if its a old door it wont have the plug or labelling saying FR30 etc but if its 45mm thick and no paneling or glass then probably ok Yes you need 3 steel hindges the gaps around the edges nominal...
This is such a complex issue Its not really down to the landlord. Tenants need to be made aware of where or why they are consuming so much energy. I recall on a survey of Camdens properties I found many...
If you merely refinance for investment purposes cant HMRC claim a tax I guess you can refinance to undertake improvments etc etc but just for financial reasons then I thought HMRC could get involved!!
Why is it my job to subsidise housing for other people Its not my problem its there own. Yes years ago I thought should try to get a cheap home to rent from the council They told me my parents...
there is always some benefits in any scheme BUT why it it per property rather than per landlord They claim it is so they can easily find who is the landlord but then there is already a statutory duty to...
EPC's are currently often poorly prepared When buying I review the EPC too often it refers to the flat say having a flat above so heat loss not relevant only to note that part of the flat is under a...
If the trees are not dangerous and or really seriously blocking light to the windows of their flat. Then why are they asking for it??? If the tree is really overgrown preventing their rightful use and enjoyment of the garden...
DONT they are a nightmare we had all the garage doors stolen one night we had issues with people using the garages but denying they were. then you cant just go and turf them out as thats against the law...
this is a issue The freholder is the policy holder thus does the loss of rent merely mean the loss of his rent which is usually just the fround rent income. However on a recent incident with WCC although my...
Dehumidifers are not best solution both the bathroom and kitchen need extract fans -even if there are windows- these MUST exhaust the air to the ooutside so ducted in the kitchen is essential. I am starting to put into my...
One thing landlords should do and isnt expensive is fit at least a single heat recovery extractor fan in the bathroom They not that expensive. A lot of tenants dont like their extractor fan running on after use - as...
Reply to the comment left by John Hayes at 08/08/2023 - 10:00yes I agree the tick box assessment is really not right. One thing that surprises me is that there is no assessment of draughts and draught proofing yet this...
Where has this Micheal Grove been!! This has being going on for years Some resident Assoc. etc have picked up on this and even some lease mention the point It is also a very typical practice on commercial leases. Indeed...
Lalo as far as I know the licensing department is supposed to be non profit making They have a budget and that is how the fee is determined. It does beg the question of where does all this extra money...
The figures are alarming. The licensing schemes are supposed to be non-profit thus what are they doing with the monies. Am I wring on this please? I was annoyed when one time I reported a unlicensed flat they claimed a...
EPC ratings are too often inaccurate I have found. Yes even to assumptions that party walls are exposed when it is a terraced property. Once a landlord has changed the light bulbs insulated the accessible roof space and thermostatic values...
I am going to replace by bathroom extractor fans with heat recovery units. They are more expensive but effective and surely goes a long way to showing I a good landlord and recognising that the old issue in bathrooms is...
Things with new free holder don't sound right at all. Its not hard to check the lease for how repairs are divided. Its " old school" to meagrely cut the building in half horizontally but lazy solicitors do it Just...
I am surprised at some of the comments. It seems people are pushing thel solicitors approach I wonder how many have a vested interesed. My advice as a landlord who form experience with solicitors and there limited skills is sort...
Hi. There is a couple of issues here. Yes the misting is a problem with double glazing units. Check the warranty - it should be ten years yes just ten year. The double glazing units are still performing as the...
18th July 2026, 2 weeks ago
if its a old door it wont have the plug or labelling saying FR30 etc but if its 45mm thick and no paneling or glass then probably ok Yes you need 3 steel hindges the gaps around the edges nominal...
Read More →20th September 2025, 11 months ago
This is such a complex issue Its not really down to the landlord. Tenants need to be made aware of where or why they are consuming so much energy. I recall on a survey of Camdens properties I found many...
Read More →6th September 2025, 11 months ago
If you merely refinance for investment purposes cant HMRC claim a tax I guess you can refinance to undertake improvments etc etc but just for financial reasons then I thought HMRC could get involved!!
Read More →15th February 2025, 1 year ago
Why is it my job to subsidise housing for other people Its not my problem its there own. Yes years ago I thought should try to get a cheap home to rent from the council They told me my parents...
Read More →12th October 2024, 2 years ago
there is always some benefits in any scheme BUT why it it per property rather than per landlord They claim it is so they can easily find who is the landlord but then there is already a statutory duty to...
Read More →29th September 2024, 2 years ago
EPC's are currently often poorly prepared When buying I review the EPC too often it refers to the flat say having a flat above so heat loss not relevant only to note that part of the flat is under a...
Read More →10th August 2024, 2 years ago
If the trees are not dangerous and or really seriously blocking light to the windows of their flat. Then why are they asking for it??? If the tree is really overgrown preventing their rightful use and enjoyment of the garden...
Read More →27th July 2024, 2 years ago
DONT they are a nightmare we had all the garage doors stolen one night we had issues with people using the garages but denying they were. then you cant just go and turf them out as thats against the law...
Read More →27th July 2024, 2 years ago
this is a issue The freholder is the policy holder thus does the loss of rent merely mean the loss of his rent which is usually just the fround rent income. However on a recent incident with WCC although my...
Read More →3rd May 2024, 2 years ago
Dehumidifers are not best solution both the bathroom and kitchen need extract fans -even if there are windows- these MUST exhaust the air to the ooutside so ducted in the kitchen is essential. I am starting to put into my...
Read More →2nd December 2023, 3 years ago
One thing landlords should do and isnt expensive is fit at least a single heat recovery extractor fan in the bathroom They not that expensive. A lot of tenants dont like their extractor fan running on after use - as...
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Hayes at 08/08/2023 - 10:00
Reply to the comment left by John Hayes at 08/08/2023 - 10:00yes I agree the tick box assessment is really not right. One thing that surprises me is that there is no assessment of draughts and draught proofing yet this...
Read More →30th April 2023, 3 years ago
Where has this Micheal Grove been!! This has being going on for years Some resident Assoc. etc have picked up on this and even some lease mention the point It is also a very typical practice on commercial leases. Indeed...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Rodney Peters at 13/04/2023 - 18:43
Lalo as far as I know the licensing department is supposed to be non profit making They have a budget and that is how the fee is determined. It does beg the question of where does all this extra money...
Read More →15th April 2023, 3 years ago
The figures are alarming. The licensing schemes are supposed to be non-profit thus what are they doing with the monies. Am I wring on this please? I was annoyed when one time I reported a unlicensed flat they claimed a...
Read More →27th March 2023, 3 years ago
EPC ratings are too often inaccurate I have found. Yes even to assumptions that party walls are exposed when it is a terraced property. Once a landlord has changed the light bulbs insulated the accessible roof space and thermostatic values...
Read More →4th March 2023, 3 years ago
I am going to replace by bathroom extractor fans with heat recovery units. They are more expensive but effective and surely goes a long way to showing I a good landlord and recognising that the old issue in bathrooms is...
Read More →19th March 2022, 4 years ago
Things with new free holder don't sound right at all. Its not hard to check the lease for how repairs are divided. Its " old school" to meagrely cut the building in half horizontally but lazy solicitors do it Just...
Read More →12th February 2022, 4 years ago
I am surprised at some of the comments. It seems people are pushing thel solicitors approach I wonder how many have a vested interesed. My advice as a landlord who form experience with solicitors and there limited skills is sort...
Read More →27th November 2021, 5 years ago
Hi. There is a couple of issues here. Yes the misting is a problem with double glazing units. Check the warranty - it should be ten years yes just ten year. The double glazing units are still performing as the...
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