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How do I get the best return on my property?

24th November 2013, 12 years ago | 15

Scenario: I rent a terraced property, may consider selling in future, currently I overpay on mortgage to reduce the amount...

Investor jumping between buy and sell decisions in the property market

Should I sell my under-performing property and invest better?

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19th November 2013, 12 years ago | 5

I own a purpose-built first floor flat in a block of just 8 in St Albans, two bedrooms, 1 en-suite....

Capital Gains Tax Mitigation Question

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19th November 2013, 12 years ago | 23

One of our properties becomes vacant next month and I am very tempted to sell it. It has at least...

Will A Hazard Awareness Notice in a HMO affect Value?

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19th November 2013, 12 years ago | 10

I have a five bedroom house which I have just made 6 bedroom with a loft conversion, making it a...

Council demanding £9,000 for change of use from guest house to HMO

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18th November 2013, 12 years ago | 15

I would be grateful for your advice on the following HMO application matter. I am in the process of applying...

Student Let Gone Wrong – Advice Required

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18th November 2013, 12 years ago | 52

I have a foreign student and his partner who started living in my property in September. He is a student...

Regulated buy to let – affordability check for tenants?

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18th November 2013, 12 years ago | 13

I own a property on a residential mortgage. I am in the process of acquiring another property on a residential...

Please help me with my BTL dilemma

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15th November 2013, 12 years ago | 34

This is my first question and will not be the last so please treat me easy. I am trying to...

Leap of faith or road to disaster?

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11th November 2013, 12 years ago | 27

I’m teetering on the edge. I have played it safe all my life and now want to do something for...

Landlord Bank Account for Multiple Properties

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11th November 2013, 12 years ago | 4

I have a separate bank account to receive rent and pay expenses for my property portfolio (80+ properties). Up until...

Choosing a property location

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11th November 2013, 12 years ago | 14

My buy to let property portfolio is within three miles of my main residence but I would venture further out. My...

HMO Question – are basins in bedrooms mandatory?

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9th November 2013, 12 years ago | 25

Is it a legal requirement that every bedroom in a licensable HMO has to have a wash hand basin? I...

Letting Agent won’t release rent (6 months paid in advance)

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7th November 2013, 12 years ago | 12

My tenants have paid 6 month rent in advance ( as they did in the previous 6 months with no...

HMO Internal locks ‘deal breaker’?

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7th November 2013, 12 years ago | 15

I’m at the point of exchange on an HMO licensed 5 bed house, currently let to students. I received a...

What accountancy software do landlords use?

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7th November 2013, 12 years ago | 49

Hi all, I’m fairly new to property investing and brand new to this site. Thanks Property Geek, Rob Dix, for...

Good debt recovery agent?

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1st November 2013, 13 years ago | 39

I have recently had an absconding tenant who owes me £5,000 in rent arrears. I have used debt recovery agents...

Help regarding being a victim of subletting

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31st October 2013, 13 years ago | 13

A well known national letting agency franchise office based in Ealing advertised flatshare, I viewed the property and agreed to...

Are freeholders obliged to insure against escape of water?

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30th October 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I am a leaseholder in a large block of flats built in 2007. After two flats were severely damaged by...

Landlords lose the Zero Tariff with the energy companies

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30th October 2013, 13 years ago | 4

Most savvy landlords will have negotiated with their energy providers, so that in between tenants the tariff automatically reverts to...

I’m losing a tenant every 6 months, please help!

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29th October 2013, 13 years ago | 58

Hi all, My fifth tenant has now decided to leave after having been subject to 6 months of abuse and...

How far back can overpaid Housing Benefit be reclaimed from Landlords?

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29th October 2013, 13 years ago | 32

I am looking for confirmation of the legislation regarding reclaiming Housing Benefit overpaid directly to a private landlord. Is it...