Craziness I'll always choose who goes in my house and I'll never be flexible with it DSS kids pets I'm fine with 3 of my pals who are landlords and have way bigger portfolio only ever seem to have issues...
Lived in my own house since I was 21, I'm 43. Same house. Never had any mould anywhere. Ever. It's ventilated and I'm not stupid with what I do in the house 1 of my houses is about to go...
I have painted both mine from top to bottom in zinsser perma white anti mould paint. All bedroom doors now have vents on the bottom, Loft insulation right to the ends to avoid cold spots but not to block eves...
To achieve an EPC on the first one and ex council house I ensured every radiator had trv valves on except one I increased the loft insulation by a further 200 millimeter and that's it the house already had cavity...
I've just had both of my houses EPC redone and luckily both have achieved a C. Currently redecorating one of my properties to put back on the market and it'll achieve 750 pound per month was 695. I'm a really...
Reply to the comment left by Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118 at 12/12/2025 - 12:54I stopped first come first served. I wait till I have 4 and then have a sit down with them, get the vibes etc. Since...
If you have a joint tenancy and one tenant ends their side leaving the other high and dry. How will that impact your rent protection Insurance (I've not had this happen, I'm a small landlord) Would the existing tenant need...
Luckily my tenants moving out who's paying 695 a month. Haven't increased their rent like an idiot. New market value is 795 a month My other tenant pays 550 a month, market value is 650, they will be moving to...
Reply to the comment left by Jo Westlake at 18/11/2025 - 08:27I'm due a EPC end of this year. First time doing on. It was previously 1 point below a C. When I bought it Since then I've put a...
Always get a decent one. Not a ferolli or something rubbish. My 2 have a ideal logic 24+ with a 10yr warenty. Put in 2017 not a single issue. Other one had a main ecotec 30 (basically a baxi) in...
Are they one of these small independent agencies. I wouldnt touch them. I've only ever used main large estate agents in the past and never had an issue. I self manage now however
It's very simple, my 2 are below market value. They'll both be pushed right to market value which will more than cover NI cost that I'll occur. I'm sure my tenants have enjoyed cheaper rents than what they would pay...
Nightmare. Hope U get it sorted . I'm never without it, only costs £150 a year with my insurance. Probs a good idea grabbing some for the future. All the best to you
Won't affect me I'll just increase the rent to cover the costings and make my tenants very aware that this is the sole reason for the increase. I'll remind them unfortunately each and every time the government meddles with landlords...
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 29/04/2024 - 13:38That food for thought. I'm not in this situation it was just a thought that had occured.
Out of curiosity. This might be a daft question. If a council advise a tenant to stay put till the bailiffs arrive, do you have the ability to take the council to court due to the financial loss that decision...
13th February 2026, 2 months ago
Craziness I'll always choose who goes in my house and I'll never be flexible with it DSS kids pets I'm fine with 3 of my pals who are landlords and have way bigger portfolio only ever seem to have issues...
Read More →10th February 2026, 2 months ago
Lived in my own house since I was 21, I'm 43. Same house. Never had any mould anywhere. Ever. It's ventilated and I'm not stupid with what I do in the house 1 of my houses is about to go...
Read More →4th January 2026, 3 months ago
I have painted both mine from top to bottom in zinsser perma white anti mould paint. All bedroom doors now have vents on the bottom, Loft insulation right to the ends to avoid cold spots but not to block eves...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Adam W at 25/12/2025 - 11:23
To achieve an EPC on the first one and ex council house I ensured every radiator had trv valves on except one I increased the loft insulation by a further 200 millimeter and that's it the house already had cavity...
Read More →25th December 2025, 4 months ago
I've just had both of my houses EPC redone and luckily both have achieved a C. Currently redecorating one of my properties to put back on the market and it'll achieve 750 pound per month was 695. I'm a really...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 12/12/2025 - 12:54
Reply to the comment left by Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118 at 12/12/2025 - 12:54I stopped first come first served. I wait till I have 4 and then have a sit down with them, get the vibes etc. Since...
Read More →10th December 2025, 4 months ago
If you have a joint tenancy and one tenant ends their side leaving the other high and dry. How will that impact your rent protection Insurance (I've not had this happen, I'm a small landlord) Would the existing tenant need...
Read More →30th November 2025, 4 months ago
Luckily my tenants moving out who's paying 695 a month. Haven't increased their rent like an idiot. New market value is 795 a month My other tenant pays 550 a month, market value is 650, they will be moving to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jo Westlake at 18/11/2025 - 08:27
Reply to the comment left by Jo Westlake at 18/11/2025 - 08:27I'm due a EPC end of this year. First time doing on. It was previously 1 point below a C. When I bought it Since then I've put a...
Read More →9th November 2025, 5 months ago
Always get a decent one. Not a ferolli or something rubbish. My 2 have a ideal logic 24+ with a 10yr warenty. Put in 2017 not a single issue. Other one had a main ecotec 30 (basically a baxi) in...
Read More →8th November 2025, 5 months ago
Are they one of these small independent agencies. I wouldnt touch them. I've only ever used main large estate agents in the past and never had an issue. I self manage now however
Read More →31st October 2025, 5 months ago
It'll be passed to my tenants. Simple
Read More →27th October 2025, 5 months ago
It's very simple, my 2 are below market value. They'll both be pushed right to market value which will more than cover NI cost that I'll occur. I'm sure my tenants have enjoyed cheaper rents than what they would pay...
Read More →2nd October 2025, 6 months ago
Nightmare. Hope U get it sorted . I'm never without it, only costs £150 a year with my insurance. Probs a good idea grabbing some for the future. All the best to you
Read More →2nd October 2025, 6 months ago
Just on a side note. Did you have rent protection insurance?
Read More →20th May 2025, 11 months ago
Let your tenants know why their rent is going up again. Let them know the exact reason. Then tell them to thank their government
Read More →19th December 2024, 1 year ago
Won't affect me I'll just increase the rent to cover the costings and make my tenants very aware that this is the sole reason for the increase. I'll remind them unfortunately each and every time the government meddles with landlords...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DSR DSR at 29/04/2024 - 13:38
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 29/04/2024 - 13:38That food for thought. I'm not in this situation it was just a thought that had occured.
Read More →29th April 2024, 2 years ago
Out of curiosity. This might be a daft question. If a council advise a tenant to stay put till the bailiffs arrive, do you have the ability to take the council to court due to the financial loss that decision...
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