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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...

Deed of trust property company tax question

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17th September 2013, 13 years ago | 18

I have a limited company registered in England. I purchased a buy-to-let flat in England and it is registered in...

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...

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...

First and last month advance rent instead of a Deposit?

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10th September 2013, 13 years ago | 21

I was talking to a friend of mine at the weekend who has one property she lets out and I...

Is 100% buy to let leverage a good idea or not?

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10th September 2013, 13 years ago | 11

I’m looking to do my first time buy to let by releasing c. £25,000 -£37,000 equity from my main residence...

Leaseholder or Freeholder who is responsible?

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9th September 2013, 13 years ago | 10

We purchased an off-plan flat in London from a well known developer about 6-7 years ago. A couple of months...

Electricity bill to landlord – can they make me pay?

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9th September 2013, 13 years ago | 14

I am being billed for electricity at a flat i have continuously rented out for years and never lived at. ...

Can a landlord refuse to put locks on HMO bedroom doors?

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9th September 2013, 13 years ago | 28

My son has moved away from home to take up a new job. We took him there  last week and realized...