Tag: Landlords

ACT NOW to protect the margin on your YOUR tracker mortgage

Author: Mark Alexander

24th September 2013, 13 years ago | 123

If you have a tracker mortgage you may be forgiven for thinking that your mortgage payments will only change when...

End of Tenancy Deposit Issues – Tenant Requests Advice From Landlords

Author: Readers Question

24th September 2013, 13 years ago | 6

Hi All, I realise this is primarily a landlords site, however nothing like hearing it from you on what will...

Block of flats falling apart – what can we do?

Author: Readers Question

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?

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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!

Author: Readers Question

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...

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Donations and Fundraising

Author: Mark Alexander

20th September 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Our forums are funded entirely by donations and sponsorships, we do not carry advertising, nor do we charge subscription fees...

The Mortgage Works Return of Property

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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?

Author: Readers Question

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?

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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?

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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

Author: Readers Question

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...