Agent kicked out tenants
I don't believe what happened today: I just received an email from one of my tenants of a year's standing. She tells me that my agent phoned them and said I was not happy with the 'new tenancy...
View ArticleTax relief question/problem
Hi, I am new to this site but i am hoping that a few people could help clarify a tax situation i am debating. I currently have two flats which are being rented. One brings in £1280 a month and the...
View ArticleA few questions
Hi I am currently rentin two properties this month. The first one I m giving the keys back at the end of the month but am not currently live in it. I went today to do some cleaning and found out...
View ArticlePension/ Property investment strategy query
Hi I would be grateful for anyone's thoughts on what is the best investment strategy for a pension and to minimise tax: I am currently renting in London and am looking to buy a property that will be my...
View Articleletting n00b - should i join RLA or NLA?
I would appreciate some advice on joining either of these organisations. I think as far as forms and advice they're similar, from what i can see. My landlord's insurance is up for renewal and i think i...
View ArticleA pay-as-you-go / pay for what you need letting agent?
Hi everyone, I'm interested to know if this looks like a type of letting agent worth using, where you pay for individual segments you need rather than paying for everything? {Mod - link removed} Ed.
View Articleclaiming previous squatters years
Hi, if a squatter stayed on a piece of unregistered ground for over fifty years and i took up squatting on this land could i claim his years for adverse possession, thanks
View ArticleLandlord won't respond - broken white goods
My landlady lives in France. The UK contact address and phone number belong to her father-in-law who has no authority to act - he simply leaves messages which she seems to be simply ignoring. She has...
View ArticleCosts involved in splitting a house into flats...?
I've seen a property which has potential to split into 2 flats. A studio flat downstairs and a one bed upstairs. Rent on the property would go from £600pm to £800-£850pm. Plus with bedroom tax kicking...
View ArticleAgent has Closed SHOP!
Hi guys, New here - just got my first rental property. I gave the property to a local agent who has now closed shop and run off. I signed my house to a tenant I met for £1400 a month. The agent has put...
View Articlelandlords opinion
The storys is when I was 18 I was a idiot and racked up quite abit of debt (5k) And in my wisdom decided I wasnt going to pay and it may go away. It didnt and I came to my senses eventually and paid it...
View ArticleEstate Agents/Letting Agents Scotland
Do estate agents/letting agents in Scotland need to be registered with any professional bodies? We have been messed around for over two years by and EA/LA in Scotland, unfortunately it seems the only...
View ArticleSecuring a 'Permanent' Tenancy
Hi grateful for some advice on this :- My uncle is in his 70's, recently met a woman in her 40's. The woman has walked away from a 20 year marriage with nothing - saying she didn't want anything...
View ArticleRenting to my Daughter
Hi there, I'm seeking some advice regarding renting a property to my Daughter. The property is owned by my elderly father, but I shall be the landlord. I'm only asking for £100 per month, to cover and...
View ArticleHow good is your rental yield
I have just done my tax return and my rental income after tax and all my housing expenses is 7.2% net. Anyone getting more than this?
View ArticleHelp with Tenancy
Hi guys, bit of advice i have had a tenant for about a year its a short term tenancy. but she has been the worst tenant wrecking my house, not paying up, random people coming to house causing nuisance...
View ArticleIncome Tax on Rental Property
Hi I own one house which I rent out, the main residence I live in is rented with my Wife. As I own only one property am I still subject to declare income tax on the additional earnings? Thanks
View ArticleQuestion s21 tenancy
Hi Guys im going to issue a s21/s8 soon my query is on their its asking for my address. my tenant hasn't got my address(Thank goodness) she is trouble and the people she knows are trouble. I wouldn't...
View ArticleInspecting property without tenant being present
I agreed a date next month with my tenant to come up and inspect my flat (involves as 400 mile round trip for me). My tenant has now emailed me that as he has visitors over the weekend that I want to...
View ArticleElectrics 1980s style
I have just been informed by a tennant that the property she rents has out of date electrics. She has just had a baby - and one of her sisters friends (supposedly and electrician) has informed her that...
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