BBC report Newcastle Plans for selective licensing
Author: Darlington Landlord
28th February 2019, 7 years ago | 3
Darlington Landlord
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I use the MyDeposts insurance scheme. The fee is a one off at the start. I've not heard of a scheme charging an annual fee
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if its termed a discount it would be reasonable to expect its not something to be paid back. how long the discount lasts is another issue. if the rent is just deferred/ payment plan for lower rent now catch up...
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On a Windows PC if you select print there is an option in thw print dialog to print to file. Select this and "print" and you will be asked to enter a file name
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Reply to the comment left by Sam Jackson at 14/08/2018 - 18:15Hi Sam I am part of DURHAM PLuSS - a group actively fighting massive Selective Licensing proposals for County Durham. One of the council officer's justifications for SL is...
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Reply to the comment left by Chris @ Possession Friend at 30/07/2020 - 14:27Joe Halewood who blogs as spyejoe has a devastating critique of Shelters undue influence, why homelessness is not going to end and why abolishing section 21 will...
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Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 21/07/2020 - 11:06The Mk II smartmeters are available in Co. Durham at least and I have had tenants and myself sucessfully change suppliers. Another advantage is these meters can be switched...
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The latest LHA rates are here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2020-to-march-2021 you will need to know which area your property is in for council tax. Your tenants contribution should not change unless she is caught by the benefits cap.
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if you put GBP-058 in the promotional code box I think that will work - its £15 discount. Otherwise I would need your name and email to send a refer a friend link
Read More →29th May 2020, 6 years ago
I wonder if Dominic Cummings Parents property is in the Selective Licensing area?
Read More →21st May 2020, 6 years ago
Dianne Only invest if you can do it for the long term and have checked out all the rules and regulations private landlords have to follow. Also your mortage interest is not claimable as an expense just a 20% allowance...
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I have had a tenant taken to hospital and die. Housing benefit stops on date of death - I can't imagine UC will be any better, also any council tax benefit. As others have said the estate is liable for...
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If Durham Council's proposed massive scheme gets through, it will only be a matter of time before Darlington Council consider one.
Read More →21st February 2020, 6 years ago
I had my first tenant on UC recently, was asked for a reference to use. When the payment came through they have included the tenants NI no. plus a long random number but not my supplied reference.
Read More →16th December 2019, 6 years ago
Boris is a proven liar but there seems to be overwhelming tolerance with much of the press and others saying "oh thats just boris" and not holding him to account so we should expect him to lie! e.g lie down...
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As part of my new tenancy process I always inform council, water and utilities of the movein date, any readings and new tenants name. This means bills should be put in the tenants name. If you have been billed for...
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Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 04/11/2019 - 15:39I agree with Ian. Its better to have high security keys (with the key code registered in your name NOT the locksmiths) This gives you certainty that there are...
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Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 04/11/2019 - 10:39I use the cramer enamel repair kit and find it gives a good result initially but needs to be redone every 1-2 years as it wears off. It is...
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Reply to the comment left by Kathy Evans at 01/11/2019 - 16:56Its a sad state of affairs! I agree. I am actually starting to think we would be better off with PR than FPTP the way things are now
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Boris has a lot of "previous" on saying whatever he thinks will convince people to do what he wants and then "forgetting" about his promises. He also is famous for not "doing detail" which is where most of the devil...
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I have just come across this interesting report which points out that most surveys and reports look at newbuild only figures for housing supply but MHCLG also publishes figures for Net Additions (see graph page 9) which adds quite significatly...
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