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Retaliatory Eviction – Unlicensed HMO

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20th August 2013, 13 years ago | 20

In a similar situation to the excellent discussion on Retaliatory Eviction, I can report that I have encountered similar practices...

One student tenant wants to replace another on an existing tenancy

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20th August 2013, 13 years ago | 17

Our student property is currently rented under a 12 month tenancy starting 1.8.2013 for 12 months.   One of the...

Locating the highest yielding locations for buy to let

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20th August 2013, 13 years ago | 22

As a relative newcomer to buy to let investment, but a seasoned hand at web development, I decided to build...

Guarantee for natural void periods?

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19th August 2013, 13 years ago | 45

I’m sure I’ve heard a radio advert recently from a letting agent that was offering a type of rent guarantee,...

Freehold – to buy or not to buy – and HOW?

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19th August 2013, 13 years ago | 2

I am new to this forum and also reliability new to being a landlord so bear with me.  I say...

Tenant gave us notice but now refuses to move out!

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19th August 2013, 13 years ago | 31

Our tenant sent a message by text on 16 July to say she had found another property and wanted to...

Reclaiming Vat on refurbished property

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17th August 2013, 13 years ago | 5

I have been absorbing VAT on my refurbished property, about 18 so far over the last four years.  I’m considering...

Planning deferred s106 until CIL came in

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17th August 2013, 13 years ago | 0

I own a block of flats, in Borough of Brent. In June 2012 I got a planning consent to add...

Problem with freehold management company

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16th August 2013, 13 years ago | 13

We’ve got a problem with the Freeholder re Ground Rent and Service charge on a rental property we have in...

Financial help with living costs whilst building up a property business

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16th August 2013, 13 years ago | 21

I resigned from my job a few months ago to concentrate on renovating property with my partner. Our existing handful...

Switching Letting Agents

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16th August 2013, 13 years ago | 6

We currently rent our property through a letting agency; however the service provided has been nothing short of appalling.  We...

Joint tenants or single tenant plus lodger?

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16th August 2013, 13 years ago | 13

I am buying an apartment to rent to my daughter and her friend.  Is it better to have them as...

I didn’t know I had to tell my mortgage company that I’m letting my property

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15th August 2013, 13 years ago | 6

HELP! I am in desperate need of advice.  Last year I started renting my home but I didn’t advise the...

Tenant Disappeared

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15th August 2013, 13 years ago | 13

Hi, hope I am in the correct place!!  I rent out a flat using a letting Agent. I should just...

Buy to let anguish – landlord being repossessed – rent paid 6 months up front!

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15th August 2013, 13 years ago | 9

My daughter moved to Manchester for work on a temporary contract in March 2013. She stayed with friends initially but...

First time buy to let – North West

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14th August 2013, 13 years ago | 15

Okay readers. I’m a buy to let newcomer looking to spend approx £25k, hopefully on two BTL properties priced up...

I have been asked for a 12 months rent in advance

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14th August 2013, 13 years ago | 36

I am a student that will be studying in the United Kingdom soon. I really need some advice on whether...

Bedroom Tax affecting private landlords?!!!

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14th August 2013, 13 years ago | 35

As everyone knows bedroom tax is not  tax, but the above is a handy way to refer to it.  Earlier...

Question – can landlords claim for use of home as office?

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13th August 2013, 13 years ago | 11

I am employed full time and have one buy to let property managed by a letting agent.  I have claimed...

Prohibitive Covenant restricts occupancy

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12th August 2013, 13 years ago | 26

OK This is a complex one for all you experts out there. I rented a property on an AST contract. The...