My Deposits warning.
Something I found out too late so I thought I'd pass it on. Once a deposit is unprotected at the end of a tenancy that's not necessarily the end of the story. When my last tenant left we agreed in...
View ArticlePlease help, am i gong in too deep!?
hi there, i own 4 properties, all in high yield areas i get between 9 and 10% yields a month. i have zero borrowing on 3 of them, value realistically, around £180,000 for the 3. i want to get 3 btl...
View ArticleSimple Q regarding notice periods
Hi, I have been reading through for a few hours, both forums and FAQs about notice period timings and can't find a conclusive statement either way. Situation: Started AST tenancy on 12th June 2010....
View ArticleLetting without lenders consent, debt collection threats, landlord wants...
I'm a tenant along with my girlfriend who have been renting a property since the middle of last year, I have been doing a lot of searching for similar scenarios and this place seems knowledgeable...
View ArticleThermostatic radiatior valves - my responsibility or my LL's?
Hi, I'm hoping someone can please advise me. I have a lovely landlady who's very competent and kind that I am very happy with. However, I have noticed that some of my radiators in my flat have radiator...
View ArticleAccountancy Costs - Tax Returns etc
Hi All, Can anyone give me an idea of what I should have to pay to a chartered accountant to review my (good) financial records for my portfolio (c30 properties) and submit my annual tax return? Many...
View ArticleNew Leasehold agreement - what should we include ?
Hello, me and the other leaseholders have just bought the freehold of our block of flats and are about to complete. We have created a company which holds the leases and is effectively the new...
View ArticleDeposit paid, Landlord now demanding further Goodwill deposit and 6 mths rent
Hi, I recently viewed a flat and paid a £600 holding deposit. Since the deposit was paid and with no mention beforehand the landlord has now demanded a range of arbitrary payments. These are a £250...
View ArticleSomeone Kick Me - Please!
Please tell me I'm not the only one who hasn't started their on-line tax return yet! :(shake):
View ArticleFree Solar Panels / Free non-cavity wall insulation
Last September I read this article on Property118 http://www.property118.com/index.php...l-loans/31928/ The promise appealed to me for one property so I made contact. Unfortunately, the company...
View ArticleBuilders Access to Property
Hi guys I'd appreciate a little bit of advice. In the summer we (as tenants) had our roof replaced. We had numerous problems with the builders in terms of them arriving unannouced and at irregular...
View Articleabandoment orders
hi can anyone please tell me how long my property can be empty(as my tennent as been gone for 4 weeks now without even telling me he was going away) before i can issue a abandonment order. thank you...
View ArticleLooking at another property....advice needed please
Hello all, Not a full on multiple property Landlord but looking to expand what I do have, and looking for advice on a number of subjects. I fell into being a Landlord 16 years ago after my Flat sale...
View ArticleNewbie landlord, how much deposit to take?
Hi there, appreciate inputs from experienced landlords as I have just got into the property ladder and renting out my 2 bedroom flat. How much deposit should I take from my potential tenants?
View ArticleDeclaration of Trust
Hi all, I have recently become aware of the need to inform HMRC of rental income for taxation purposes but I am a bit unsure of how to proceed further and want to limit my tax as much as possible. I...
View ArticleRoof repair issues and LL offering LHs take over maintenance.
Hi Everyone, I have 2 queries, which I would appreciate your comments and advice on. 1) Roof. When purchasing my flat (1 of 4 in a block) I was told that the whole building including roof had been...
View ArticleS21 dates and S8
Hi My T was on a AST and 6 month came to an end and is now on periodic rolling contract. I've issued the T with a S21, the start of rental period is on the 7th of the month. I issued this in person on...
View Articleletting agents pays late.
Hello to you all. I am a new landlord who, due to working abroad, has employed the services of a letting agent. We are 4 months into the arrangement and I am yet to receive a payment on time! I believe...
View ArticleRent arrears and changing locks
I have a tennant who will owes me £1500 rent at the end of this month. She didn't pay October's rent of £500, paid £500 in November, we made an arrangement that she could pay the outstanding £500 over...
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Damp Issues
Hello all! Been a lurker for a while, but this is the first time I have registered. Great resource. I've been out of the country for a while and just got back. I've been to check on my ground floor...
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