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Hamilton Fraser launches new brand for the PRS

Hamilton Fraser (HFIS), a leading provider of insurance and compliance solutions for the private rented sector (PRS), has announced the launch of Total Property, a new group brand that brings together its property brands under one umbrella.
Total Prope…

Utility companies and legal services – debt paid?

Hi, If a rental property is empty and being refurbed for several months, and the landlord (from another area) then visits, there can be quite legitimate electric bills waiting.
But what if the utility company has contacted a legal firm who have added a…

Landlords renting to illegal migrants face huge new fines

Landlords face being put out of business with the government trebling the fines for those who rent a home to an illegal migrant.
The government says this will be the biggest shake up of civil penalties since 2014.

What is a Rent Repayment Order?

If you’ve found this article as a result of searching for the term Rent Repayment Order, then the chances are very high that you’ve just received a letter with an “Application by Tenant or Local Housing Authority for a Rent Repayment Order”.

Is the fee to register my tenant with the freeholder legal?

Hello, I have received an invoice of £75 to register the name of my tenant with the freeholder. Part of the process requires that I submit the AST to the freeholder.
I have queried this payment on three levels:-
1) The name of my tenant if personal inf…

Northern Rock excess mortgage interest claim?

I have come across a Northern Rock excess mortgage interest claim being started by Harcus Parker. Although they have not yet had High Court permission to pursue the claim, if it proceeds they say it will be on a No Win No Fee basis.

Property118 TV

Property118 TV has launched on YouTube.
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Property118 TV

Property118 TV has launched on YouTube.
To find out what this channel is all about and how to receive regular updates, please see our short intro video via the link below.
LINK HERE
 
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Are fines to landlords disproportionate to the crime?

How much do people get fined for driving a vehicle without a driving licence?
I ask this question because recently a landlord was fined £90,000 for not having licences despite his properties being faultless!
It makes me think that no landlord should ta…

Rent to Rent Tips, Advice and Case Study

We first published this article back in 2013. It has been resurrected it because because the information provided within it is just as relevant today as it was back then and the Rent to Rent continues to be a hot topic of discussion at many of the UK&#…

Some of the best BTL lenders post BICT incorporation

Landlords who have incorporated their rental property business using the BICT structure have done so in order to retain competitive mortgages terms and/or avoid or defer the costs of refinancing. However, it is almost inevitable that refinancing will n…

Litigation Looms For Greedy Letting Agents

Many blame Foxtons for the Chancellors decision to ban letting agents charging fees to tenants. Unsurprisingly, Foxtons have seen their share price plummet, but that’s far from the end of their troubles. Litigation also looms! Lawyers acting for landlord clients of Foxtons are planning to bring claims to force the company to pay all undisclosed fees… Read more

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High Level Tax Planning For Property Rental Businesses

Partnerships operating a property rental business can convert to a Limited Company status (“incorporation”) and claim tax relief to offset both capital gains tax and Stamp Duty that would otherwise be payable. The benefit of incorporation is that it allows landlords to retain profits at corporation tax rates of 20% and falling, and continue to offset 100%… Read more

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Bank of Ireland Legal Action – NO-WIN-NO-FEE

We are now ready to begin legal action on behalf of Property118 Action Group members affected by the Bank of Ireland decision in 2013 to increase the differential charged on their tracker rate mortgage products. Many of those affected by the sudden increase in their mortgage payments, despite there being no increase in the bank base… Read more

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Skipton Building Society Scam – Mortgage Overcharging

This is the definitive guide to the Skipton Building Society scam, whereby they have been overcharging mortgage interest since 2010. We are very confident that if we ever get Skipton Building Society scam into Court we will win the case and secure £1,000’s in refunds of overpaid interest for each member of our legal action group. Please… Read more

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