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3 months periodic after 3 months rent in advance?

2nd December 2021, 4 years ago | 5

Hi, Can anyone advise me, please? I use 6-month ASTs with monthly payments which would rollover to monthly periodic, but...

Time to cut and run?

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1st December 2021, 4 years ago | 7

Like many we were attracted to the idea of property ownership, ‘another way of hedging’ was our MO, we could...

Is it worth it after CGT?

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29th November 2021, 4 years ago | 39

It would seem many landlords are selling up, ‘but’ is this where capital gains tax comes in? As an example:-...

Rent increase hostage to windows?

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26th November 2021, 4 years ago | 18

Hi, My tenants have not had a rent increase for the last 3 years and I need to do this...

Specific HMRC form for – Rent a room Method B?

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25th November 2021, 4 years ago | 2

My daughter bought a house which she shares with two friends as her tenants. They pay below market value rents...

I maintain it’s not an HMO?

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25th November 2021, 4 years ago | 11

All the other joint tenants in my property have given notice to leave, thus that means the same for all....

Tenant refusing to leave and give electrician access?

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22nd November 2021, 4 years ago | 5

A difficult family is refusing to leave after a S21 and issued court proceedings and waiting for their response to...

BRRR – Buy, Refurbish, Refinance, Rent problem?

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19th November 2021, 4 years ago | 24

BRRR misery – Hi all, I need some help in solving a current situation concerning BRRR. I recently purchased 2...

NHR in Portugal and UK Properties portfolio?

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19th November 2021, 4 years ago | 3

I am paying tax in Portugal and have become a Portuguese resident and taken up non-habitual residency. I have a...

Tenant wants to wrestle control?

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19th November 2021, 4 years ago | 16

My tenant has been renting from me now for 4 years, and he still doesn’t have an understanding of what...

Gobbledegook?

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18th November 2021, 4 years ago | 13

Does anybody know the latest eviction notice periods and when minimum EPC: C comes in to force? I’ve been on...

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Oven Saga?

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17th November 2021, 4 years ago | 21

The existing oven in a rental property in Norwich had to be replaced. Got the measurements from the tenants and...

Can I go back to HMRC and request an amendment to Probate?

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17th November 2021, 4 years ago | 5

My mother-in-law passed away earlier this year. I got a valuation and applied for probate. The total assets were below...

Tenant will not now agree to new tenancy with neighbour purchaser?

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17th November 2021, 4 years ago | 5

I have a tenant who wants to move and wants ME to issue a section 21. However, she introduced me...

Form N5B: Proof of notice and How to Rent Guide?

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17th November 2021, 4 years ago | 5

Hi, I am completing the N5B form for an accelerated possession order. Question 10a asks about how the Section 21...

My procrastination will end up costing my kids £300,000

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16th November 2021, 4 years ago | 11

“Learning from other peoples experiences is much less expensive than making your own mistakes”. I read that on Property118 several...

Moving into a former home and PRR?

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15th November 2021, 4 years ago | 3

Hi, this question mainly relates to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Principal Private Residence Relief (PRR). I know you are...

EICR Inspection carried out by unregistered electrical contractor?

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15th November 2021, 4 years ago | 7

I have recently applied for selective licensing as required by the council. After submitting relevant documents, the council have rejected...

When is a new Council Tax banding charge applicable?

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11th November 2021, 4 years ago | 2

I am currently renovating a large 3-story flat into three totally separate self-contained flats – one on each floor. Clearly,...

Removing tenant from rental agreement?

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11th November 2021, 4 years ago | 5

I am sure lots of you have dealt with this situation before and know the best way to handle it,...

Here today, gone tomorrow (with my data)?

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10th November 2021, 4 years ago | 11

It’s been a while since I gave anyone access to my computer, but the time has come when I need...