, I only own one of the...

VAT due on Landlords’ Rent and Legal Protection Insurance?

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12th August 2014, 12 years ago | 3

As I am frequently out of the country I have a single rental property under full management with a local agent....

Newbie investor keen for auction advice

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12th August 2014, 12 years ago | 5

My husband and I are new to property investing. We are currently living in a 3 bed semi which we...

Reduction in Capital Gains by transferring to spouse

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11th August 2014, 12 years ago | 6

My wife has a mortgaged flat solely in her name which we are looking to sell which would have a...

Communication issues to landlord via agent

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11th August 2014, 12 years ago | 17

Is it possible to ask the letting agents/landlord for all the information they hold on you through the freedom of...

Tenant wanting to sub-let

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11th August 2014, 12 years ago | 23

Since 2009 I have let a flat that was my mother’s through a letting agent. The agent is very inactive...

Who benefits from evicted tenants upgrades?

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11th August 2014, 12 years ago | 4

I would be grateful if you could help me. I have just evicted a housing benefit tenant over a protracted...