It seems crazy that Shelter receives millions of pounds every year and the net results of their actions is to decrease supply and increase rents.Nothing complicated about that but obviously too difficult for our politicians to comprehend.But there again most...
Reply to the comment left by David Houghton at 23/02/2026 - 09:52The bailiff will normally ask,in my experience whether the tenant is likely to be violent and if so the Police will attend as well
As I understand it from having similar problems in the past the only way you are responsible for the damage caused to the lower flat is if negligence can be proved against you or your tenant
I’m a North East Landlord with a decent sized portfolio,some of which are managed by agents.I would be interested to know who the agent was that was involved in this so that I can avoid them. I appreciate you might...
Of course we all know why the Tories are in favour of this.There’s more tenants than Landlords and therefore more votes to be had. Wouldn’t it be good if politicians voted for what they believed in rather than what gains...
I own Tyneside flats where there is a ground and first floor flat,normally in different ownership.Leaks from the upper flat often occur and the downstairs owner has no case against the upper owner unless they have been negligent(as you suspect)...
Accreditation scheme an absolute waste of time and money. I’ve made the mistake in the past of jumping through hoops to keep the Council happy and in some instances wasting money on ridiculous demands.Never again. I’ve never once,in over 25...
You’ve missed one major benefit of direct payments which is increased tax income for the Treasury.At present the main beneficiary of payments to the tenant is often the local off licence or drug dealer. Direct Landlord payments would,in some cases...
Sounds like you know what you’re talking about Mike.That’s all beyond me,never been very practical. There are 2 Octopus tariff’s which offer cheap nightime electric,Octopus Go (4 hours)and Intelligent Octopus(6 hours)for which you need an electic car(which I have) If...
From my experience Octopus are the best Co to use for nightime electricity.I have battery storage which I top up at night which means virtually all of my electricity is charged at 7.5 pence per unit
Reply to the comment left by Everything PRS at 06/09/2022 - 23:59The point I was making is that you didn’t seem particularly upset that criminals can work the system and defraud not only landlords but also the taxpayer. You don’t...
Reply to comment left by JB at 02/03/2026 - 16:12
Just when you thought it can’t get any worse along come the greens
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It seems crazy that Shelter receives millions of pounds every year and the net results of their actions is to decrease supply and increase rents.Nothing complicated about that but obviously too difficult for our politicians to comprehend.But there again most...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Houghton at 23/02/2026 - 09:52
Reply to the comment left by David Houghton at 23/02/2026 - 09:52The bailiff will normally ask,in my experience whether the tenant is likely to be violent and if so the Police will attend as well
Read More →Reply to comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 23/02/2026 - 10:57
Reply to the comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 23/02/2026 - 10:57Hard to believe there are enough stupid people in this country to elect the Greens!!
Read More →14th January 2026, 3 months ago
As I understand it from having similar problems in the past the only way you are responsible for the damage caused to the lower flat is if negligence can be proved against you or your tenant
Read More →Reply to comment left by Kate Gould at 03/03/2025 - 11:04
Reply to the comment left by Kate Gould at 03/03/2025 - 11:04Report it to the Council,that normally works
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lindsay Keith at 22/07/2024 - 12:45
I’m a North East Landlord with a decent sized portfolio,some of which are managed by agents.I would be interested to know who the agent was that was involved in this so that I can avoid them. I appreciate you might...
Read More →16th February 2024, 2 years ago
Of course we all know why the Tories are in favour of this.There’s more tenants than Landlords and therefore more votes to be had. Wouldn’t it be good if politicians voted for what they believed in rather than what gains...
Read More →5th December 2023, 2 years ago
Don’t even think about electric,cost alot more to install and alot more to run. Go for a decent gas boiler with 7/10 year guarantee
Read More →9th March 2023, 3 years ago
Hi Margaret Thanks for the offer but no,don’t think I’ll be buying any more.Too much hassle and I’m not getting any younger?
Read More →9th March 2023, 3 years ago
I own Tyneside flats where there is a ground and first floor flat,normally in different ownership.Leaks from the upper flat often occur and the downstairs owner has no case against the upper owner unless they have been negligent(as you suspect)...
Read More →10th January 2023, 3 years ago
Accreditation scheme an absolute waste of time and money. I’ve made the mistake in the past of jumping through hoops to keep the Council happy and in some instances wasting money on ridiculous demands.Never again. I’ve never once,in over 25...
Read More →10th January 2023, 3 years ago
You’ve missed one major benefit of direct payments which is increased tax income for the Treasury.At present the main beneficiary of payments to the tenant is often the local off licence or drug dealer. Direct Landlord payments would,in some cases...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mike at 26/09/2022 - 14:42
Sounds like you know what you’re talking about Mike.That’s all beyond me,never been very practical. There are 2 Octopus tariff’s which offer cheap nightime electric,Octopus Go (4 hours)and Intelligent Octopus(6 hours)for which you need an electic car(which I have) If...
Read More →26th September 2022, 4 years ago
From my experience Octopus are the best Co to use for nightime electricity.I have battery storage which I top up at night which means virtually all of my electricity is charged at 7.5 pence per unit
Read More →Reply to comment left by Robert Mellors at 07/09/2022 - 12:02
Reply to the comment left by Robert M at 07/09/2022 - 12:02Here here
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Reply to the comment left by Robert M at 07/09/2022 - 12:02Here here
Read More →Reply to comment left by Esther Bingham at 06/09/2022 - 23:59
Reply to the comment left by Everything PRS at 06/09/2022 - 23:59The point I was making is that you didn’t seem particularly upset that criminals can work the system and defraud not only landlords but also the taxpayer. You don’t...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Esther Bingham at 06/09/2022 - 19:23
Reply to the comment left by Everything PRS at 06/09/2022 - 19:23I assume you’re not a Landlord
Read More →6th September 2022, 4 years ago
If it were me I would contact my Mp and ask for assistance in forcing Universal Credit to make arrears payments to you.
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