Mark Cox
Mark Cox
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HMO & BTL owner via Limited Companies
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11th November 2025, 7 months ago
100 homes in 3 years. That's some serious cash they are sitting on... I think local authorities should do the same. I think that Crisis has spotted that it's becoming increasingly difficult for landlords and this posing a serious threat...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Stuart Blackbourn at 21/09/2025 - 20:56
Reply to the comment left by Stuart Blackbourn at 21/09/2025 - 20:56Hi Stuart Where are they, I could be interested. Thanks Mark
Read More →Reply to comment left by Frank Jennings at 21/09/2025 - 21:48
Reply to the comment left by Frank Jennings at 21/09/2025 - 21:48Hi Frank Sorry for the slow reply. Where is the property? Thanks Mark
Read More →19th September 2025, 9 months ago
If anyone reading this is in the 39% reply to this comment. I am looking to expand. Thanks in advance
Read More →11th June 2025, 12 months ago
I think there is a sentiment in these first few comments, basically from seasoned landlords who don't watch TikTok or FaceBook. There seems to be a growing trend of people saying how "easy" it is to make money out of...
Read More →4th June 2025, 1 year ago
Maybe he should take the 75m borrow 225m (75% LTV) and buy a few thousand properties..
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Price at 02/04/2025 - 13:39
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Fox at 31/01/2025 - 09:44
It’s not a surprise. I expect we will see more of this as landlords exit. Which council is this? My local council accused me of running an unlicensed HMO and when I spoke to them and said if the tennant...
Read More →Reply to comment left by James Brand at 19/12/2024 - 07:41
Sitting pretty. Being leveraged used to make sense, now it makes no money, because of eye watering rates. Congratulations!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Simon Gear at 19/12/2024 - 15:16
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 19/12/2024 - 15:16If they go up I’m selling. I’m breaking even and hoping for some reductions. If I do sell I will be evicting the tenants, refurbishing and selling.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Monty Bodkin at 18/10/2024 - 09:04
Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 18/10/2024 - 09:04Indeed they are now. I should have added “over the last 2 years”. Maybe a lot of people are in the same boat with 2 year deals taken, after...
Read More →17th October 2024, 2 years ago
Not really that good. Typical real costs on the link are over 8% for a 75% LTV. Another smoke and mirrors exercise by lenders in a niche market to take advantage of the PRS.
Read More →16th October 2024, 2 years ago
I've said this before. EPC's are at best an indication and at worst a rip off. When I bought a flat for myself the EPC said something about a gas boiler, which was interesting as the flat was all electric....
Read More →30th September 2024, 2 years ago
EPC is a SCAM. Not worth the paper it's written on. I bought a flat (for myself) and the EPC talked about my gas boiler... it was an all electric flat. This basically meant they had not even bothered to...
Read More →17th June 2024, 2 years ago
For HMO’s I think that licencing is essential. Protects you and the tenant. Yes it can be a pain and bizarrely it can be different from council to council, however, when done properly the only issue is the additional cost,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DSR DSR at 13/06/2024 - 11:27
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 13/06/2024 - 11:27I don't think Landlords are passing on all their costs. My mortgages doubled and now I breakeven even though I put up the rent 20% - I am still...
Read More →25th May 2024, 2 years ago
It’s good to have an article with lots of backed up numbers and sensible observations. I too am a numbers man and have been watching things very closely. Agree that the inflation rate is likely to go up but also...
Read More →19th March 2024, 2 years ago
I agree with Bristol Landlord. You need to research very carefully and follow the regulations to the letter or risk a chunky fine. There is usually guidance on the local authorities website on minimum standards which can be quite detailed...
Read More →13th February 2024, 2 years ago
I have limited companies but the lenders negate limited liability by making you sign a personal guarantee. Whilst I find it better for all the other points you mention I can't see how you limit liability. It has always been...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Andrew Pearson at 09/12/2023 - 10:12
Reply to the comment left by Easy rider at 09/12/2023 - 10:12Show me a 10 year period where prices have gone down... Of course capital at risk, just like the stock market, which you have no control over. If you...
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