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Croydon tenant in illegal property nightmare needs help!

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23rd December 2013, 13 years ago | 10

My name is Matthew and I a rented a property in Thornton Heath CR7. I am 3 months rent in...

Renting out a garage – agreement template?

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23rd December 2013, 13 years ago | 4

Dear Readers I have a 3 bedroom house that is let as a HMO. It has a detached garage which...

Mesne Profit – can it protect HMO landlords from a sneaky tenant trick?

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21st December 2013, 13 years ago | 13

Mesne Profit – Pronounced Meen Profit, what the heck does it mean? As a landlord with a small portfolio of...

Former tenant – unsettled Utilities bill

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20th December 2013, 13 years ago | 17

I had a tenant leave me with little notice, even though the agreement between us clearly stated that either party...

Future Interest Rate Rises

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19th December 2013, 13 years ago | 3

We hear many commentators referencing “when” interest rates may rise. Just yesterday I heard late 2014 and previously first quarter...

Should I issue a new 6 month AST to an existing tenant?

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19th December 2013, 13 years ago | 4

I have one property that I am currently renting out which has been tenanted for the past year (with no...

Case law on charging for rent arrears?

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18th December 2013, 13 years ago | 7

Over the last few years I have taken both tenants and their guarantors to court for both possession of my...

When a vendors contract ends can I buy direct?

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18th December 2013, 13 years ago | 4

I viewed a property which was up for auction on the 28th of November and did not sell. It was...

Questions re buying property with other people

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18th December 2013, 13 years ago | 5

This is probably fairly simple but I cannot seem to get my head around it. My wife and I and...

Service Charge Increase Justified?

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17th December 2013, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 years ago | 33

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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 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, 13 years ago | 24

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