We have done our Brexit, now in Spain. The final property of 3 is almost sold. it was a difficult decision as we had fabulous long term tenants in all, but to survive we had no choice. Now renting out...
Why not advertise it before you start work and then ask prospective tenants what they would like. I have done that a couple of times, as tenants usually have to give a months notice and love it if they can...
I remember a while back somebody saying that you van now get equity release on btl properties. Is that product still about if so could it ne used to pay off the mortgage.
Hi Gary, Thank you for your reply. Yes I used a solicitor but only for basic searches so I thought it's my own stupid fault but from other comments on a separate post I think I may be able to...
Reply to the comment left by "Jerry Stone" at "21/03/2016 - 12:37": Thankyou, we are having to get fire doors etc as the building has now been classifies as an HMO so the freeholder is organising this. I am concerned...
Hi Kevin. I have a similar problem . I bought a 3 bed flat but when I went to morgage it this year found out on the plans it's a one bed and no landlord permission or building regs. My...
it would concern me that if the home wasn't managed to a high standard that it could be closed down (as a few have in the past) we have some empty ones here in hastings. What happens to your investment...
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "17/08/2014 - 12:22": Hi Mark, have just tries your stress test and I come up with £14.28. I am clearly doing something wrong. LOL My annual rent is £7500. I also...
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "13/08/2014 - 21:30": well I'm shocked, such a well established landlord and he doesn't even know a local handyman. In my opinion as a landlord one of the first things you...
That is what is so fantastic about this site. is that you can ask simple questions without feeling embarrassed and ultimately save yourself a lot of mistakes/hard work and money as I have. I am sure that when he was...
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "15/04/2014 - 13:55": having both is good I reckon. I play good cop and my other half plays bad cop with difficult letting agencies. I can paint the skirting boards, he...
Hi James, You also have to consider how much the properties will deteriorate when left empty. Damp and condensation destroy everything if left unlived in sometimes for just a few months just think about 6 years. Oh and vermin love...
search for green deals on the internet and give them a ring. there are all sorts of deals going on. I have my own plumber coming in so can't get a grant .you have to use a recommended plumber by...
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "29/11/2013 - 13:56": Hi Mark A, I was wondering how long and how often you can move to receive capital gains Tax relief. we have currently been living in our present...
Hi mark no probs, don't think you would need employers liability as they just buy the services of other professionals who are self employed. They defo wouldn't need food hygiene as they starve you to death LOL If you ever...
Reply to the comment left by "Puzzler " at "26/10/2013 - 10:54": @puzzler they only book the whole place for a week at a time and employ the therapists for just that week. I can't remember exactly how many people...
Reply to the comment left by "sally lloyd" at "23/10/2013 - 19:42": the way i wrote it sounds like they rented it for the whole 3 months, they just booked the week of the detox each month
17th August 2018, 8 years ago
We have done our Brexit, now in Spain. The final property of 3 is almost sold. it was a difficult decision as we had fabulous long term tenants in all, but to survive we had no choice. Now renting out...
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Why not advertise it before you start work and then ask prospective tenants what they would like. I have done that a couple of times, as tenants usually have to give a months notice and love it if they can...
Read More →12th October 2016, 10 years ago
I remember a while back somebody saying that you van now get equity release on btl properties. Is that product still about if so could it ne used to pay off the mortgage.
Read More →21st March 2016, 10 years ago
Hi Gary, Thank you for your reply. Yes I used a solicitor but only for basic searches so I thought it's my own stupid fault but from other comments on a separate post I think I may be able to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jerry Stone at 21/03/2016 - 12:37
Reply to the comment left by "Jerry Stone" at "21/03/2016 - 12:37": Thankyou, we are having to get fire doors etc as the building has now been classifies as an HMO so the freeholder is organising this. I am concerned...
Read More →21st March 2016, 10 years ago
Hi Kevin. I have a similar problem . I bought a 3 bed flat but when I went to morgage it this year found out on the plans it's a one bed and no landlord permission or building regs. My...
Read More →28th August 2014, 12 years ago
it would concern me that if the home wasn't managed to a high standard that it could be closed down (as a few have in the past) we have some empty ones here in hastings. What happens to your investment...
Read More →27th August 2014, 12 years ago
thankyou
Read More →27th August 2014, 12 years ago
Hi Mark, I was wondering does having a lodger give a commercial aspect to your home?
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 17/08/2014 - 12:22
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "17/08/2014 - 12:22": Hi Mark, have just tries your stress test and I come up with £14.28. I am clearly doing something wrong. LOL My annual rent is £7500. I also...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 13/08/2014 - 21:30
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "13/08/2014 - 21:30": well I'm shocked, such a well established landlord and he doesn't even know a local handyman. In my opinion as a landlord one of the first things you...
Read More →13th August 2014, 12 years ago
That is what is so fantastic about this site. is that you can ask simple questions without feeling embarrassed and ultimately save yourself a lot of mistakes/hard work and money as I have. I am sure that when he was...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 15/04/2014 - 13:55
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "15/04/2014 - 13:55": having both is good I reckon. I play good cop and my other half plays bad cop with difficult letting agencies. I can paint the skirting boards, he...
Read More →15th April 2014, 12 years ago
Hi James, You also have to consider how much the properties will deteriorate when left empty. Damp and condensation destroy everything if left unlived in sometimes for just a few months just think about 6 years. Oh and vermin love...
Read More →12th February 2014, 12 years ago
search for green deals on the internet and give them a ring. there are all sorts of deals going on. I have my own plumber coming in so can't get a grant .you have to use a recommended plumber by...
Read More →18th December 2013, 12 years ago
Thanks everyone. I have sent an email to my solicitor and will let you know what she says.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 29/11/2013 - 13:56
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "29/11/2013 - 13:56": Hi Mark A, I was wondering how long and how often you can move to receive capital gains Tax relief. we have currently been living in our present...
Read More →27th October 2013, 12 years ago
Hi mark no probs, don't think you would need employers liability as they just buy the services of other professionals who are self employed. They defo wouldn't need food hygiene as they starve you to death LOL If you ever...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Puzzler at 26/10/2013 - 10:54
Reply to the comment left by "Puzzler " at "26/10/2013 - 10:54": @puzzler they only book the whole place for a week at a time and employ the therapists for just that week. I can't remember exactly how many people...
Read More →Reply to comment left by sally lloyd at 23/10/2013 - 19:42
Reply to the comment left by "sally lloyd" at "23/10/2013 - 19:42": the way i wrote it sounds like they rented it for the whole 3 months, they just booked the week of the detox each month
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