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    Eviction Ban

    Can someone please clarify when the eviction ban ends?
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    Rules on Tax Breaks

    I believe the rules are set to change for those with second homes. The changes will stop people from claiming tax breaks by stating their second home is a holiday home. This will prevent them from being charged business rates.
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    First Time HMO Investment

    I’m thinking of branching out my property portfolio and upscaling it to include HMOs. Does anyone have any advice?
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    Developing in Manchester

    I’m thinking about purchasing a property to develop in Manchester, does anyone have any advice?
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    Is it time to look at pub properties?

    Ironically, changes to the planning application rules for high street retail properties may make this type of investment more attractive than the traditional pub conversion. Either way, it should give you an additional bargaining chip!
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    Is there a long-term solution to the growing eviction problem?

    It is okay the UK government siding with tenants in the short-term but this does nothing for the long-term attractions of the private rental market. Who in their right mind would want to enter a market where there is little or no protection for investors? Where tenants always seem to have the...
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    How do you expect house prices in the north-east of England to perform?

    Personally, I believe there will be significant short-term volatility in the UK property market. This will impact property prices region by region. I think it will be at least 12 months if not two years before we see confirmation that investors are returning to London centric property - if this...
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    Inheriting grandparents property

    Have you asked your mother how she feels about moving home?
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    Anyone investing in Greece?

    In many ways I think Greece was used as a pawn by the European Union to see how far they could push one member state in exchange for staying in the EU block. This hasn't reflected well on the European Union. As for buying Greek property, there will be a time and place further down the line but...
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    Shutters or blinds for windows?

    Blinds for me as well - easier to use, easier to change and more variety of colour/style to go with your changing decor in the future.
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    Is there a long-term solution to the growing eviction problem?

    It is very bizarre that the government continues to pile ever more costs on those looking to move into the private rental market. These are private landlords who quite literally bailed the government out a mess that has been in the making for decades after selling off, and not replacing...
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    Transfer of Equity

    "Anything I should know about before signing anything? It's my first time doing something like this and I feel like I'm groping around in the dark. I'm tempted to just go into one of the firms up the road from me, just walk in and get them to help me sort this out and be done." If you lack the...
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    First time buyers, looking for some friendly advice.

    This all looks fairly complicated and something where a mistake with the choice of mortgage could prove costly! I would speak with a mortgage broker - many of them get paid on results so well worth a chat.
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    How do you handle your tenants?

    No, keep them at arms length - you will also find that many tenants prefer to keep themselves to themselves.
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    How will Asian real estate perform after the coronavirus pandemic?

    It should bounce back fairly quickly as real estate markets, and investors, are very quick to adapt to changing scenarios - whether short, medium or longer term. Life goes on!
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    Moving properties in personal name to ltd company

    I would also be interested to hear what @Nicholas Wallwork has to say and especially the crossover point when it is more cost effective to switch property into a company set-up.
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    Care Homes

    Hi @Geoff Spires I stand corrected but I understood that assured returns are not guaranteed and may not be paid in "extenuating" circumstances.
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    Stuck at the first hurdle

    Good point re: renovations and whether they will add value to the property. I recently read an article about zero value properties for mortgage purposes. Very interesting:- https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/money/property/what-you-need-to-know-about-zero-value-properties
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    Decorating your home on a budget

    Someone once told me, decorate for your tenant market, not for you. Great advice!
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    Stay, Stay and Renovate, or Sell?

    These comments spring to mind:- - You are not under pressure to buy your wife out so I wouldnt rush on that. What could she do with her half share in the next 6 to 12 months? - Is a 2 bedroom property too big for one person or is that your preferred house size? - If the renovation figures look...
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