DAMIEN RAFFERTY
DAMIEN RAFFERTY
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22nd September 2022
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Registered with Property118.com
22nd September 2022
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31st July 2026, 4 days ago
If you read even some of the HHSRS guidance you will find they want carpet on all stairs ! Not frayed or worn with loose edges All stairs must be at least 90cm wide, tread depth 28cm-36cm and tread rise...
Read More →28th July 2026, 1 week ago
We don't know when your student tenants signed up or which contract they signed ? Pre 1st of May 2026 or post 1st of May 2026 and therefore a periodic tenancy under the new RRA terms. All tenants can now...
Read More →21st July 2026, 2 weeks ago
Words fail me How many housing ministers does that make 🤔
Read More →Reply to comment left by Disgrunteld Landlady at 15/07/2026 - 10:13
Reply to the comment left by Disgrunteld Landlady at 15/07/2026 - 10:13Sorry he works in and around Manchester
Read More →15th July 2026, 3 weeks ago
I feel your confusion on this matter My nephew fits Fire doors for a living and had to replace every existing fire door on a block of flats as None of them meet the current standards. However do you have...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Christopher Holden at 06/07/2026 - 11:16
Reply to the comment left by Chris H at 06/07/2026 - 11:16Part of your Fire Safety assessment. Turnlocks barrels cost £10/12 /15 depending on size of barrel. Watch a YouTube video on how to measure up and replace ( should...
Read More →6th July 2026, 4 weeks ago
Have they handed back the keys ? Have you got the emails, Texts or WhatsApp messages to say they are surrendering the tenancy? Is the property empty of their possessions? If so CHANGE the locks ASAP. If you haven't already...
Read More →23rd June 2026, 1 month ago
Hi David, Well hopefully the Cats have not damaged the property and your tenants leave your property in good condition after only 6 months Renting it. Fair wear and Tear. However without a full independent video inventory from an Independent...
Read More →22nd June 2026, 1 month ago
So the 16th Housing Minister in 16 years wants to encourage Councils to Fine landlords for not providing Safe, Warm and Mould free Homes I wonder how long he will be in the job ? Can't be bothered to remember...
Read More →19th June 2026, 2 months ago
Thank You once again for your brilliant article Landlord Crusader We have a 2 bed flat and in the advert stated we would allow pets which vastly increased the number of interested potential tenants Couple moved in with one cat...
Read More →18th June 2026, 2 months ago
Well R The government are already looking at scraping the Insured scheme see first article on 118 today Why you might ask 🤔 Because Tenany action groups said so ! The power to withhold or pay back only some of...
Read More →12th June 2026, 2 months ago
With the 2 million extra people who have now moved to the UK since the Pandemic there is no where near the amount of new housing to house them. Many of the problems seem to be in London and the...
Read More →9th June 2026, 2 months ago
Has your daughter and her 2 fellow students been provided with the " information sheet " under the new RRA ?
Read More →24th May 2026, 2 months ago
It costs on average in the UK £2000 a year to have a Dog and £1500 a year to have a Cat. Dogs can bark and howl all day and night when left alone. The RRA and Pet Policy is...
Read More →20th April 2026, 4 months ago
Lloyds banking group anounced some time ago that they wanted to Invest in housing and the Rental market for regular Income and long term capital investment. However like many other Corporate Ideas I think it's doomed to failure with far...
Read More →18th March 2026, 5 months ago
Well Jim if you have a BTL mortgage of £54 or £144 then you should be working at paying this off ASAP The fees and other costs to remortgage this tiny debt would mean clearing the debt makes sense. Depending...
Read More →27th February 2026, 5 months ago
The Renters Rights Act will hurt Build to Rent schemes country wide. Labour will of course build the 1,500,000 new energy efficient homes they promised Don't hold your breath
Read More →27th February 2026, 5 months ago
Here lies the problem with your idea One you can't claim for your labour. Milage yes but Your time NO Are you an accredited installed like the 30,000 homes which were fitted with defective insulation both inside and outside under...
Read More →23rd February 2026, 5 months ago
Are Bristol and the same Council which is currently evicting hundreds of people living in Motorhomes, caravans and even tents in an area of Bristol ! Some of the most expensive Rents outside London with a chronic shortage of affordable...
Read More →5th February 2026, 6 months ago
Article in Daily Mail today ( Money ) that 2 in 5 new build owners sell at a loss so if you do buy Drive a hard bargain and get at the very very best price
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