Readers Questions
Can I own both freehold and leases on a divided house?
We are ( my husband and I ) are trying to purchase a property which consists of a basement flat and a 3 story maisonette ( a Victorian...
No deposit, rent paid or tenancy started by tenants ̵...
I desperately need advice!!! I am a first time landlord and have made a silly mistake of giving the tenants keys before the tenancy...
Beware of what constitutes a deposit – Is there a d...
My tenant could not afford a months rent and deposit in advance to secure my property. She really wanted the property and offered to...
Too much equity – best way to increase income
We (husband and I) currently own two let properties.
One is worth around £170,000 – with no mortgage on it – currently...
Releasing equity from my home to start a BTL portfolio
I have a property (my main residence) that is currently valued at about £200,000, and I hope to own it outright in less than five...
Questions on the lease extension and ground rent increase
First post here but I’ve been reading for a while and this is a great resource.
I’m nearing the end of my first BTL purchase...
Over-crowding issue – Tenant Has 3 Kids In One Room
I have a tenant who has been renting one room from me since September, she had one kid who is aged under 4 living with her… which...