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Miliband’s Folly on EPC Ratings for Rented Properties?

31st December 2024, 1 year ago | 6

Ed Miliband’s prohibitions on landlords renting out properties with an EPC rating of C by 2030 cannot succeed because: Too...

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Land Registry and property values for gifted property?

Author: Readers Question

31st December 2024, 1 year ago | 7

I have a question on the property valuation listed on a deed, that I am hoping someone can shed some...

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Why Do Property Investors Use Interest-Only Mortgages?

Author: [email protected]

30th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

When it comes to property investing, one of the most common questions is: why do so many investors choose interest-only...

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Can a freeholder backtrack on a signed lease agreement?

Author: Readers Question

20th December 2024, 1 year ago | 9

I know we will need professional legal help very soon but just in case anyone has come up against this....

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How should a landlord handle a troubling student tenant?

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2024, 1 year ago | 24

Hi, we have a 3 bedroom student HMO where one of the students has been continually aggressive towards her fellow...

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What Is Leverage in Property Investing, and Why Is It So Powerful?

Author: [email protected]

12th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

When it comes to property investing, one term you’ll hear often is leverage. But what does it mean, and why...

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Letting agent withholding landlord’s documents?

Author: Readers Question

11th December 2024, 1 year ago | 15

Hello, I have recently terminated the landlord agreement with a letting agent in Kent, due to poor service etc. We...

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Is tenant correspondence subject to data protection?

Author: Readers Question

10th December 2024, 1 year ago | 12

Hello, My property has just been inspected by the local council after my tenant complained about some issues regarding damp....

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Are councils profiteering from landlords struggling to sell empty properties?

Author: Readers Question

10th December 2024, 1 year ago | 36

I own a property in Dorset which has now been on the market for 5 years since my tenants had...

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Should you Buy a Buy-to-Let property with Cash or a Mortgage?

Author: [email protected]

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Deciding whether to buy a buy-to-let property with cash or a mortgage is one of the big decisions you’ll face...

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Incorporating joint property into existing Ltd company?

Author: Readers Question

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 16

Hello everyone, I am thinking of incorporating a house which is jointly owned by myself and my wife. We have...

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New tenant changed their mind?

Author: Readers Question

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 12

I had a tenant about to move in and then changed their mind which I agreed to if they found...

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Protecting Your Legacy: How to Navigate the New Inheritance Tax Rules on Pensions

Author: Kevin Whelan

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Autumn Budget has introduced a major shake-up in inheritance tax (IHT) rules for pensions. These changes could significantly impact...

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Rent increase for tenant in situ?

Author: Readers Question

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 13

Hi, I’m about to complete on a property that comes with a tenant-in-situ who has a periodic tenancy with the...

Can I evict a tenant after buying a property with no Gas Safety certificate?

Author: Readers Question

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 39

Hi, I purchased a property earlier this year through an auction with a tenant in situ. I changed the name...

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Why Every Property Investor Needs an Exit Strategy

Author: [email protected]

2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

When most people start out in property investing, their focus is usually on one thing: buying properties. While this is...

Black mould growth on a damp window corner after tenant eviction.

How should we handle tenants’ belongings and mould after eviction?

Author: Readers Question

2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 12

After months of struggle (9 months), including a breathing space moratorium, we have finally managed to evict our tenants for...

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Am I being ripped off by communal block insurance?

Author: Readers Question

2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 12

I have a two bedroom flat in a large Aberdeen development of 2/3/4 bedroom flats. I pay 0.89% of the...