Tag: Advice requested by readers

Block of flats falling apart – what can we do?

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23rd September 2013, 13 years ago | 19

Well, not quite but close… I own a leasehold flat in an 18 unit block in Halifax. All units are...

Carpet moths – who pays for new carpets?

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23rd September 2013, 13 years ago | 25

Carpet and clothes moths are ‘posh pests’ according to one pest control firm. This is because they don’t carry diseases...

Getting my mothers tenancy deposit back

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22nd September 2013, 13 years ago | 1

My mother took tenancy of a flat on 23/03/08, she signed an original tenancy for a year and then as...

Landlord’s Ripped Off by Council Tax

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21st September 2013, 13 years ago | 1

Council tax legislation was written with a blinkered approach which only considered property sale and purchase. Consequently in order to...

Letting Agent renewed boiler without telling me!

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20th September 2013, 13 years ago | 25

I am a long-time reader (and I suppose a ‘silent supporter’) of property118.com (and previous Money Centre client) having been...

Dilemma – insurance claim required but no consent to let

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20th September 2013, 13 years ago | 20

I have been reckless in not informing my mortgage lender that I’m renting my property out, however my most recent...

The Mortgage Works Return of Property

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19th September 2013, 13 years ago | 6

Has any landlord out there had or has a multi property portfolio on one mortgage with The Mortgage Works? Have...

Eviction by rent increase

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18th September 2013, 13 years ago | 16

My tenant is still paying rent but not moving out after his 6 month AST had expired . He was...

Roof or Condensation Problem?

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17th September 2013, 13 years ago | 9

Over a year ago, tenant was complaining of leak in bedroom, so had a roofer repair 5 rows of tiles/felt...

Section 106 obligations in Telford Shropshire?

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17th September 2013, 13 years ago | 5

Does anyone know how many units would attract a 106 obligation in Telford, Shropshire? I’m trying to buy a building...

Buying student let with students in situ

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17th September 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I am a brand new investor and first time landlord so please excuse my ignorance but I am learning from...

Do you have to put deposits in a deposit scheme for room lets?

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17th September 2013, 13 years ago | 15

I am going to start letting rooms for which I will be taking a two weeks deposit. Do I have...

I am purchasing a BuytoLet with the intention of moving in later

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16th September 2013, 13 years ago | 9

I have been offered the opportunity to purchase a property currently containing tenants who are looking to stay for another...

Council tax liability for absconding tenant

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13th September 2013, 13 years ago | 14

My local council where I rent out my properties has since April been charging council tax for empty properties as...

Our flat could have caught fire

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13th September 2013, 13 years ago | 22

My housemate and I attend Greenwich University in London. We live in a two bedroom flat in Charlton, SE7. During...

Buying a BTL with a residential mortgage

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13th September 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I am 24 years old and have owned my own home for a little over a year now. This house...

Bad management by my letting agent

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12th September 2013, 13 years ago | 11

I urgently need some advise Due to living outside the country I have put all my faith in a letting...

Old leases since 1945

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12th September 2013, 13 years ago | 12

I am a landlord of an old lease from the 1960s for a Victorian detached property in Surrey – My...

Short term help in private flat

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10th September 2013, 13 years ago | 8

In about 2 months I have to have a major foot op which will put me out of action for...

Tax issues with charging below market rent to help a relative?

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10th September 2013, 13 years ago | 35

Can anyone think of any potential tax or legal implications with letting out a property at below market rent to...