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Tenant arranged removal of night rate meter in flat with electric heating?

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26th September 2022, 4 years ago | 28

Hello, Advice appreciated! I have a flat that has no gas, and has electric storage heaters which were on night...

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Long term negative equity problem?

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26th September 2022, 4 years ago | 8

Hi, I have had a one bed flat for the last ten years, but it has not increased in value....

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Cheap expat mortgages for UK landlords living abroad?

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23rd September 2022, 4 years ago | 0

Hi, I own 5 mortgaged rental properties in the UK. Since I am now living abroad I am concerned that...

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Is there still value from incorporating where no bank borrowings?

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22nd September 2022, 4 years ago | 2

Hi, Is there value from incorporating a buy to let portfolio where there are no bank borrowings? We have a...

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Carbon monoxide alarms – balanced flue boilers?

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22nd September 2022, 4 years ago | 15

Hi Guys and Gals, Can’t find a clear answer to “is a CO2 detector required for a modern balanced flue...

What counts as a new tenancy?

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21st September 2022, 4 years ago | 9

Hello, The government states that landlord must ensure that smoke and CO2 alarms are tested and are in working order...

What are fair cancellation terms in Letting Agency contract?

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21st September 2022, 4 years ago | 0

Dear All, I currently have 3 HMO’s managed by a letting agent who I have been with for nearly 11...

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Ground rent notice not received by 18 lease holders?

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21st September 2022, 4 years ago | 32

Long story short, we had a new landlord who was late sending the march ground rent out and 18 leaseholders...

Council tax on uninhabitable property driving me crazy?

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21st September 2022, 4 years ago | 9

Hi all, This situation is causing me real stress and I’m not sure where to turn. I bought a property...

Transferring property back to myself?

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21st September 2022, 4 years ago | 12

Hello, Can you please advise the best way to transfer my flat back to me now? In 2005 I bought...

Selling an HMO?

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20th September 2022, 4 years ago | 8

Hello, We’re thinking of selling a fully tenanted and licensed 5 bed HMO in Aylesbury. Does anyone have any experience...

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Letting agency contract?

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20th September 2022, 4 years ago | 15

Hi, Since 2004, I’ve rented out a property using a national letting agency. They introduced the tenant, who is still...

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Questions with an inherited property?

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20th September 2022, 4 years ago | 23

Hi, I have inherited a property worth £900k with no mortgage. I am converting the house into two flats, I...

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Can I withhold service charges?

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15th September 2022, 4 years ago | 1

On June 4 2022 , the communal roof of my 7th floor apartment which I rent out was breached by...

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Tenant find service only

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15th September 2022, 4 years ago | 3

Hi, Is it possible for an agent to only find you a tenant and reference them on your behalf –...

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Over charge mortgage assessment needed

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15th September 2022, 4 years ago | 11

Hi, I wish to have my mortgage statement audited because I think I have been overcharged. I wonder if anyone...

In need of a lift

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14th September 2022, 4 years ago | 8

We purchased a flat just over a year ago, we did so as the flat was in a nice area,...

DIY conveyancing for transferring own house to ltd company

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14th September 2022, 4 years ago | 5

Hi, I finally decided to transfer my personally owned & lived in property to a ltd company for renting out....

Renting your main residence and CGT

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14th September 2022, 4 years ago | 4

I am contemplating renting a family home which we have lived in for 25 years. Given the length of time...

CGT on insurance payout?

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14th September 2022, 4 years ago | 10

My wife and I had a rental flat flooded in July 2021. It immediately became uninhabitable and remained so for...

Domestic violence & beneficial ownership

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14th September 2022, 4 years ago | 3

Please help and advise. I am at my wits end. I jointly purchased a property 50/50 with my violent ex-husband....