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Ending a 12 months fixed tenancy agreement?

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27th February 2023, 4 years ago | 8

Hello. I have a situation that commenced last month and I got some good pointers from here. Tenants are on...

Boiler/heating cover recommendations?

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24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 0

Hello, I am looking for some advice. I used to have boiler and heating cover for my semi-commercial residential house with...

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Stamp duty refund on property abroad?

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24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 1

Hi, My husband is Australian and owns a house in Australia. He hasn’t lived in it for over 15 years...

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Unoccupied Property Insurance?

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24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 5

Hello, we have tenants who will be leaving a property and the property has now been listed for sale. We...

Who’s in the pecking order – Landlord or tenant?

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24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 7

Hello, Our tenant has contacted us about a neighbour who is keeping chickens. Their hen house and run is at...

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Getting a mortgage on a Qualified Title?

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24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 0

Hello, I own 2 flats in the North East – basically a terrace house that has been split into an...

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Complaining about Universal Credit?

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24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 2

Hello, I’m just wondering if any landlord on here has had any success with a complaint against the shambolic way...

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Landlords are selling up because of ridiculous tax policies that are bleeding us dry!

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24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 15

Hello, How long does the government think this situation is sustainable for? Squeezing landlords dry with increased taxes and high...

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Commercial FRI with no EPC?

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24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, Please could I ask if it is a legal requirement for there to be a valid EPC on a...

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Agent termination charges for landlords?

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23rd February 2023, 4 years ago | 9

Hello, My agent has doubled the monthly management charges effective 1st March (this is for a fully managed service). I...

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Finding appropriate Lender for a multi let property?

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23rd February 2023, 4 years ago | 7

Hello, I would be interested to know whether anyone has had similar problems as me in finding an appropriate lender in...

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Service charge demands but no explanations?

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23rd February 2023, 4 years ago | 7

Hello, I hope someone can give an opinion. A long story short. We own 2 leasehold apartments within a 56 block....

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Tenants in situ – Previous landlord does not have Gas/Electric/DPS?

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23rd February 2023, 4 years ago | 76

Hi All, Just a bit of advice please. I am in the process of purchasing my first buy to let and...

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Existing outdoor stairs, very steep – access?

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23rd February 2023, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, We own a mansion block of flats made up of Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor flat. The...

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Were you successful in getting back rent?

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22nd February 2023, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, In cases of eviction, the chances of getting rent owed (plus legals etc) seem remote, but are there any...

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Built a new house – now struggling between splitting title and remortgaging?

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22nd February 2023, 4 years ago | 6

Hello to everyone, I’m new here and pretty fresh in the property world as well. I own a 3 bed semi...

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Tenant suing for condensation problems?

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21st February 2023, 4 years ago | 11

Hello, I have a tenant who is suing me for damp and mould problems. When the tenant moved into the property...

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Single occupancy AST installs wife and 2 children?

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21st February 2023, 4 years ago | 23

Hello, In November 2022 I accepted a new tenant on a 1 year AST. The property is a 2 bed...

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Property not registered with HM Land Registry after 16 months?

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20th February 2023, 4 years ago | 13

Looking for some post-completion help, please. We are new to property investing and we purchased two buy-to-let properties within a...

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N5B – Q6 Tenant was in there prior to my AST with them?

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20th February 2023, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, let me explain the situation, I am wanting to evict a tenant via the accelerated possession method using the...

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Tenant is dirty and careless, do we need to keep doing repairs?

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20th February 2023, 4 years ago | 45

Hello, My tenant generally pays on time, is cooperative and polite but is incapable of keeping the place up. It...