Buying leasehold flat...nothing in sinking fund.
Hello All, We are in the final stages of buying a flat. We have been given answers to the standard questions when it comes to the freeholder responding to our solicitor. Things that could cause...
View ArticleHelp - Tenant walking out due to plumbing issues
We have had some plumbing issues in our flat - it's a victorian conversion flat (converted 25 years ago) with an open ventilated system. The tenant complained 9 weeks ago of no water in bathroom, we...
View ArticleSection 21 notice
Hi all. I have been served with Possession papers from the County Court based on the fact that the Section 21 Notice expired on 24.1.2013.However,the actual date is 24.1.20113.18,100 years in the...
View ArticleShould I let tenants move back in after aggressive behaviour and just 1 month...
Tenants asked to leave a month early and without paying the last month rent of a one year contract. Last week they left the keys and have moved out all of a sudden. After some discussion and a proposal...
View ArticleHow to correctly apportion / prorata a rent please?
Sorry, long-ish post as a first post, hopefully there is a short (and sensible :) ) answer for someone to give? * BACKGROUND Tenant was due to move in today and was to pay a month's rent in advance....
View ArticleTaking tenant to court for damage to property
Hi I have a court date coming up in april as i am tsking my ex tenant to court over damage caused to the property caused by condensation, does anyone have any experience with this as this is my first...
View ArticleWhy do I have to obtain and pay for freeholder consent for letting MY flat?
I purchased my flat off plan in 2005 from a large commercial builder who subsequently sold the building to another commercial concern who are now the freeholders. I have received a letter from the new...
View ArticleInsurance for proposed purchase with crack in wall
I am in process of trying to purchase a flat in an Edwardian house with a crack in the side wall. The valuation by my mortgage provider said no signs of movement, subsidence etc. my building surveyor...
View ArticleWhich insurance do i need?
Hi guys, I'm not sure which insurance i need -- or which company to go with. I'm buying a commercial property - to convert it into flats. Right now - it's 2 empty shops, and 2 empty flats. It's been...
View ArticleFreehold valuation on a stepped ground round (collective enfranchisement)
Hi folks We're currently looking at buying the freehold on our block of flats, but we're keen to find out rough costs before we start: the most significant of which I'm guessing is the freehold. There...
View ArticleResidential lettings and VAT 100 return
Hi all, I run a software development business through my VAT registered LLP. 3 months ago I used my LLP to buy a freehold with 6 self-contained flats now all rented out. I'm doing now my last 2012...
View ArticleHelp! Blocked gutters causing internal damp. Who is responsible?
I am renting a house at the moment where the blocked gutters have flooded during all this heavy rainfall recently. The damage has come into the main bedroom. I rang my letting agents as soon as i...
View ArticleAdvice needed on kickstarting my Investment Plan
I am a beginner Landlord and would like some advice on the best way to kickstart and expand my portfolio by using my current equity and savings to the maximum benefit. I have quite a few options which...
View ArticleEA allowing other people to view our house, 3 months into a 9 month tenancy?!
Hello all, I hope I've come to the right place and apologise if my question is in the wrong category, I felt it fit into this one best. There are 3 of us currently living in a houseshare, we are 3...
View ArticleNewbie landlord, how much admin charges for first time charge from tenant?
Appreciate your feedback on this. I don't want to be a greedy landlord but at the same time, it must be worth my while doing all the tenant checks before letting out my flat. How much should I charge...
View ArticleC3 plus C4 automatic right to dual use.
Prior to April 2010, dwelling houses where people shared as a group were use class C3. Under the old definition of C3, a dwelling house could be occupied by upto 6 persons of any description e.g....
View ArticleRenting out main home & capital gains
I have owned my residential home since 2002. For 9 months in 2008 I rented it out to my son and wife. How will this effect my capital gains allowance if I sell it next year? Thanks
View ArticleWhat assistance can an elderly gent (87) get if any.
Dear forum, I have a great tenant of 87, who whilst being mobile in the sense of being able to walk a mile round trip into town and back, has a problem that he cant use his hands properly (arthritis)....
View ArticleGutters
Didnt want to hijack anyone else's thread, so started a new one. I am renting a house and according to my tenancy agreement, I am responsible for "keeping the gutters, drains and wastepipes free from...
View ArticleNottingham letting agents
Hi everyone, I am a new landlord and would really appreciate some advice. I want to let out my property in Nottingham but now live about two hours away. Hence, I am looking at finding a letting agency...
View Article