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Service Charge Increase Justified?

17th December 2013, 12 years ago | 18

Our management company has just increased the service charge for our flats by 23% starting January 2014 (excluding ground rent...

Below Market Value Question

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17th December 2013, 12 years ago | 5

I know that due diligence is needed when buying Below Market Value “BMV” when the vendor is in financial difficulty....

Can I claim tax relief on remortgage interest?

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16th December 2013, 12 years ago | 6

I’m looking for some clarity on taking equity out of a BTL Property, and whether the interest on the loans...

Can I employ my wife to manage my properties?

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13th December 2013, 12 years ago | 34

I own 6 BTL’s, all mortgaged, acquired over 12 years. They are all in my sole name. I employ local...

Transfer of equity on a Buy to Let – Advice Required

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12th December 2013, 12 years ago | 14

My wife and myself jointly own a BTL which we let out. I am a higher rate tax payer but...

How can we convince landlords we would make good tenants?

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9th December 2013, 12 years ago | 19

We are about to have our home repossessed and are looking to rent but obviously failing credit checks. The repossession...

Robust BTL Strategy required for £1m investment in Scotland

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3rd December 2013, 12 years ago | 33

Hello everyone. I hope this finds you all well in the run up to the festive period. My name is...

Freehold Managers Unreasonable Fees for Subletting Consent

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2nd December 2013, 12 years ago | 89

Hello everyone, especially the legal people amongst you. I am in DESPERATE need of legal advice! I am sure this...

First timer – buy cash or take buy to let mortgages?

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2nd December 2013, 12 years ago | 16

I’m so glad I found this forum as I have been trying to decide for months what I should do...

End of Tenancy Repairs … vinyl flooring

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2nd December 2013, 12 years ago | 16

I have a property that has been let to a DSS tenant which has now come to an end. We...

Until when is a tenant responsible for their share of the bills?

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30th November 2013, 12 years ago | 23

I wonder if anyone could give me their thoughts on what should be a blindingly obvious question. I have 6...

Council Tax Liability Order Imposed without my knowledge!

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29th November 2013, 12 years ago | 24

I’d like an opinion on how to proceed please with brief details as follows: I rent out a property in...

Selling house – looking to invest

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29th November 2013, 12 years ago | 7

Hi would be interested in any thoughts on the following. I split with my partner 2 years ago and the...

To sell or not to sell?

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28th November 2013, 12 years ago | 41

First of all thank you for all your suggestions and opinions. I have a property in negative equity, which I...

How should I deal with a down valuation?

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27th November 2013, 12 years ago | 33

I operate in what I think is fairly straightforward way; buy a distressed property, add value, get a valuation, mortgage...

Freehold Managing Agent Refuses to Handover Records

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27th November 2013, 12 years ago | 3

I have become involved in a dispute with Freehold Managing Agents and seek advice from 118 readers. The base of...

Would you invest in Manchester or London property?

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27th November 2013, 12 years ago | 10

Hi again Quick question – I have raised equity through remortgaging my main residence. I have about £80-100K. I have...

Converting to a 12 month tenancy agreement

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25th November 2013, 12 years ago | 5

Hi Mark, This is my first property and the initial 6 month tenancy agreement is finishing at the end of...

Letting agents vetting systems

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25th November 2013, 12 years ago | 11

I use letting agent to find my tenants and have recently used one of the big companies in my area....

Energy efficiency – why should landlords care?

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24th November 2013, 12 years ago | 9

Does undertaking energy efficiency of rental stock helps to increase income? Is there any established research on this subject? Why...

VIRGIN property investor needs advice

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24th November 2013, 12 years ago | 6

VIRGIN investor needs help (male sorry lol) – 6 questions incl – Always get new fixed BTL mortgages? And if...