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Accidental Landlord Twice – needs experienced help please

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26th January 2014, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 years ago | 15

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

Receiving a section 21(1)b

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22nd January 2014, 13 years ago | 28

My daughters landlord has served her with a section 21(1)b Notice to quit as they are selling the house. Her...

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Buy to Let Bungalow purchase requiring a light refurb

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20th January 2014, 13 years ago | 15

I’m currently looking at a bungalow marketed by an estate agent which is a repossession. I expect it to sell...

Scottish AST legality in England? CT query.

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20th January 2014, 13 years ago | 3

Hi all, I was asked for some advice by a friend, but this one was a little beyond my experience,...

Buy To Let Mortgage and Renting to a Ltd Company

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20th January 2014, 13 years ago | 12

Hi All I have another question I would like to put to anyone with experiences of Buy to Let mortgages....

How to find high yielding properties?

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19th January 2014, 13 years ago | 2

I’m quite new to investing in property, I’ve been using the landlord calculator and I can’t find any good investments,...

Allowing Family to move into your property

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17th January 2014, 13 years ago | 3

I have a 4 bedroom house which is empty some 2-3 months as i work traveling around the world, I...

Loan To Value or Loan To Purchase Price?

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16th January 2014, 13 years ago | 7

Hi everyone Are there any BTL lenders that lend against the property valuation rather than the lower purchase price? For...

Interest Only or Repayment – what do you do believe and why?

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16th January 2014, 13 years ago | 46

I have read lot’s of articles and listened to podcasts. I have also read through Mark’s account of interest vs....

Selective licence refused

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14th January 2014, 13 years ago | 2

I have been refused a licence from Newham due to association with a convicted criminal. I have been a landlord...

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Portfolio growth strategy – how do you fund your next purchase?

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13th January 2014, 13 years ago | 5

I’m looking to better understand how fellow landlords have funded their portfolio. I’m very aware there is no single right...

Council charging for new roof – can they?

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13th January 2014, 13 years ago | 4

Any advise would be greatly received as we have a problem with a new roof being put on a council...

Tenant wanting to end tenancy early

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13th January 2014, 13 years ago | 12

I am a tenant of a property with my partner. Since moving, we have had continuous problems with faults requiring...