An HMO isn't such until its 'occupied'. Until then, it's just a house, though possibly poorly configured for a single-let. The OP should have made enquiries when purchasing that the property was suitable for his intentions, as will his buyer...
Really, Patrick? When was the last time you provided a warm, comfortable, affordable home for a young single Mum on benefits and was demonised for doing so. You now seek to use OUR hard work to line your own pockets...
The process was a bit opaque, but not necessarily underhand. I've sold property on a 'final & best' basis, simply to avoid many rounds of tiny increments, & it is often more professional to give a limited timescale for offers,...
A SRB agreement is a regulated product, and must only be sold by an authorised firm, so there is no concept of a private arrangement in this case. In https://www.handbook.fca.org.uk/handbook/MCOB/4/11.html firms included individuals. I'd even avoid it for families, as...
Definitely avoid unless you are registered with FCA - could get in a lot of trouble, aside from any tenancy issues. Much better to give him, say 6 months rent (deducted from price) to take another property. You could even...
Its my guess that the tenant pays you more rent than the neighbour does, so you know where your interests lie! However, if the tenant is disruptive, or that the neighbour is likely to hassle them, you may have to...
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21st September 2026, 3 weeks ago
It's a landlord register, but an HMRC check. They'll be cross-referencing with Tax Returns to ensure all rent is declared
Read More →4th March 2021, 6 years ago
An HMO isn't such until its 'occupied'. Until then, it's just a house, though possibly poorly configured for a single-let. The OP should have made enquiries when purchasing that the property was suitable for his intentions, as will his buyer...
Read More →14th November 2017, 9 years ago
Really, Patrick? When was the last time you provided a warm, comfortable, affordable home for a young single Mum on benefits and was demonised for doing so. You now seek to use OUR hard work to line your own pockets...
Read More →22nd September 2016, 10 years ago
The process was a bit opaque, but not necessarily underhand. I've sold property on a 'final & best' basis, simply to avoid many rounds of tiny increments, & it is often more professional to give a limited timescale for offers,...
Read More →8th August 2016, 10 years ago
A SRB agreement is a regulated product, and must only be sold by an authorised firm, so there is no concept of a private arrangement in this case. In https://www.handbook.fca.org.uk/handbook/MCOB/4/11.html firms included individuals. I'd even avoid it for families, as...
Read More →5th August 2016, 10 years ago
Sounds like incompetent EA. Any comeback with ARLA/ Property Ombudsman or even small claims?
Read More →5th August 2016, 10 years ago
Definitely avoid unless you are registered with FCA - could get in a lot of trouble, aside from any tenancy issues. Much better to give him, say 6 months rent (deducted from price) to take another property. You could even...
Read More →21st July 2016, 10 years ago
Its my guess that the tenant pays you more rent than the neighbour does, so you know where your interests lie! However, if the tenant is disruptive, or that the neighbour is likely to hassle them, you may have to...
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