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Golden Handcuffs?

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2019, 7 years ago | 10

I have 3 flats in the West Midlands area which are managed for me under “full management” by “Shoddy Ltd”....

Agent responsibilities for turning off electrical equipment?

Author: Readers Question

17th September 2019, 7 years ago | 8

Electric usage either side of tenant change is conducive with what I would expect. However a 3 month timeline between...

Landlord needs advice on HMO planning questions

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2019, 7 years ago | 1

I have an HMO situation that I may need some help and advice with. I applied to Barnet council for...

Surely there must be a more tax efficient way?

Author: Readers Question

14th August 2019, 7 years ago | 20

In a nutshell; my wife and I own a trading company which produces profits of circa £200,000 a year. The...

Rent to Rent Tips, Advice and Case Study

Author: Mark Alexander

9th August 2019, 7 years ago | 0

We first published this article back in 2013. It has been resurrected because the information provided within it is just...

Using £1000 Traders Allowance to reduce my tax bill?

Author: Readers Question

1st August 2019, 7 years ago | 2

My two sons look after my properties whilst I am on holiday. If I make a payment to each of...

Let to buy from sadly deceased tenant?

Author: Readers Question

18th July 2019, 7 years ago | 3

Arranged this loan over a year ago and have rented the property until recently, but sadly our elderly tenant died....

Letting agency fee increase?

Author: Readers Question

12th July 2019, 7 years ago | 6

Hi, I have a sitting tenant who is willing to renew this tenancy, at the moment I am using full...

Lease Extension – Two year restriction?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2019, 7 years ago | 4

My wife and I own a small flat which we wish to sell. We have prospective purchasers, but they want...

Fund Your Next Property Deal On a ‘Dragons den’ style TV show on Sky

Author: BakerStreetPropertyMeet

21st June 2019, 7 years ago | 1

Are you looking to raise finance for a property project? Do you fancy pitching for funding on a ‘Dragons Den’...

Splitting rental income options with spouse?

Author: Readers Question

21st June 2019, 7 years ago | 9

I own the house I currently live in as a sole owner. I am a higher rate tax payer, while...

Fake reference tenant insists on paying agent and not us?

Author: Readers Question

21st June 2019, 7 years ago | 14

I have a tenant that is refusing to pay their rent directly to my bank account. He is paying through...

How do I sell up a portfolio?

Author: Readers Question

21st June 2019, 7 years ago | 30

I have been a private landlord for approximately 30 years and am now looking to retire. I would prefer to...

The Private Landlord Registration (Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2019

Author: Readers Question

21st June 2019, 7 years ago | 0

The Private Landlord Registration Regulations were approved by Scottish Government on 30 May 2019, requiring affirmation amongst other items of...

Minimum EPC Ratings Scotland published

Author: Readers Question

21st June 2019, 7 years ago | 5

Finally “The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2019” to be laid before the Scottish Parliament later this year...

Tenant’s damaged electrical goods uninsured

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2019, 7 years ago | 3

I have just had a major flood in my downstairs flat, my insurance has agreed to pay for new kitchen...

Sprinkler system reponsibility?

Author: Readers Question

3rd June 2019, 7 years ago | 1

I own a flat where there was a sprinkler system that installed by the developer when this property was first...

Ex-partner removed by social services – New AST?

Author: Readers Question

15th May 2019, 7 years ago | 3

I have a family (2 parents & 2 children) renting one of my properties. They are now on a periodic...