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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...

The history of buy to let interest rates

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9th September 2013, 13 years ago | 4

I’m trying to build my property portfolio in London and I’m slightly cautious as to the level of gearing I...

Tenant refusing gas safety check

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9th September 2013, 13 years ago | 44

I have a tenant who keeps making excuses for not keeping an appointment for an enginer to carry out the...

Tenancy Notice Period – Scotland – HELP!

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9th September 2013, 13 years ago | 2

I am a tenant in Scotland. I rented my property through a letting agent. The let ran for the 6...

When to sign the AST and taking holding deposits

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7th September 2013, 13 years ago | 19

I have read that on no account should a landlord sign a new tenancy, unless he has vacant possession of...

Condensation compensation

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6th September 2013, 13 years ago | 15

Am I liable if my tenants property gets damaged by condensation?  The flat has had a history of condensation, although...

How do you differentiate your property from others in your area?

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6th September 2013, 13 years ago | 18

How do you make your property stand out from the one down the road, and ensure the best tenants want...

My tenants have asked about taking in a lodger

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3rd September 2013, 13 years ago | 23

I have rented a 4 bed house to four professional sharers for the last 7 years. Three of the sharers...

My landlord thinks I’m a lodger – please help me

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2nd September 2013, 13 years ago | 21

I moved into a room 2 years ago in a flat that has 3 other people renting out rooms.  The...

Renting to foreigners

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2nd September 2013, 13 years ago | 5

We currently rent to eight foreign tenants from Poland, Latvia, Portugal and Hungary.  In the past our main concern has...

Overhanging Tree Problem

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2nd September 2013, 13 years ago | 3

I have recently taken over management of the freehold and common areas and structure of a development of six flats....

Planning and building control office discover unused basement room

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30th August 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I have a HMO which I bought way back, it is officially licensed etc and above board. They recently discovered...

Landlord fits new front door and doesn’t give tenants the keys!

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30th August 2013, 13 years ago | 8

I have rented a property from a Landlord and let the property on a corporate let to a Charity who...

Growing my small BTL business

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27th August 2013, 13 years ago | 7

Great site! I’m a “small-time” landlord that owns a total of 3 properties – 2 rental flats and my own...

Are tenants entitled to attend Management Company meetings?

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27th August 2013, 13 years ago | 12

I am a Director of the management company of a development of fourteen flats. There are three other directors who...

Ex tenant problems

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27th August 2013, 13 years ago | 66

To condense the issues here goes…  Tenant on AST which ran into periodic for some two months Tenant leaves no...

The practicalities of a deeds of trust and using a Ltd company in England

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27th August 2013, 13 years ago | 13

I am a higher rate tax payer and I want to expand my property portfolio further. I want to shelter...

Estate agent commission for existing tenants

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27th August 2013, 13 years ago | 7

I’m in the process of purchasing my first buy to let. I’m buying it through an agent, who also manages...