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Residential and commercial in one?

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29th January 2014, 12 years ago | 3

I’m a buy-to-let landlord of one property (should be two in a couple of weeks). My wife came across another...

Why has supply of properties dropped?

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29th January 2014, 12 years ago | 6

Does anyone have any suggestions as to why the supply of new properties for sale in London has has reduced...

Buying a property with a lifetime tenancy

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29th January 2014, 12 years ago | 13

Hi all, I have been looking at sales particulars for 3 bed house which is subject to a lifetime tenancy....

Calculating rent arrears when dealing with partial payments

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28th January 2014, 12 years ago | 15

How do I work out when a tenant hits the ‘2 months arrears’ threshold that allows for the serving of...

Check out report – can a landlord insist on being there?

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28th January 2014, 12 years ago | 38

We are about to check out at the end of a tenancy. The landlord is insisting that he attends the...

Property developing VAT

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28th January 2014, 12 years ago | 9

I know this site is mainly for renting, but a lot of landlords also flip properties so may be able...

Maximising Cheap Mortgage Funds

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28th January 2014, 12 years ago | 14

Hello All, Just a quick one. I’m keen to get some opinions on the way forward. I currently have one...

Why don’t agents use ‘bad tenant’ databases?

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27th January 2014, 12 years ago | 20

I’ve discovered that a tenant I’m currently trying to remove is already registered on a ‘bad tenant’ database. I’ve done...

Noisey tenants are putting my HMO Licence at risk

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27th January 2014, 12 years ago | 3

HELP! I’ve an HMO Licensed flat in Edinburgh. My tenants have been noisy late at night and the Council Night...

Can I hold the letting agent liable?

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27th January 2014, 12 years ago | 20

A tenant has left a property with damage worth more than the deposit held, as well as owing one month’s...

Estate agents duty of care to tenants?

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27th January 2014, 12 years ago | 34

My partner and I began renting a house through an estate agent last year. We paid our month upfront, our...

Worried about a 20% drop in property prices?

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26th January 2014, 12 years ago | 22

Hello! I am hoping to get some ideas from a dilemma that I have. I have just had an offer...

Accidental Landlord Twice – needs experienced help please

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26th January 2014, 12 years ago | 16

Hello everyone, I need advice as a Buy To Let novice I am what might be called an accidental landlord....

Proof of section 8 notice

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24th January 2014, 12 years ago | 14

How do I prove I’ve served a tenant a Section 8 notice? Since my tenant stopped paying he’s totally dropped...

To fix or not to fix that is the question for a first timer

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24th January 2014, 12 years ago | 4

Hello all, I am a prospective first time landlord and am asking for any advice regarding buy to let mortgages....

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Why are local authorities Paying Housing Benefit directly to tenants?

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23rd January 2014, 12 years ago | 20

I have recently written to Wellingborough Council as follows and would be interested in the views of other landlords (in...

Housing Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol – need to reply in 20 days!!

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23rd January 2014, 12 years ago | 74

Can anybody help me please? My previous tenant has appointed a solicitor who has written to me claiming for numerous...

First Time Buyer (BTL)

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23rd January 2014, 12 years ago | 15

Hello Mark, I hope you are well and I will keep this short as I know you get asked a...

Mark Alexander and David Morris MP considering an Early Day Motion at the Houses of Parliament 21-01-2014

Campaigns Against Tracker Mortgage Rate Hikes Reach Parliament

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22nd January 2014, 12 years ago | 0

The campaigns organised by members of Property118 against hikes to tracker rate mortgage margins moved up a gear yesterday when...

Landlords Insurance and pest infestations

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22nd January 2014, 12 years ago | 5

Please can anyone tell me if landlords insurance policies cover pest infestations? Including any damage caused by the pests. We...

Eviction Advice – Drug Den

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22nd January 2014, 12 years ago | 15

I have a long standing tenant who up until around 8 months ago never caused a problem. Various family issues...