Readers Questions
How to prepare an inherited property?
My brother and I have recently inherited a 45 year old property which was completely owned outright, it is in a nice area with good...
What smoke and heat alarms do HMO landlords use?
Hi veterans! I am preparing my first HMO property. There are plenty of options in the market for smoke and heat alarms. I was wondering...
Changing a name on an AST
3 person HMO on an AST.
1 tenant is moving out on the 11th March and another tenant is taking his place.
Rent is currently due at the...
Council Tax allowance used previously before purchase?
Recently I just received a council tax bill for £407, addressed to me with a secondary address reference to a recent buy to let, at...
Purpose Build Student Accommodation VS HMOs – the f...
I have been an investor in the student HMO sector for over 10 years. My properties are all 100 yr + Victorian terraced houses. I invest...
Open fireplace in bedroom?
I know that you cannot have an open vented gas appliance in a room used as a bedroom, but can you have an open fireplace?
I have a...
Can we insist that the freehold for the properties is sol...
Some time ago I asked for your views about purchasing the freehold of the development where we live. Your comments were very helpful.