Readers Question

To sell or not to sell?

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28th November 2013, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 years ago | 6

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

How do I get the best return on my property?

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24th November 2013, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 years ago | 12

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