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Legislation is destroying our business and we might as well sell up. My question is – How??

Legislation is destroying our business and we might as well sell...

Hello, No landlord can be immune to the ever increasing attacks, not only on the buy to let business in general, but also very personal attacks that question our morals, our values, even our right to exist.

9:26 AM, 8th November 2022, About 2 years ago |  14

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I have great tenants, but I have left a painful conversation overdue, any tips?

I have great tenants, but I have left a painful conversation...

Hello, I am small-scale landlord, with 3 long-held properties that give me a steady income. I treat my tenants well, and vice versa; they average 5-8 years, and I value their decency hugely. I am not overleveraged,

9:18 AM, 8th November 2022, About 2 years ago |  38

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Immigrant requirements to rent?

Immigrant requirements to rent?

Hello, Apologies for this rambling query. Background: My daughter has landed a permanent job at Cambridge University and is about to immigrate to the UK (we are South African). She is a director and shareholder...

16:34 PM, 7th November 2022, About 2 years ago |  3

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Action not words needed from landlords

Action not words needed from landlords...

Hello, So it has come to pass!  I have finally decided we must collectively and actively respond to the bludgeoning government policy against landlords where it hurts most – their voter base. I...

10:33 AM, 7th November 2022, About 2 years ago |  80

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Serco contract details – Asylum accommodation request?

Serco contract details – Asylum accommodation request?

Hello everyone, I’ve just had a reply from Serco regarding their offer to take a properties to be used by the Home Office for asylum seeker use…. I welcome any comments good or bad –...

11:05 AM, 4th November 2022, About 2 years ago |  31

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Is the Council request for information legitimate?

Is the Council request for information legitimate?

Hi all, I’m perplexed by a recent request for information from the council. I’ve operated an HMO in Northampton for several years. It has valid gas, electric and EPC certificates, alarms, fire...

16:06 PM, 2nd November 2022, About 2 years ago |  13

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EPC cavity wall insulation?

EPC cavity wall insulation?

Hello, I hope someone can advise, appreciated if so. We have a nightmare of a freeholder. We recently had one of our flats have an EPC certification. The main improvement to bring it to where it needs...

16:05 PM, 2nd November 2022, About 2 years ago |  6

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Live-in landlord advice?

Live-in landlord advice?

Hi All, I recently purchased my first property and decided to rent a few rooms out to help cover the cost of running the place. I’m a live-in landlord and registered to vote there, this is in the Portsmouth...

9:43 AM, 2nd November 2022, About 2 years ago |  13

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Ignored form 4? Section 21 options?

Ignored form 4? Section 21 options?

Hello, I have an income support tenant (with considerable savings) who has been angling for a section 21 notice for the last few months. She is convinced that she can get a central London council house...

16:06 PM, 31st October 2022, About 2 years ago |  16

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Guarantor Issue?

Guarantor Issue?

Hello, We agreed to be guarantor for our son’s ex-girlfriend as she was having his baby. Subsequently, it has turned out not to be his. My question is, we are now getting to the end of the first year...

9:38 AM, 31st October 2022, About 2 years ago |  2

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Broken front door key in lock?

Broken front door key in lock?

Hi Property 118, We wondered what your thoughts are. We have recently let a property out to a nurse who doesn’t come from the UK. She’s a bit demanding even wanting her bins emptied and didn’t...

14:25 PM, 27th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  12

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A question about insurance?

A question about insurance?

Hello. Is it usual for insurance for an empty property (which is up for sale) to only provide cover for subsidence? No cover for malicious damage or escape of water. I’ve been quoted over £600...

10:04 AM, 27th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  3

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What are YOU going to do when mortgage interest rates have reduced your rental profits to zero?

What are YOU going to do when mortgage interest rates have reduced...

There seems to be little doubt that interest rates will only be heading upward in the next few years. If you disagree with this please share your thoughts with me. So, I’ve been running some numbers...

22:31 PM, 26th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  26

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Man on a Mission?

Man on a Mission?

I was somewhat surprised by Rishi Sunak’s re-appointment of Michael Gove as Housing Secretary late yesterday. After all, it’s just three months ago that he was fired by Boris Johnson and he announced...

14:03 PM, 26th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  6

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Can Rent 2 Rent be made safer? What assurances are needed?

Can Rent 2 Rent be made safer? What assurances are needed?

Hello. Private “Rent 2 Rent” operators generally have a bad reputation, there are a lot of operators that have little or no experience, and have simply been “sold” the idea on a...

14:02 PM, 26th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  8

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New Register of Overseas Entities Act for UK rental property companies

New Register of Overseas Entities Act for UK rental property...

The above act comes into force on the 31st January 2023. Before that date, all entities including Companies and Trusts, must register with the UK government the details of all Shareholders and Officers...

13:53 PM, 26th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  1

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How we sold half our rental properties without paying CGT

How we sold half our rental properties without paying CGT...

18 months ago my family and I relocated to our dream home in the Algarve, Southern Portugal. This had nothing to do with tax, it was always our plan because we are passionate golfers. We first engaged...

12:51 PM, 25th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  8

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Electric Heating Options?

Electric Heating Options?

Hi everyone, We have one large property divided into 5 flats. Currently, we have one gas and one electric meter supplying all flats. All flats are let out on an all-inclusive tenancy agreement. We are...

11:27 AM, 25th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  9

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How did Doc Martin do it?

How did Doc Martin do it?

[‘Doc Martin’ Spoiler alert] In the penultimate episode of the dramedy ‘Doc Martin’, the doctor accepts a job in London at short notice and preparations are underway for the family...

10:11 AM, 25th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  7

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What is the likelihood of a large Labour majority?

What is the likelihood of a large Labour majority?

Hi Everyone, Much of the chatter in the media is Labour almost certainly is going to have a majority in the hundreds and the Tories down to routinely suggested less than 100 or even single numbers. I was...

9:36 AM, 25th October 2022, About 2 years ago |  4

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