Of course, rent controls have worked fantastically in other countries, such as the Netherlands where they have caused rental shortages. At least we know that won't happen here because that situation already exists thanks to the moronic abolition of section...
I wouldn't trust the government with a hotel in Monopoly, let alone any of my houses. If they want to make themselves useful, why don't they offer to buy properties off landlords at above market value and without CGT having...
Reply to the comment left by peter kessler at 01/07/2024 - 09:54The Council I am referring to is Tameside Council. This situation is ongoing and in fact is now getting worse by the day, so it hasn't been resolved yet....
It absolutely should be illegal, but sadly it isn't. It's actually standard practice now among Councils, and I had a tenant very recently in exactly the same situation. A section 21 notice is just that - notice. That is what...
Do they REALLY not get it? Are they TOTALLY stupid and thick to the core? Or perhaps they do get it and want to take this opportunity to throw more sh*t at landlords while they still can. The reason no...
What an absolute joke this article is! 'Renters are marched out of their homes in their thousands'? What an utterly absurd and defamatory comment. Firstly, any tenants that are 'marched out of their homes' will most likely have been through...
I say vote for what you believe in. I have been a Conservative voter all my life but they are no longer the party they used to be. The closest party to Conservative values now is Reform. If everybody switches...
For many people, this is going to make it practically impossible to buy a new property, as so few are C or above at the moment. Upgrading whilst already owning can be done, albeit at great expense, but if you...
Oh. This is the first I've heard about this. I was recently declined a BTL remortgage supposedly due to poor credit. No actual reason was given and no EPC was requested. I'm guessing this may have been the reason now.
In order to increase the rent without a new AST, your tenants would have to agree to the increase in writing. As you're about to evict them I would think their tendency to co-operate would be fairly low, so it's...
I always inform my tenants I will be carrying out quarterly inspections and it is never a problem as long as you say from the outset. Anything longer than that and you're asking for trouble, particularly with new tenancies.
It's probably best just to keep quiet about it until they write to either you or your tenants. They'll have a job getting the money out of previous tenants now unless they've got a forwarding address.
It probably varies from area to area as to how best to market a property, but from a general viewpoint, I would say there's absolutely no point in instructing more than one agent. There are several reasons I can think...
Reply to the comment left by Jon D at 08/02/2021 - 19:36Jon D, do you think this ridiculous set of suggestions will work for all properties? Only, I've got tenants who I have been looking at getting rid of. Just...
I seriously don't see why you would want to buy a property with a problem tenant already in situ. It is surely a no-brainer to insist on vacant possession contractually with your solicitor, who's job it would be to ensure...
These licensing schemes do not benefit anyone, as has been proved time ,and time, and time again. When are people going to learn? It's a lose-lose for tenants and landlords. Rents go up to pay for licensing, houses become unaffordable,...
It's all aimed at making landlords bankrupt, as that will be the only outcome here. I have heard so many landlords say 'I'm getting out' and I need to get out myself now. One small problem though, we can't evict...
No, for section 8 you have to have a reason for it, i.e. anti social behaviour, not merely because you want the house back. Then it's 2 weeks notice, but you have to prove a valid reason.
3rd February 2026, 2 months ago
Of course, rent controls have worked fantastically in other countries, such as the Netherlands where they have caused rental shortages. At least we know that won't happen here because that situation already exists thanks to the moronic abolition of section...
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Probably to house illegal immigrants and save money on hotels. Who makes this stuff up?
Read More →28th April 2025, 12 months ago
I wouldn't trust the government with a hotel in Monopoly, let alone any of my houses. If they want to make themselves useful, why don't they offer to buy properties off landlords at above market value and without CGT having...
Read More →Reply to comment left by peter kessler at 01/07/2024 - 09:54
Reply to the comment left by peter kessler at 01/07/2024 - 09:54The Council I am referring to is Tameside Council. This situation is ongoing and in fact is now getting worse by the day, so it hasn't been resolved yet....
Read More →30th June 2024, 2 years ago
It absolutely should be illegal, but sadly it isn't. It's actually standard practice now among Councils, and I had a tenant very recently in exactly the same situation. A section 21 notice is just that - notice. That is what...
Read More →22nd May 2024, 2 years ago
Do they REALLY not get it? Are they TOTALLY stupid and thick to the core? Or perhaps they do get it and want to take this opportunity to throw more sh*t at landlords while they still can. The reason no...
Read More →12th April 2024, 2 years ago
April Fools was nearly 2 weeks ago.
Read More →11th February 2024, 2 years ago
What an absolute joke this article is! 'Renters are marched out of their homes in their thousands'? What an utterly absurd and defamatory comment. Firstly, any tenants that are 'marched out of their homes' will most likely have been through...
Read More →4th January 2024, 2 years ago
I say vote for what you believe in. I have been a Conservative voter all my life but they are no longer the party they used to be. The closest party to Conservative values now is Reform. If everybody switches...
Read More →3rd August 2022, 4 years ago
For many people, this is going to make it practically impossible to buy a new property, as so few are C or above at the moment. Upgrading whilst already owning can be done, albeit at great expense, but if you...
Read More →2nd August 2022, 4 years ago
Oh. This is the first I've heard about this. I was recently declined a BTL remortgage supposedly due to poor credit. No actual reason was given and no EPC was requested. I'm guessing this may have been the reason now.
Read More →28th June 2022, 4 years ago
In order to increase the rent without a new AST, your tenants would have to agree to the increase in writing. As you're about to evict them I would think their tendency to co-operate would be fairly low, so it's...
Read More →14th June 2022, 4 years ago
I always inform my tenants I will be carrying out quarterly inspections and it is never a problem as long as you say from the outset. Anything longer than that and you're asking for trouble, particularly with new tenancies.
Read More →6th June 2022, 4 years ago
It's probably best just to keep quiet about it until they write to either you or your tenants. They'll have a job getting the money out of previous tenants now unless they've got a forwarding address.
Read More →4th August 2021, 5 years ago
It probably varies from area to area as to how best to market a property, but from a general viewpoint, I would say there's absolutely no point in instructing more than one agent. There are several reasons I can think...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jon D at 08/02/2021 - 19:36
Reply to the comment left by Jon D at 08/02/2021 - 19:36Jon D, do you think this ridiculous set of suggestions will work for all properties? Only, I've got tenants who I have been looking at getting rid of. Just...
Read More →27th February 2021, 5 years ago
I seriously don't see why you would want to buy a property with a problem tenant already in situ. It is surely a no-brainer to insist on vacant possession contractually with your solicitor, who's job it would be to ensure...
Read More →10th October 2020, 5 years ago
These licensing schemes do not benefit anyone, as has been proved time ,and time, and time again. When are people going to learn? It's a lose-lose for tenants and landlords. Rents go up to pay for licensing, houses become unaffordable,...
Read More →31st August 2020, 6 years ago
It's all aimed at making landlords bankrupt, as that will be the only outcome here. I have heard so many landlords say 'I'm getting out' and I need to get out myself now. One small problem though, we can't evict...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Tina Shoebb at 22/08/2020 - 02:23
No, for section 8 you have to have a reason for it, i.e. anti social behaviour, not merely because you want the house back. Then it's 2 weeks notice, but you have to prove a valid reason.
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