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

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...

A Smart Way To Pay For Tax and National Insurance Increases

Author: Malcolm Jones

14th September 2021, 5 years ago | 0

To ease the pressure on the NHS the Government is increasing National Insurance by 1.25%, which means that your contribution...

Buy to Let Tax Advice Required on our Let to Buy Plans Please

Author: Readers Question

12th September 2021, 5 years ago | 0

My wife and I are looking to buy a larger more expensive home and let the one we currently live...

Rent increase holiday?

Author: Readers Question

27th August 2021, 5 years ago | 4

Hi everyone, We are managing our rental property ourselves and are lucky enough to have a good couple as our...

Stamp Duty – First Time Buyer – Company Buy to Let?

Author: Readers Question

12th August 2021, 5 years ago | 5

Hi everyone, I have a question and would appreciate some help on this. I have never owned a property before,...

Grade 2 listed – EPC new rating exempt?

Author: Readers Question

10th August 2021, 5 years ago | 10

There is still no clarity from the government about the proposed ‘upgrade’ to C rating for all PRS lets as...

Legal obligation to seek help from Council?

Author: Readers Question

24th June 2021, 5 years ago | 6

Hypothetical scenario prompted by another post earlier on Property118: After issuing a S21/S8 the tenant becomes ‘at risk of homelessness’....

Separation and stamp duty?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2021, 5 years ago | 5

If a couple agrees to separate permanently, but without getting a court order they will be treated for SDLT purposes...

Inspection of the fire doors?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2021, 5 years ago | 15

I’ve recently received an email from my Management Company saying an inspection of the doors to the flats is required...

Agent Renewing fees?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2021, 5 years ago | 18

For the second year, I’ve received notification from the agent that in addition to the charge for a new tenancy...

Signed Tenancy Agreement but Landlord change his mind?

Author: Readers Question

22nd February 2021, 5 years ago | 3

I am a Landlord and I would like some help. I have a signed tenancy agreement between all parties, where...

European Tenants?

Author: Readers Question

9th November 2020, 6 years ago | 13

Hi, I have a number of European tenants and was wondering what is likely to happen if we leave Europe...

Lodger belongings being collected one trinket at a time?

Author: Readers Question

9th November 2020, 6 years ago | 4

Hello, My lodger left the room alone after only 7 days of living in it. She looked like a normal...

Water damage from baby sock?

Author: Readers Question

9th November 2020, 6 years ago | 34

Due to a tenant’s baby sock being stuck in the filter, the washing machine didn’t empty, and the kitchen got...

EPC renewal for HMO run by a Social Housing provider?

Author: Readers Question

29th October 2020, 6 years ago | 2

The EPC is due to expire on a property that we let to a Social Housing provider on the basis...

CGT Mitigation after separation?

Author: Readers Question

26th August 2020, 6 years ago | 9

I own several BTL properties, and sadly it looks as if the near future holds separation and eventual divorce. This...

Can I charge for a woof?

Author: Readers Question

25th August 2020, 6 years ago | 12

We let as standard no pets, but I received a request from the Council to house an older lady with...

Any mortgage lenders out there if I have a CBILs application outstanding?

Author: Readers Question

25th August 2020, 6 years ago | 2

We took a Business Bounce Back Loan (BBL) for legitimate COVID-19 related reasons and would benefit greatly from a CBILS...