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EPC – Is it private information?

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22nd December 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Just come across something of interest and certainly a discussion point. You can opt out of the EPC register if...

Hydrogen Ready Stopgap?

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22nd December 2022, 4 years ago | 8

Hi everyone, I am looking to replace a central heating boiler in a property with a new one and considering...

Christmas Party Tax Allowances for UK Limited Companies

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22nd December 2022, 4 years ago | 1

What is the tax allowance for Christmas Parties for UK limited companies? ANSWER (provided by “Artificial Intelligence”) In the United...

Doubling ground rent get-out clauses?

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22nd December 2022, 4 years ago | 0

We have received an offer to vary a lease that originally contained a doubling clause by the developer. It has...

Tenants left with electric meter broken?

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21st December 2022, 4 years ago | 12

I had tenants move out with no notice, and no keys returned. Eventually, I decided they were not coming back...

Regularisation certificate for a dormer window?

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21st December 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hello, I have a regularisation certificate for a dormer window extension to an existing loft. I first applied for planning...

Petition to reinstate mortgage interest tax relief?

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20th December 2022, 4 years ago | 24

Since I reposted the petition link this morning, only 500 or so people have signed it! I appreciate not everyone...

Replacement windows in a leasehold flat?

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20th December 2022, 4 years ago | 13

Hello, The old uPVC windows in the leasehold flat I rent out need replacing but I am not clear if...

Pay it off, half or not?

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20th December 2022, 4 years ago | 8

I have a £100k interest-only mortgage outstanding on a tenanted property with a value of £150K. I have the money...

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Short term let business rates?

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20th December 2022, 4 years ago | 0

Hello, I have recently switched a 1 bed property that I rented out long term rental into a short term...

Landlord sending mail to rented property?

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20th December 2022, 4 years ago | 42

Hi all, My landlord in the UK is allegedly abroad but has told the managing agent that he wants all...

EPC exemption for stand alone buildings under 50sq/m?

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19th December 2022, 4 years ago | 13

For over 30 years now, I’ve rented out a small detached property, 30sq/m according to the EPC, which used to...

Preparing myself for Making Tax Digital?

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19th December 2022, 4 years ago | 28

Hello everyone, We’ve been advised that from April 2024 we will be required to make quarterly returns and an End...

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Problems with mould as heating turned down?

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19th December 2022, 4 years ago | 16

We have had our flats for over twenty years and they are all in good condition. We have had very...

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Government energy discount – Do tenants or the Landlord get this?

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15th December 2022, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, this is the scenario: Landlord owns and rents a property to students. Landlord is the registered payer for energy...

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Claiming deposit?

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15th December 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, a tenant has disappeared after a possession order was granted owing thousands in rent. I have requested the deposit...

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New model for Student HMOs post Renters Reform Bill?

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13th December 2022, 4 years ago | 34

For mitigation against the worst implications of the (expected) Renters’ Reform Bill for my Student HMOs, I am mulling a...

Only 3 for an HMO beware the sting in the tail?

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9th December 2022, 4 years ago | 12

Hello, As of 9th December 2021 the Lambeth BC decided to reduce the number of unrelated people using shared facilities...

HMO changes with existing tenant?

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8th December 2022, 4 years ago | 6

The Local Borough Council introduced changes to the government’s housing 2004 scheme at end of last year. We initially had...

Creating a new tenancy while property is on the market for sale?

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8th December 2022, 4 years ago | 7

Hello all, a scenario I have not come across before has arisen. I have for sale a large converted Victorian...

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Is there a future market for fully paid in advance 6 month ASTs?

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7th December 2022, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, As we’ve now entered a tougher period for the prospect of increased rent arrears, what do fellow members feel...