Help, Can they do this?
We are renting through a letting agent The landlords have been hassling us for some time over various things, and have turned up on our doorstep unannounced 3 times demanding entry 'to have a look...
View ArticleVictorian House to HMO
My house was a Guest House with a full up to date fire certificate and because of the recession could not sell. I have applied for HMO and paid etc. etc. However, they have stated that my 2 victorian...
View ArticleWould a sandwich bar encourage mice into adjoining residential property?
I own a maisonette with self contained shop below. The property also adjoins terraced houses. We have a potential tenant for the shop who wants to use it as a sandwich bar. Would this encourage mice...
View Articlemarket rent for inheritance tax
Hi My parents transferred their property onto me 7 years ago They have been living there for 7 years, while paying me a market rent As 7 years has passed, can they live there without paying me a rent...
View ArticleHelp needed, UK shorthold Tenant.
Hi, I need some advice from you guys. I contacted my LL's Agent to hand in my 30 days notice on the 13th of March. (Due to vacate the property on the 22nd of march). On the 17th of March I was...
View ArticleHB Tenant Failed to pay last month and Doesnt Look Like they will again
I have had a tenant in my flat for the last 3 years and its been fine until the last month They have gone on the downward spiral and hit the drugs,booze etc The last month payment was missed and from...
View Articleedinburgh festival letting info
I want to let out my properties for the fringe this year. The properties are conveniently located. However, I have never let for the festival before. Can I acquire advice on the following please: when...
View ArticleGas Safety Certificate required for Shared House?
Morning all I've read the government guidelines re. EPCs and can see that this type of property is exempt from EPCs. However, is a Gas Safety Cert required for a shared house? 3-bed house on 2 floors...
View ArticleNew deposit protection scheme introduced - CAPITA
http://www.capita-tdp.co.uk/ I don't know what its particular benefits are; it looks the same as the other insurance based schemes, pretty much. There is also misleading/wrong information, e.g....
View ArticleProperty Ownership and Tax
Hi, I am in the process of purchasing my first development property and would like some general advise to keep me on the straight and narrow when the tax man comes knocking. My intention is to property...
View ArticleResidential Mortgage or Buy to Let (What can I do)?
Hi everyone, We intend to move house soon and the house we are moving from we are going to rent out. On top of this I also have another house which I rent out. Both of these houses have next to nothing...
View ArticleContrived Tenancy
Hi, I bought my Uncles council house in 2005(scotland), i put the money into purchase this annd it has been my name on the title deed since 2008. My Uncle has been paying rent to me of £100 a month and...
View ArticleWhat deductions can I expect from my deposit?
Good afternoon all, Seing as you were all very helpful with my last query, I thought I would throw this one out there. Background: Fiancee and I are tenants Rented the property for 13 months Property...
View ArticleIs this a rolling contract?
Hi All, I'm looking to sell my property, I currently have tenants in there at the moment, a new fixed term was agreed but the tenancy was never signed by myself or the tenants (this was back in Nov...
View ArticleHMO horror list of Works
What to do with a huge notice of works from Camden Council needing a huge amount of money required. eg they want fixed heaters in the rooms although free standing ones are supplied sill height on sash...
View ArticleBuilding Insurance
If you buy a leasehold flat and do not do a survey to save cash, will this matter when it comes to getting building insurance? The purchase would be a cash buy.
View ArticleHow long do councils get for making a decision?
Handed forms in on the 18th February to main office, got receipt but still waiting to hear back, I ring every 7 to 10 days and get told that its still waiting, I rang up 10 days ago to be told they...
View Article2 Properties - Different names - 1 rental business or 2
Some help please for my friend! 1 rental property in one name = rental business, 2nd property with her name and the name of her spouse on deeds. Does that qualify as 1 rental business or 2 sperate...
View ArticleMice infestation in a residential house
Is a mouse infestation the lanlords or the tennants responsibility.
View ArticleAddress details on demand for payment
I've just bought a flat in small block of 3 households. We all own the building but an agency manages on our behalf. I was told some months ago that a freeholder's address must be stated on demands but...
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