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Existing tenants in auctioned flat?

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2nd February 2024, 3 years ago | 18

Hello readers, I am again seeking people’s superior knowledge. A flat in a block where I have the Freehold has...

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Help with HMO selective licence

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2nd February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I own an ex LA flat which I have rented to a group of 3 students since 2016. I...

Rayburn safety concerns and tenant dispute?

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2nd February 2024, 3 years ago | 2

Hi, we bought a property with a tenant on an AST periodic tenancy from a company that owned a large...

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Help please! I need to move into my BTL property

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2nd February 2024, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I have a BTL property which I have had for two years now. But my circumstances have changed and...

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LHA increase – BAP and S13 confusion?

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1st February 2024, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I am trying to prepare in advance of 1st April when the new LHA rate is applied. According to...

Capital gains tax – Sneaky rules?

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31st January 2024, 3 years ago | 12

WARNING For those who aren’t aware: Taxpayers have 60 days from the date of completion of the disposal (not the...

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Facing rent freeze dilemma?

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31st January 2024, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, some background the property is based in the London/South East region. Tenants were struggling historically and large arrears built...

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Scotland – Tenant bringing up notice after I failed to sell?

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30th January 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hi, I served notice to my tenant last year and she gave me 28 days notice and vacated. I wanted to...

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High agency fees when terminating property management contract?

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30th January 2024, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, We signed a contract with an agency for them to manage our relationship with the tenants back in 2019....

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A cautionary tale of not having landlord insurance?

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30th January 2024, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, Nice and simple, just visited a friend who got flooded out and is now in temporary accommodation. He tells...

Setting up a Limited Company for a shared family holiday cottage?

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29th January 2024, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I am planning to set up a Limited Company to enable shared ownership of our family’s holiday cottage and...

Home as office allowance – Any experience/advice?

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26th January 2024, 3 years ago | 11

Hi, so for twenty-odd years I’ve been told by my accountants that I can claim 10% of my home expenses...

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S21 issued, one tenant vacated not sure on the second tenant?

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26th January 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I’m trying to help someone who has vacated a property that is on a joint AST. No notice has...

Query over six month break clause

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26th January 2024, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, we have rented out property for many years and our experience of 6-month break clauses has always been that...

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Section 21 being disputed?

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26th January 2024, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I intend to issue an S21 on a tenant that lacks mental capacity and has a Deputy of the...

How to tackle screaming noisy new neighbours?

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26th January 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, my tenants have messaged me with concerns about the new tenants in the flat below them. The building is...

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Tenant gave notice then changed his mind?

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25th January 2024, 3 years ago | 32

Hello, I am selling all my properties and planned to send the S21 to the tenant of the ‘next in...

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When condensation and mould is caused by the tenant?

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24th January 2024, 3 years ago | 79

Hello, We are currently dealing with a tenant who has complained to environmental health about the damp in their property....

Family renting – Should I commit?

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24th January 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hi everyone, Newbie here and I am looking for advice on letting to my son and his partner. I know...

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HMO house with AST – two of four tenants are leaving?

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24th January 2024, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, Two out of four tenants on an AST with a Lambeth HMO licence have given individual notice until 31/3/24....

Limited company landlord filling out Form N5B?

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23rd January 2024, 3 years ago | 3

Hi, I have a question about filling out form N5B – specifically on Question 1 and statement of truth, where...