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Where should I carry my mortgage debt?

Hello, I’m reaching the end of my large family home mortgage and the end of 2 BTL company ones. In the past I’d always leveraged the large personal interest only one as the interest is so low...

Tenant’s property disposal after death?

Hi, we have recently had a long term tenant die in hospital. We have served notice to his representative (assuming he has one) and sent it together with form NL1 to the relevant address. The question we...

0:06 AM, 25th August 2023, About A year ago | 5

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Business Rates review by VOA?

Hello, I have received the form VO6048 from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to complete in connection with their review as to whether Business Rates continues to be appropriate for my holiday lets block...

How soon after nominating our main residence to HMRC can we sell...

How soon after nominating our main residence to HM Revenue & Customs can we sell it and still get partial Private Residence Relief on the Capital Gains Tax? We bought a London flat 25 years ago, lived...

9:19 AM, 24th August 2023, About A year ago | 8

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Advice on tenancy agreement Addendum wording?

Hello, I need to write an addendum to a new tenancy agreement that I got from LawDepot, to reflect the fact the tenant has already paid the security deposit, and am concerned to word it properly. Not sure...

9:01 AM, 24th August 2023, About A year ago | 6

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Is a misted window deemed an issue?

Would you regard one pane of misted glass in a total window span of 8 panes as an issue? Would it be deemed an issue in so far as the council would be concerned about it? Is there a legal requirement to...

8:57 AM, 24th August 2023, About A year ago | 9

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Selective License and DBS check?

Hello, I am having to get a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, I’m not sure of all the abbreviations for lettings etc.,) for my Selective License. I emailed the council, asking what the point was,

To light or not to light a communal entrance?

Hi, My Fire Risk Assessment and myself have a difference of opinion on whether emergency lighting is required in the communal area of a small block of flats. The block has 2 ground floor flats with separate...

0:02 AM, 24th August 2023, About A year ago | 8

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Freeholder disputes legitimacy of RTM’s appointed managing...

Hi everyone, I’m seeking help for an issue the RTM (Right to Manage) is dealing with. The RTM gained legal status on April 28th, 2023, and we (I’m one of the two directors) hired a managing...

9:36 AM, 23rd August 2023, About A year ago | 6

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Council tax and studio flats?

Hello, a landlord owns a house which has been converted into 4 flats – 3 studios and a 2 bedroom in the loft. Each flat is registered with the council and has its own address. He is currently waiting...

Help! Can I charge for storage of stuff left?

Hello, when our tenant stormed out following bailiffs eviction, he left everything behind. Stuff on the walls and floors and items in cupboards! Our agent served Abandonment Notice on the same day, giving...

Law depot tenancy agreement?

Hello, just checking if anyone has used a LawDepot tenancy agreement. I’m in the process of giving my tenant a new six-month tenancy agreement (to replace the rolling one) with a small rent rise.

0:01 AM, 22nd August 2023, About A year ago | 8

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Less wiggle room for Shelter to keep stating that landlords are...

Hello, the government have updated the procedure for a landlord to request a direct deduction from a tenant’s benefits to pay for rent arrears and for it to be paid directly to the landlord. Landlords...

9:59 AM, 21st August 2023, About A year ago | 16

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Bailiff dilemma?

Hello, in April, I obtained an order for possession from the county court. After a long wait, I was told it can take up to 18 weeks to get a date for the bailiff. So I applied to transfer the order to...

9:29 AM, 21st August 2023, About A year ago | 22

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I had to pay one day’s council tax?

Hello, North Norfolk district council is charging me one day’s council tax because the tenant moved out at 11am on the 9 /8/23. The new tenant moved in on the 10/8/23. As the tenant didn’t sleep...

9:49 AM, 18th August 2023, About A year ago | 39

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Short to Medium Term Rental?

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m currently looking for insights regarding short to medium-term rentals. I recently came across shortish lets, which seem to find accommodation...

Running the Selective Licensing gauntlet?

Hello, selective licensing is now in place in an area I have properties in. The online application process requires me to pay for the Part A fee (as they call it) of £295.00 by credit card at the end...

Help! The managing agents are blanking me...

Hi, I have tenants that haven’t paid rent for over a year. The managing agents won’t reply to my emails or phone calls. We haven’t fallen out and I haven’t been rude, but they are...

9:39 AM, 16th August 2023, About A year ago | 14

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Tenant moved out and let cousin move in without telling us!

Hello, I have a tenant with a large family who has rented from me since 2019. This tenant has had a breakdown and suicide attempt and let me know she was going to stay with family an hour away to recuperate...

9:33 AM, 16th August 2023, About A year ago | 12

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Rent to rent advice?

Hello, I have a property which has been let on an AST for a number of years and now looking for a new tenant. I have several rent-to-rent companies interested and am keen to get feedback from learned readers...

0:01 AM, 16th August 2023, About A year ago | 15

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