Decision made, all the new rules and regulations are increasing the amount of time spent on my small portfolio. Even though I use agents I am still at risk and still have to be involved. The answer? I am selling...
I would agree. My version of simplicity is to sell up. I can then invest in other non-PRS investments, put cash into a family investment company, carry out long term estate planning, etc., without having to worry about any nonsense...
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 21/04/2026 - 10:01"Hobby landlords" does not mean bad landlords, so the PRS will lose a number of properties where tenants have been perfectly happy, albeit there may have been minor infringements...
Reply to the comment left by Denise G at 15/04/2026 - 18:43I would make two points: 1. You say 'we', so I assume properties are jointly owned, in which case form a partnership. Partnerships are exempt from MTD ITSA. 2....
Cash in and run! I doubt if we will see those gains again. If we do, governments of every persuasion will be increasing CGT rates and other taxes to pay for the blackmailing of voters. I haven't seen taxes come...
£900pm equates to 5.4% yield if your property is worth £200k. That is before expenses, agent fees, etc and if the net rent takes you into the 40% tax band you will be paying 40% tax on the income and...
Nothing like a bit of scaremongering to push landlords to subscribe to Lendlord:-) I'm not aware of any requirement to prove that the tenant has read the e-mail, etc. Even recorded delivery would only prove delivery to the property, not...
Quid pro quo - if a tenant takes up a tenancy, saying that they will be staying for a year, but leave after 3 months then seems reasonable that they pay the landlord 2 month's rent for inconvenience and costs...
Reply to the comment left by Disillusioned Landlord at 31/03/2026 - 18:19Take them to court anyway, just to get a CCJ and make their life a bit difficult,
Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 31/03/2026 - 17:12Interesting - I see that one decision allowed rent to be backdated to the date that the landlord increased (doubled!) it in June 2025. That will not be happening...
Most likely, Labour is intent on keeping the majority of voters (tenants) voting for them at any cost, rather than putting any real thought into what is good for the UK housing sector.
23rd April 2026, 2 days ago
Decision made, all the new rules and regulations are increasing the amount of time spent on my small portfolio. Even though I use agents I am still at risk and still have to be involved. The answer? I am selling...
Read More →23rd April 2026, 2 days ago
I would agree. My version of simplicity is to sell up. I can then invest in other non-PRS investments, put cash into a family investment company, carry out long term estate planning, etc., without having to worry about any nonsense...
Read More →22nd April 2026, 3 days ago
The Government can urge and expect whatever it wants. I for one am selling up and want nothing more to do with the PRS.
Read More →22nd April 2026, 3 days ago
This sounds very much like a 'quick sale' company seeking leads/information.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 21/04/2026 - 10:01
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 21/04/2026 - 10:01"Hobby landlords" does not mean bad landlords, so the PRS will lose a number of properties where tenants have been perfectly happy, albeit there may have been minor infringements...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 15/04/2026 - 18:43
Reply to the comment left by Denise G at 15/04/2026 - 18:43I would make two points: 1. You say 'we', so I assume properties are jointly owned, in which case form a partnership. Partnerships are exempt from MTD ITSA. 2....
Read More →13th April 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why is "We’ve built a property management tool for small landlords?" a question?
Read More →13th April 2026, 2 weeks ago
I'm ready for 1/5/26 - I've issued s21 notices on my properties.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Tim Armitage at 10/04/2026 - 12:12
Cash in and run! I doubt if we will see those gains again. If we do, governments of every persuasion will be increasing CGT rates and other taxes to pay for the blackmailing of voters. I haven't seen taxes come...
Read More →10th April 2026, 2 weeks ago
£900pm equates to 5.4% yield if your property is worth £200k. That is before expenses, agent fees, etc and if the net rent takes you into the 40% tax band you will be paying 40% tax on the income and...
Read More →9th April 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nothing like a bit of scaremongering to push landlords to subscribe to Lendlord:-) I'm not aware of any requirement to prove that the tenant has read the e-mail, etc. Even recorded delivery would only prove delivery to the property, not...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 02/04/2026 - 17:39
Reply to the comment left by Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118 at 02/04/2026 - 17:39Likewise!!
Read More →2nd April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Mark, are you by any chance a 'concerned landlord'? :-)
Read More →2nd April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Quid pro quo - if a tenant takes up a tenancy, saying that they will be staying for a year, but leave after 3 months then seems reasonable that they pay the landlord 2 month's rent for inconvenience and costs...
Read More →2nd April 2026, 3 weeks ago
La La Land comes to mind for some reason.
Read More →Reply to comment left by James Sim at 31/03/2026 - 18:19
Reply to the comment left by Disillusioned Landlord at 31/03/2026 - 18:19Take them to court anyway, just to get a CCJ and make their life a bit difficult,
Read More →Reply to comment left by Monty Bodkin at 31/03/2026 - 17:12
Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 31/03/2026 - 17:12Interesting - I see that one decision allowed rent to be backdated to the date that the landlord increased (doubled!) it in June 2025. That will not be happening...
Read More →Reply to comment left by JB at 31/03/2026 - 16:49
Hopefully previous landlords will not lie about it!
Read More →31st March 2026, 4 weeks ago
Most likely, Labour is intent on keeping the majority of voters (tenants) voting for them at any cost, rather than putting any real thought into what is good for the UK housing sector.
Read More →31st March 2026, 4 weeks ago
68 weeks ON AVERAGE to get your property back. And the government claims that the courts will be ready for RRA section 8 claims! An absolute shambles.
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