Tag: Readers Questions

Who is responsible for council tax when a property is abandoned?

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8th July 2013, 13 years ago | 37

My understanding is that when a tenant abandons a property, they are responsible for the utility bills (gas, water, electric,...

Bond disputes, data protection – tenant request advice

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6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I was renting from an agent and when the landlord returned they gave him my phone no. and he rang...

Ground Rent – real or racket ?

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6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 20

I bought 3 properties off-plan in 2008, and was assured that rental demand would be high. However in this particular...

Shared student house let for my son – strategy advice request

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6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 5

I have a house for my student son and three friends. My question is quite simple. Would you do a...

My Tenant has gone “Sour”

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6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 15

I have a current tenant, a lady of appx 35 with an 8yr old daughter, who has, can I say,...

Standalone Inventory Software – Any suggestions please?

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6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 43

Do you know of a standalone software package for inventories that let’s you insert time and date stamped photos into...

What if my Property Agents go bust?

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6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 4

The Property Agents I am using appear to be going downhill. I have not been paid for 2 months. Is...

A licence for sharers?

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5th July 2013, 13 years ago | 6

I rent a house to sharers. The tenants’ rent is all inclusive. It is an unlicensed HMO. Historical each individual...

Landlord seeking advice over poor letting agent

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4th July 2013, 13 years ago | 7

I’m looking for some advice here as I’m having no end of problems with my letting agent. I have found...

Fire Regulation for HMOs – Landlords Question

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2nd July 2013, 13 years ago | 8

I have conducted a fire risk assessment for one of my properties, a non-licenseable HMO with 4 bedrooms. The report...

Short term lets – Landlords Question

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2nd July 2013, 13 years ago | 3

Any idea how to organise a short let of about four months? We have bought a buy to let house...

Trickle vents in double glazing – Huntingdon Landlords Question

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1st July 2013, 13 years ago | 15

We are looking to get double glazing fitted in the property we are currently renting out. The double glazing company...

Help needed to evict a problem lodger

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29th June 2013, 13 years ago | 16

I have a lodger living in my flat, its a studio flat and she’s been with me for 18 months....

Minimising Capital Gains Tax – Readers Question

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29th June 2013, 13 years ago | 5

My wife and I own a semi-commercial property where the ground floor commercial unit is occupied by a mini cab...

Tax Relief or No Tax Relief, that is the question.

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29th June 2013, 13 years ago | 27

My current home is mortgage free and I am considering buying a new home on a new mortgage taken out...

Newbie landlord in Birmingham seeks guidance

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28th June 2013, 13 years ago | 6

After getting married and settling down I have decided that property is the way forwards to make best use of...

First time buy to sell project

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28th June 2013, 13 years ago | 1

How would one best set up/tackle tax affairs when taking on a buy to sell property for the first time...

Letting to a housing association – Good idea?

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28th June 2013, 13 years ago | 8

Just wondering if it is worth renting my property to a local housing association? My initial thoughts are that it...

Landlord’s right to visit his property with or without notice

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27th June 2013, 13 years ago | 18

My understanding  of the housing act is that a landlord cannot just visit his property when he likes, he has to give...

Newham Council new Landlord Licensing – advice needed

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25th June 2013, 13 years ago | 12

If anyone is a current landlord in the borough of Newham please can you share your experience of council expectations...