1. Glossary
  2. Higher Rate Tax Payer Calculations
  • 8%+ Yielding Areas
  1. Property Websites
  2. Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement
  3. Section 21 Notice
  • Standing Order Set Up Form
  • Yield Contribution Table
  1. Top 5 Annuities for Male, Female Aged 60 and Joint Life Last Survivor Male Aged 60/ Female Aged 55
  2. i) Glossary
TermDefinition 
YieldThis is the annual rental income expressed as a percentage of the total purchase price of the property.
LTVLoan to Value.  The loan is expressed as a percentage of the purchase price or valuation.  So a loan of £75,000 on a property costing £100,000 is a 75% LTV loan.
Interest Only MortgageA mortgage where you only pay the interest of the amount borrowed and then settle the balance in full at the end of the mortgage term.
Repayment MortgageA mortgage where you pay the interest and the capital over the duration of the mortgage.  This type of mortgage ensures that you pay off the mortgage at the end of the term.
GearingGearing an investment simply means borrowing to acquire the investment.  The higher the gearing the higher the investment.
Void PeriodThe period when no monies are received i.e. when the property is empty.
Traditional Pension FundA fund that has amassed from your contributions invested in shares and cash.
AnnuityAn income that is provide to you till death.  An annuity is purchased with the proceeds from your traditional pension fund.
Property PensionIt’s a fund invested in property that delivers an income from the rent derived from these properties.
PensionThe income receivable after you have stopped work.
  1. ii) Higher Rate Tax Payer Calculations

Traditional Pension Contribution Table

 

Age

 

  

Personal ContributionGovernment Contribution

40% (tax)

Value of year’s contribution at age 65
4112004805632
4212515005592
4313045225552
4413605445512
4514175675473
4614785915434
4715406165395
4816066425357
4916746705318
5017456985280
5118197285243
5218977595205
5319777915168
5420618255131
5521498605094
5622408965058
5723369345022
5824359744986
59253810154950
60264610584915
61275911034880
62287611504845
63299811994810
64312612504776
65325813034742
 5169220677129371

 

Income From Annuity

 

£45.78 x £129,371/1000 = £5,922.60 p.a. (say £5,923)

 

Summary

 

What you put inTotal pension contributions for the 25 years£51,692
What you get outAnnual income from the annuity till death£5,923 p.a. till death

 Property Pension 

Property  1234 
  yrs 0-5Yrs6-10yrs11-15yrs16-20Yrs21-25Yrs 26 onwards
Purchase price 30,000    
Deposit (15% of purchase price)  4,500    
Debt  25,500    
        
Rent (8% yield)  2,4003,0633,9094,9896,368
Interest (5% APR)  1,2751,2751,2751,2751,275
Other costs (20% of rent) 480613782998 

1,274

Net Inflow Before Tax 6451,1751,8522,7173,819
After tax (40% Higher rate)  3877051,1111,6302,292
        
Fees  1,500    
Total Deposit & Fees  6,000    
        
Purchase price   38,288   
Deposit (15% of purchase price)  5,743   
Debt   32,545   
        
Rent (8% yield)   3,0633,9094,9896,368
Interest (5% APR)   1,6271,6271,6271,627
Other costs (20% of rent)   6137829981,274
Net Inflow Before Tax   8231,5002,3643,467
After tax (40% Higher rate)   4949001,4192,080
        
Fees   2,000   
Total Deposit & Fees   7,743   
        
Purchase price    48,867  
Deposit (15% of purchase price)    7,330  
Debt    41,537  
        
Rent (8% yield)    3,9094,9896,368
Interest (5% APR)    2,0772,0772,078
Other costs (20% of rent)    7829981,274
Net Inflow Before Tax    1,0511,9153,016
After tax (40% Higher rate)    6301,1491,810
        
Fees    2500  
Total Deposit & Fees    9830  
        
Purchase price     62,368 
Deposit (15% of purchase price)     9,355 
Debt     53,013 
        
Rent (8% yield)     4,9896,368
Interest (5% APR)     2,6512,651
Other costs (20% of rent)     9981,274
Net Inflow Before Tax     1,3412,443
After tax (40% Higher)     8051,466
        
Fees     3,000 
Total Deposit & Fees     12,355 
        
Annual Profit Inflow  3871,1992,6425,0027,648

 

PropertyAgeDeposit & Fees (outflow)Profit (inflow)Net OutflowPurchase Price (5% growth pa)Property Value at age 65Debt (mortgage)Net Value
 41       
 42       
 43       
 44       
1456000  30000835792550058079
 460387     
 470387     
 480387     
 490387     
2507743387 38288835793254551034
 5101199     
 5201199     
 5301199     
 5401199     
35598301199 48867835794153742042
 5602642     
 5702642     
 5802642     
 5902642     
460123552642 62368835795301330566
 6105002     
 6205002     
 6305002     
 6405002     
 6505002     
  3592846151-10223179523334316152595181721

So in summary:

What you put inDeposit & Fees less profits from the properties over the 25 years-£10,223 (say Nil)
What you get outProfits for years 26 onwards£7,648 p.a. forever

If you wish to sell the portfolio to purchase an annuity then there is no difference if you are a higher rate tax payer as all gains are subject to capital gains tax of 40%.

So the table for a higher rate tax payer would be:

 Traditional PensionProperty Pension

(Buy&Hold)

Property Pension

(Buy&Sell)

What you put in£51,692NilNil
What you get out£5,119 p.a.

till death

£7,648 p.a.

forever

£6,618.44 p.a.

till death

So a property pension is still better than a traditional pension even if you are a higher rate tax payer.

Iii) 8%+ Yielding Areas

All these areas offer yields of greater than 8%.  This ensures that you keep your personal contribution to a minimum and improves your ability to weather interest rate rises, voids and repairs.

REGION AREA
 

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1Avon, Bristol
2Axminster, Devon
3Bodmin, Plymouth
4Bovey Tracey, Devon
5Bridgewater, Taunton
6Callington, Cornwall
7Chard, Somerset
8Chelston, Torquay, Devon
9Clevedon, Bristol
10Dawlish, Devon
11Devonport, Plymouth
12Filton, Bristol
13Gillingham, Dorset
14Honicknowle, Plymouth
15Hooe, Plymouth
16Houndstone, Somerset
17Ilfracombe, Devon
18Ilminster, Somerset
19Keyham, Plymouth
20Laira, Plymouth
21Launceston, Cornwall
22Lipson, Plymouth
23Looe, Plymouth
24Paignton, Devon
25Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth
26St Beaudeaux, Plymouth
27Shepton Mallet, Somerset
28Stoke, Plymouth
29Stratton Creber, Newquay
30Tavistock, Devon
31Teignmouth, Devon
32Topsham, Devon
33Torquay
34Wellington, Somerset
35Westbury, Bath
36Weston Super Mare, Somerset
37Yeovil, Somerset
 

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38Ashford, Kent
39Broadstairs, Kent
40Canterbury, Kent
41Chatham, Kent
42Cliftonville, Kent
43Dartford, Kent
44Dover, Kent
45Eastbourne, Sussex
46Erith, Kent
47Faversham, Kent
48Folkstone, Kent
49Hastings, East Sussex
50Herne Bay, Kent
51Margate, Kent
52Ramsgate, Kent
53Rochester, Kent
54Sittingbourne, Kent
55Snodland, Kent
56Westgate-on-sea, Kent
 

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57Bexhill-on-sea, Sussex
58Bognor Regis, Portsmouth
59Bournemouth, Dorset
60Fareham, Hampshire
61Rottingdean, Brighton
62Rowner, Gosport
63Ryde, Isle Of Wight
64St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex
65St Marys, Southampton
66Sandown, Isle Of Wight
67Shirley, Southampton
68Sholing, Southampton
69Southbourne, Dorset
70Southsea, Hampshire
71Thornhill, Southampton
 

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72Aveley, Essex
73Basildon, Essex
74Clacton-on-sea, Essex
75Colchester, Essex
76Dagenham, Essex
77East Tilbury, Essex
78Enfield, Essex
79Frinton-on-sea, Essex
80Grays, Essex
81Halstead, Essex
82Harlow, Essex
83Harold Hill, Essex
84Harwich, Essex
85Hornchurch, Essex
86Laindon, Essex
87Pitsea, Essex
88Purfleet, Essex
89Rainham, Essex
90Romford, Essex
91Sawbridgeworth, Herts
92Sheerness, Essex
93Shoeburyness, Essex
94South Ockendon, Essex
95Southend, Essex
96Stanford le Hope, Essex
97Tilbury, Essex
98Waltham Cross, Essex
99Westcliffe-on-sea, Essex
100Wickford, Essex
101Witham, Essex
 

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102Beckton
103Bexley Heath
104Leyton
105Northolt
106Plaistow
107Streatham
108Thamesmead
109Walthamstow
110West Hendon
111Woolwich
 

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112Attleborough, Norfolk
113Boston, Lincs
114Brookenby, Lincs
115Bungay, Norfolk
116Chatteris, Cambs
117Cromer, Norfolk
118Downham Market, Norfolk
119Eye, Suffolk
120Grantham, Lincs
121Hadleigh, Suffolk
122Ipswich, Suffolk
123Kings Lynn, Norfolk
124Lincoln, Lincs
125Market Rasen, Lincs
126Mundesley, Norfolk
127Norwich, Norfolk
128Orton Goldhay, Peterborough
129Orton Malbourne, Peterborough
130St Neots, Cambs
131Skegness, Lincs
132Sudbury, Suffolk
133Welland, Peterborough
134Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk
135Wisbech, Cambs
 

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136Anstey Heights, Leicester
137Aspley, Notts
138Bedford, Bedfordshire
139Bestwood, Notts
140Bilborough, Notts
141Binley, Coventry
142Bobbersmill, Notts
143Braunstone, Leicester
144Broxtowe, Notts
145Bulwell, Notts
146Burton-on-Trent, Staffs
147Camphill, Coventry
148Clifton, Notts
149Corby, Northants
150Daventry, Warwickshire
151Dunstable, Bedfordshire
152Foleshill, Coventry
153Highbury Vale, Notts
154Hodge Hill, Birmingham
155Ilkeston, Notts
156Irthlingborough, Northants
157Kettering, Northants
158Kimberley, Notts
159Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Notts
160Leicester City Centre, Leicester
161Luton, Bedfordshire
162Mansfield, Notts
163Moulton, Northants
164Newark, Notts
165Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs
166Newstead Village, Hucknall, Notts
167Northampton, Northants
168Oldbury, West Midlands
169Rednal, Birmingham
170Rugby, Warwickshire
171Rushden, Northants
172Shrewsbury
173Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs
174Strelley, Notts
175Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts
176The Meadows, Notts
177Thorneywood, Notts
178Thorpelands, Northants
179Top Valley, Notts
180Walsall, West Midlands
181Warren Hill, Notts
182Wellingborough, Northants
183Willenhall, Coventry
184Wolverhampton, West Midlands
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185Caldicot, Gloucs
186Churchdown, Gloucs
187Cinderford, Gloucs
188Coleford, Gloucs
189Hardwicke, Gloucs
190Hereford, Herefordshire
191Kidderminster, Worcs
192Newtown Farm, Herefordshire
193Redditch, Worcs
194Tewkesbury, Gloucs
195Worcester, Worcs
 

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196Balby, Doncaster
197Beeston, Leeds
198Castleford
199Crossgates, Leeds
200Dewsbury
201Garforth
202Goole
203Grimsby, Yorkshire
204Huddersfield, Yorkshire
205Hull
206Marsden, Yorkshire
207Pocklington,Yorkshire
208Rochdale, Lancs
209Rotherham
210Roundhay
211Scarborough, Yorkshire
212Scunthorpe
213Skipton, Bradford
214Wakefield, Yorkshire
 

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215Accrington
216Allerton, Liverpool
217Bacup, Manchester
218Barnsley, Lancs
219Birkenhead, Lancs
220Blackburn
221Blackpool
222Bolton
223Bootle, Liverpool
224Bradford
225Broughton, Cheshire
226Bury, Lancs
227Chester, Cheshire
228Clayton, Manchester
229Colne, Lancs
230Crewe, Cheshire
231Darwen, Lancs
232Denton, Manchester
233Derby
234Dudley
235Eccles, Manchester
236Eddington, Doncaster
237Farnworth, Lancs
238Gainsborough, Manchester
239Golborne, Cheshire
240Halifax
241Holywell, Flintshire
242Huyton, Prescot
243Hyde Park, Manchester
244Keighley
245Kirkby, Maghull
246Leigh, Lancs
247Liverpool L4
248Liverpool L6
249Liverpool L7
250Liverpool L8
251Liverpool L9
252Liverpool L13
253Liverpool L14
254Liverpool L20
255Longsight, Manchester
256Mexborough
257Morecombe, Lancs
258Moss Side, Manchester
259Northwich, Cheshire
260Openshaw, Manchester
261Peasley Cross, Merseyside
262Preston
263Rishton, Lancs
264Rock Ferry, Bebington
265Rotherham
266Runcorn, Cheshire
267Rusholme, Manchester
268St Helens, Merseyside
269Salford, Manchester
270Sheffield City Centre
271Swinton, Manchester
272Wallasey
273Walton Vale, Lancs
274Warrington, Lancs
275Waterloo, Lancs
276West Derby
277Wigan
278Winsford, Cheshire
279Withlington, Manchester
280Wombwell
281Worksop, Manchester
282Worsley, Manchester
 

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283Arthurs Hill, Newcastle
284Benwell, Newcastle
285Bishop Auckland, Darlington
286Blakelaw, West Denton
287Blyth, Newcastle
288Carlisle, Northumberland
289Chilton, Darlington
290Colliery, Durham
291Consett
292Elswick, Tyne & Wear
293Ferryhill, Spennymoor
294Gateshead, Newcastle
295Hartlepool
296Hebburn
297Hendon, Sunderland
298Hexham, Northumberland
299Houghton-le-Spring
300Lemington, West Denton
301Middlesbrough, Cleveland
302Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland
303Newton Aycliffe, Darlington
304Prudhoe, Northumberland
305Redcar, Cleveland
306Ryton, Crawcrook
307Seaham
308South Shields, Newcastle
309Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland
310Walkergate, Tyne & Wear
311Wallsend, Newcastle
312Washington, Tyne & Wear
 

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313Abercynon, Pontypridd
314Abertillery, Ebbw Vale
315Caerphilly
316Church Village, Pontypridd
317Edwardsville, Pontypridd
318Ely, Rhiwbina
319Gilfach Goch, Pontypridd
320Greenfield Terrace, Ebbw Vale
321Neath, Glamorgan
322Port Talbot, Glamorgan
323Treharris, Pontypridd
 

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324Airdrie, Lanarkshire
325Alexandria, Dumbarton
326Beith, Bridge of Weir
327Bellshill
328Bridgeton, Glasgow
329Broxburn, Livingston
330Carstairs Junction, Lanarkshire
331Chapelhall, Airdrie
332Cleland, Lanarkshire
333Craigshill, Livingston
334Cronberry, Ayr
335Dalry, Bridge of Weir
336Darvel, Kilmarnock
337Dennistown, Glasgow
338Dumbarton, Dumbartonshire
339East Kilbride, Glasgow
340Falkirk
341Glengarnock, Bridge of Weir
342Glenrothes
343Greenock, Refrewshire
344Govanhill, Glasgow
345Hamilton
346Ibrox, Glasgow
347Inverheithing, Dalgety Bay
348Kilbirnie, Bridge of Weir
349Kilsyth, Glasgow
350Kilwinning, Troon
351Kirkcaldy
352Kirkintolloch, Bishopbriggs
353Lochgelly, Dumfermline
354Maybole, Ayr
355New Cumnock, Ayr
356Newmilus, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
357North Carbrain, Cumberland
358Paisley
359Port Glasgow, Refrewshire
360Priesthill, Glasgow
361Saracen Cross, Glasgow
362Springboig, Glasgow
363Stewarton, Kilmarnock
364Tollcross, Glasgow
365Whitburn, Livingston
366Wishaw, Lanarkshire
367Yoker, Glasgow
  1. iv) Property Websites

The list of web sites below enables you to search for properties in the area you are interested in. All these sites direct you ultimately to the estate agent that is selling the property. There are also rental sites included in this list so you can keep abreast of the current market rental values of properties you have or are currently interested in.

I personally use rightmove.co.uk, ukpropertyshop.com, asserta.com and home.co.uk to find my properties. These sites seem professionally run and have a large database of properties for sale.

Sales & rental web sites
  1. www.rightmove.co.uk
  2. www.asserta.co.uk
  3. www.08004homes.com
  4. www.home.co.uk
  5. www.accommodation.com
  6. www.national-property-register.co.uk
  7. www.themovechannel.com
  8. www.accommodation-directory.co.uk
  9. www.fish4homes.co.uk
  10. www.homesdujour.com
  11. www.housedeals.co.uk
  12. www.propertyfinder.co.uk
  13. www.mondial-property.co.uk
  14. www.numberone4property.co.uk
  15. www.primelocation.com
  16. www.propertyads-online.com
  17. www.propertyfile.co.uk
  18. www.propertylive.co.uk
  19. www.saleourproperty.com
  20. www.ukpg.co.uk
  21. www.ukpropertyguide.co.uk
  22. www.underoneroof.com
  23. www.wheretolive.co.uk
  24. www.froglet.com
  25. www.move.co.uk
  26. www.halfapercent.com
  27. www.p4L.co.uk
  28. www.londonpropertyguide.co.uk
  29. www.cdproperty.co.uk
  30. www.propertydirect.co.uk
  31. www.rentalsandsales.co.uk
  32. www.estates-directory.co.uk
  33. www.ukhomesguide.co.uk
  34. www.accommodatingcompany.co.uk
  35. www.home-sale.co.uk
  36. www.housesearchuk.co.uk
  37. www.lookproperty.co.uk
  38. www.ukhousesales.co.uk
  39. www.londonshome.co.uk
  40. www.propertymatters.co.uk
  41. www.bainprop.co.uk
  42. www.haylingproperty.co.uk
  43. www.foxtons.co.uk
  44. www.shobrook.co.uk
  45. www.palmsagency.co.uk
  46. www.jtrproperty.co.uk
  47. www.coppingjoyce.co.uk
  48. www.milburys.co.uk
  49. www.davisestates.co.uk
  50. www.stonegateestates.co.uk
  51. www.forgetestateagents.co.uk
  52. www.nicholasirwin.co.uk
  53. www.ashtons.co.uk
  54. www.claridges-estates.co.uk
  55. www.pfivales.co.uk
  56. www.bansale.estates.co.uk
  1. www.dauntons.co.uk
  2. www.stratfordproperty.co.uk

Sales only web sites

  1. www.propertyworld.co.uk
  2. www.smartestates.com
  3. www.stoptolook.co.uk
  4. www.uk-property-sale-directory.co.uk
  5. www.daltons.co.uk
  6. www.homehunter.co.uk
  7. www.homepages.co.uk
  8. www.homes-uk.co.uk/hfs_home_uke.html
  9. www.homeselluk.com
  10. www.hotproperty.co.uk
  11. www.house-directory.co.uk
  12. www.thehousehunter.co.uk/default.asp
  13. www.housenet.co.uk
  14. www.houseweb.co.uk
  15. www.thelondonoffice.co.uk
  16. www.newhomesnetwork.co.uk
  17. www.properties-direct.com
  18. www.reale-state.co.uk
  19. www.smartnewhomes.com
  20. www.uk-property.com
  21. www.ukpropertysales.net
  22. www.wwpc.uk.com
  23. www.your-move.co.uk
  24. www.fairview.co.uk
  25. www.assertahome.com
  26. www.ukpropertyshop.co.uk
  27. www.partake.co.uk
  28. www.property-sight.co.uk
  29. www.prestigeproperty.co.uk
  30. www.tspc.co.uk
  31. www.homesalez.com
  32. www.hotproperties2000.co.uk
  33. www.your-life.co.uk
  34. www.agentfreesales.co.uk
  35. www.propertysales.co.uk
  36. www.globalmart.co.uk
  37. www.propertyfinderwales.co.uk
  38. www.paramount-properties.co.uk
  39. www.estate-agent-property.co.uk
  40. www.webhouses.co.uk
  41. www.property-go.co.uk
  42. www.capital-residence.co.uk
  43. www.michaeltucker.co.uk
  44. www.toplondonproperties.co.uk
  45. www.carltons-dundee.co.uk
  46. www.howards.co.uk
  47. www.owner-property-sales.co.uk
  48. www.property4uk.co.uk
  49. www.smithvalentine.demon.co.uk
  50. www.jparissteele.co.uk
  51. www.villagategroup.com
  52. www.wisemove.co.uk
  53. www.dmea.co.uk
  54. www.gatehouseestates.co.uk
  55. www.andrewpontin.co.uk
  56. www.walsall-estates.co.uk
  57. www.stewartwatson.co.uk
  58. www.newey.co.uk
  59. www.hamiltonbrooks.co.uk
  60. www.bennettjones.co.uk
  61. www.pro-net.co.uk
  62. www.lakewood-properties.co.uk
  63. www.pickitts.co.uk
  1. www.housemarket.co.uk

Rentals only

  1. www.homelet.co.uk
  2. www.rent.co.uk
  3. www.simprent.u-net.com
  4. www.citylet.com
  5. www.letonthenet.com
  6. www.letsrentuk.com
  7. www.lettingweb.com
  8. www.simplyrent.co.uk
  9. www.spacetorent.com
  10. www.studenthousehunt.com
  11. www.studentpad.co.uk
  12. www.palacegate.co.uk
  13. www.excel-property.co.uk
  14. www.assuredproprentals.co.uk
  15. www.cambridge-rentals.co.uk
  16. www.propertyrentals.co.uk
  17. www.faulknerproperty.co.uk
  18. www.flemingpropertyrentals.co.uk
  19. www.enaparkinsonpropertyrentals.co.uk
  20. www.the-net.co.uk
  21. www.mossoak.co.uk
  22. www.torent.co.uk
  23. www.net-lettings.co.uk
  24. www.property-go.co.uk
  25. www.sunkissed.co.uk
  26. www.letters.co.uk

v)Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement 

Here is an example of an AST.

 

ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT

1.    Tenancy agreement made the day of 10th January 2004

Between                                      [insert landlord’s name]

 

Of                                [insert landlord’s address]

 

(Herein after called the Landlord which expression shall include the person for the time being entitled to the reversion expectant on the determination of the tenancy hereby created) of the one part.

And                             [insert tenant’s name]

 

Of                                [insert tenant’s previous address]

 

(Herein after called the tenant which expression shall include his successors in title) of the other part;

Whereby it is agreed as follows:

The landlord lets and the tenant takes the dwelling house known as:

[insert investment property’s address}

(Herein after called the premises)

Together with the furniture, fixtures and effects therein upon an Assured Shorthold Tenancy within the meaning of section 19(a) of the Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996, for the period of six months starting on the 10th December 2001 until 9th June 2002. The rent of £_____ per week, payable clear of deductions. Any money received for payment of rent for the premises is deemed to have been received from the tenant in advance on the first day of every week, the first such payment to be payable on the signing of this contract.

2.    The tenant agrees:

(a)   To pay the rent of £_____ per week in the manner aforesaid, without any reductions whatsoever.

(b)   To pay the agent upon signing hereof a deposit of £_____, to be held by the landlord against liability of the tenant arising under this agreement. The landlord will provide a written list of dilapidations within 28 days of the end of the tenancy, and a further 28 days will be allowed for discussion and negotiations to arrange settlement. After this period of time either party may revert to use of the law courts to resolve the dispute. If there are no dilapidations, the landlord will undertake to return the deposit to the tenant within seven working days of the end of the tenancy.

(c)   To pay all charges for gas and electric current supplied to the premises during the tenancy (all charges including any rental or other necessary charges) for use of the telephone if the tenant wishes to have the telephone connected, and the costs of reconnecting such services if they are withheld owing to the act or omission of the tenant. The tenant is also responsible for the water rates and council tax or replacement taxation for the term of the tenancy.

(d)   To keep all parts of the premises, including landlord’s furniture, fixtures and fittings in good and tenantable repair and in good decorative state and ventilated (fair wear and tear and damage by accidental fire, maintenance and repairs which are hereafter agreed to be done by the landlord and those which are statutory for section 11 of the Housing Act 1985 omitted); to maintain the garden to an acceptable standard.

(e)   Not to assign, underlet, charge or part with or share the possession or occupation of the premises or any part thereof and not to grant any licence to occupy the premises of any part thereof.

(f)     Not to use the premises or any part of for any purpose other than that of a private residence.

(g)   Not to carry on upon the premises any profession, trade or business, or let apartments or rooms, or receive paying guests or lodgers or place or exhibit any notice board or notice on the premises.

(h)   Not to use the premises for any illegal or immoral purpose.

(i)     Not to do or permit or suffer anything in the premises (or any building of which the premises form part) which may be or grow to be a nuisance or annoyance to the landlord (or any superior landlord) or to any occupier or tenant of any part of any building of which the premises form part;

(j)     Not to damage, injure, or make any alteration to the premises or any part thereof.

(k)   Within seven days of receipt thereof to send all correspondence addressed to the landlord directly to the landlord whose address forms part of this tenancy agreement. Any other correspondence of unknown names should be forwarded to the landlord. This should include any notice, order or proposal relating to the premises (or any building of which the premises forms part) given, made or issued under or by virtue or any statute, regulation, order, direction or by law by any competent authority.

(l)     To permit the landlord upon giving 48 hours notice (except in the case of emergency when no notice shall be required) to enter upon the premises with or without workmen and equipment and to view the state and condition thereof and, if necessary, to carry out any repairs, alterations or other works.

(m) To pay all fees, expenses and costs (including solicitors, councils, and surveyors fees) incurred by the landlord in preparing and serving notice on the tenant of any breach of any of the covenants on the part of the tenants herein contained notwithstanding forfeiture is avoided otherwise than by relief granted by the court.

(n)   To notify the landlord promptly after any event which causes damage to the premises, furniture, fixtures and fittings or which may give rise to a claim under the insurances of the premises.

(o)   Not to leave the premises vacant for more than 21 consecutive days and to keep the premises locked and secured when vacant, and the tenant is responsible for using the security provided at all times.

(p)   Not to change the locks to any doors of the premises, without the permission of the landlord; not to make any duplicate keys thereof but to return all such keys to the landlord at the end of the tenancy.

(q)   To pay for professional cleaning redecorations, and garden maintenance should the final inventory dictate that such services are, in reasonable opinion of the landlord, necessary.

(r)    Within the last two months of the tenancy to permit the landlord at reasonable hours, to enter and view the premises with prospective tenants or purchasers.

(s)   At the end of the tenancy to yield up to the landlord the premises, furniture, fixtures, and effects properly repaired, decorated, and kept in accordance with the obligations herein before contained, and to remove from the premises all the tenants effects.

(t)     No to remove any of the landlord’s furniture, fixtures and effects from the premises, and to leave them in the same location found.

(u)   To keep the furniture, fixtures and effects in their present state of repair and condition (reasonable wear and tear and damage by accidental fire expected) and to replace with similar articles of at least equal value, style and colour of any part of the said furniture, fixtures, fittings or effects, which may be destroyed or damaged (except as foresaid) so as to be incapable of being returned to their former condition.

(v)   Not to keep any pets.

3.    The landlord agrees:

(a)    That the tenant paying the rent hereby reserved and performing and observing the various agreements on their part contained herein shall peaceably hold and enjoy the premises during the tenancy without any interruption by the landlord or any person claiming under or in trust for them.

(b)    To carry out those repairs, liability for which is cast upon the landlord by sections 11-16 inclusive of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 as amended by Section 116 of The Housing Act 1988.

(c)     To pay the ground rent, service charges, and all sums payable by the landlord herein to the head landlord under the terms of the head lease.

(d)    To insure the premises against loss or damage by fire, explosion, and such additional risks as the landlord may deem desirable.

4.    The landlord and tenant agree:

(a)    If the rent hereby reserved or any part thereof shall be unpaid for 14 days after becoming payable (whether being formally demanded or not) or if any covenant or agreement on the tenant’s part herein contained shall not be performed or observed then in any of the said cases it shall be lawful for the landlord at any time thereafter to re-enter upon the premises or any part thereof in the name of the whole and thereupon the tenancy shall absolutely determine but without prejudice to the rights of the landlord in respect of any breach of the tenants covenants or agreements herein.

(b)    Ownership of all property left at the premises at the end of the tenancy shall immediately pass to the landlord who shall be entitled (though not bound) to sell the same for their own benefit and where necessary make charge upon to the tenant or the tenant’s deposit to refund any additional costs not recouped within the values received for the said articles.

(c)    Where the landlord or the tenant consist of more than one person, the covenants on their part in this agreement shall be joint and several.

(d)    Any notices served by the landlord on the tenant shall be sufficiently served if sent by second-class post or delivered by hand to the tenant at the premises or the last known address of the tenant.

(e)    To end the tenancy at or after six months, either party must give at least two months prior notice in writing.

(f)      In the event of maintenance that requires immediate attention outside office hours, and falls under the landlord’s statutory responsibilities under section 11 of the Housing Act 1985, the tenant may spend up to £50 to minimise damage or effect a repair without reference to the landlord, but should inform the landlord at the earliest opportunity. Any other repairs of any nature must be referred to the landlord or landlord’s agent. Any other repairs authorised by the tenant will be the responsibility of the tenant to pay.

It is hereby agreed that the parties hereto witness the day and year first above written.

AS WITNESS the hands of the parties hereto the day and year first above written.

 

 

SIGNED by the above named……………………………………………..

(The landlord)

 

In the presence of……………………………………………………………

 

SIGNED by the above named mentioned……………………………………

(The tenant)

 

 

In the presence of……………………………………………………………

 

  1. vi) Notice of Intention to Seek Possession (Section 21)

Here is an example of a Section 21 eviction notice:

ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY

NOTICE REQUIRING POSSESSION

(Housing Act, 1988, Section 21 (1) (b))

TO:     [tenant’s name]

OF:     [property address]

I, [landlord’s name]

HEREBY give you notice that we require possession of the dwelling house known

AS:     [property address]

ON:     Monday 22nd September 2004

or at the end of the period of your tenancy which will end next after a period of two calendar months from the service upon you of this Notice.

DATED:         10th July 2004

SIGNED                                                                                                                    

[landlord’s name]

INFORMATION FOR TENANT

  1. If the tenant or licensee does not leave the property, the landlord or licensor must get an order for possession from the court before the tenant or licensee can lawfully be evicted. The landlord or licensor cannot apply for such an order before the Notice to Quit or Notice to Determine has run out.
  2. A tenant or licensee who does not know if he has any right to remain in possession after a Notice to Quit or a Notice to Determine runs out can obtain advice from a solicitor. Help with all, or part, of the cost of legal advice and assistance may be available under the Legal Aid scheme.  He should also be able to obtain information from a Citizens’ Advice Bureau, a Housing Aid Centre or a rent officer.

NOTES

  1. On or after the coming to an end of a fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancy, a court must make an order for possession if the landlord has given notice in this form.
  2. The length of the Notice must be at least two calendar months.

vii)  Standing Order Set Up Form For Rent Collection

Here is a standing order set up form for your tenant to complete and hand in to their bank.

STANDING ORDER SET UP 

PAYER:

Name:Put the tenant’s full name here
Branch:Put the tenant’s bank branch and full address
A/C number:Put the tenant’s account number here
Sort code:Put the tenant’s bank branch’s sort code

PAYEE:

Name:Put your full name here
Branch:Put your bank branch’s name and full address
A/C number:Put your account number here
Sort code:Put your bank branch’s sort code here

PAYMENT DETAILS:

Amount:Put the weekly or monthly rent here
Transfer date:Put the first date you want the transfer to occur here
Reference:Put the address of property here
Repeat:Put the frequency either weekly or monthly here
Last transfer date:Always put ‘To be notified in writing’

Please could you set up the above standing order on my behalf as soon as possible, to ensure that the first transfer payment is paid on time?

 

 

_____________________________________            _____________________

Signed                                                                                      Date

(the tenant)

_____________________________________

Print Name

 

Please now send on to the payer’s bank branch.

 

 

viii) YIELD CONTRIBUTION TABLE BASED ON YEARS LEFT TO RETIREMENT 

   YIELD 
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  Retire

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-1236.07-1169.40-1102.74-1036.07-969.40-902.74-836.07 
6 yrs-995.54-928.87-862.21-795.54-728.87-662.21-595.54 
7 yrs-824.14-757.47-690.81-624.14-557.47-490.81-424.14 
8 yrs-695.95-629.28-562.62-495.95-429.28-362.62-295.95 
9 yrs-596.55-529.88-463.22-396.55-329.88-263.22-196.55 
10 yrs-517.32-450.65-383.99-317.32-250.65-183.99-117.32 
11 yrs-452.75-386.08-319.42-252.75-186.08-119.42-52.75 
12 yrs-399.18-332.51-265.85-199.18-132.51-65.850.82 
13 yrs-354.06-287.39-220.73-154.06-87.39-20.7345.94 
14 yrs-315.59-248.92-182.26-115.59-48.9217.7484.41 
15 yrs-282.42-215.75-149.09-82.42-15.7550.91117.58 
16 yrs-253.58-186.91-120.25-53.5813.0979.75146.42 
17 yrs-228.29-161.62-94.96-28.2938.38105.04171.71 
18 yrs-205.95-139.28-72.62-5.9560.72127.38194.05 
19 yrs-186.11-119.44-52.7813.8980.56147.22213.89 
20 yrs-168.38-101.71-35.0531.6298.29164.95231.62 
21 yrs-152.47-85.80-19.1447.53114.20180.86247.53 
22 yrs-138.12-71.45-4.7961.88128.55195.21261.88 
23 yrs-125.14-58.478.1974.86141.53208.19274.86 
24 yrs-113.34-46.6719.9986.66153.33219.99286.66 
25 yrs-102.58-35.9130.7597.42164.09230.75297.42 
26 yrs-92.75-26.0840.58107.25173.92240.58307.25 
27 yrs-83.73-17.0649.60116.27182.94249.60316.27 
28 yrs-75.45-8.7857.88124.55191.22257.88324.55 
29 yrs-67.82-1.1565.51132.18198.85265.51332.18 
30 yrs-60.785.8972.55139.22205.89272.55339.22 
          
 Interest Only45.83112.50179.16245.83312.50379.16445.83 
          
Assumptions: £100,000 purchase price, 85% LTV financing, 5% interest rate, 20% rental income loss  
and repayment mortgage.       
  1. ix) Top 5 Annuities for Male, Female Aged 60 and Joint Life Last Survivor Male Aged 60/ Female Aged 55
Male Age 60 Annuities - Purchase Price £10k
  
CompanyLevel without guaranteeLevel guaranteed
5 years
Escalating 5% p.a. compound without guarantee Notes
PRUDENTIAL£630.00 p.a.£627.12 p.a.£344.40 p.a.Minimum purchase price £20k
LEGAL & GENERAL£627.48 p.a.£625.44 p.a.£339.84 p.a. 
CLERICAL MEDICAL£617.20 p.a.£615.19 p.a.£317.29 p.a.Minimum purchase price £5k
SCOTTISH WIDOWS£615.84 p.a.£612.60 p.a.£328.20 p.a. 
STANDARD LIFE£612.00 p.a.£609.60 p.a.£334.80 p.a.Minimum purchase price £2k
CANADA LIFE£611.40 p.a.£609.72 p.a.£331.80 p.a.Minimum purchase price £10k

 

Female Aged 60 Annuities - Purchase Price £10k
 
CompanyLevel without guaranteeLevel guaranteed
5 years
Escalating 5% p.a. compound without guarantee Notes
PRUDENTIAL£604.39 p.a.£602.54 p.a.£308.09 p.a.Minimum purchase price £20k
NORWICH UNION£594.84 p.a.£593.04 p.a.£274.44 p.a.Minimum purchase price £5k
SCOTTISH WIDOWS£585.84 p.a.£582.72 p.a.£288.00 p.a. 
LEGAL & GENERAL£585.60 p.a.£584.64 p.a.£290.04 p.a. 
CLERICAL MEDICAL£581.70 p.a.£580.39 p.a.£276.79 p.a.Minimum purchase price £5k
CANADA LIFE£579.60 p.a.£578.52 p.a.£296.64 p.a.Minimum purchase price £10k

 

Joint Life Last Survivor Annuities (male age 60/female age 55) - Purchase Price £10k
 
CompanyLevel without guaranteeLevel guaranteed
5 years
Escalating 5% p.a. compound without guarantee Notes
PRUDENTIAL£529.30 p.a.£529.30 p.a.£241.82 p.a.Minimum purchase price £20k
LEGAL & GENERAL£512.52 p.a.£512.28 p.a.£233.76 p.a. 
NORWICH UNION£511.56 p.a.£511.56 p.a.£194.84 p.a.Minimum purchase price £5k
CLERICAL MEDICAL£503.10 p.a.£503.10 p.a.£209.80 p.a.Minimum purchase price £5k
SCOTTISH WIDOWS£498.36 p.a.£497.04 p.a.£219.84 p.a. 
CANADA LIFE£496.68 p.a.£496.68 p.a.£225.96 p.a.Minimum purchase price £10k