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15th September 2026, 5 days ago
1.5m homes was never a realistic target, just like most politicians’ promises made whilst seeking election, which are seldom fulfilled, or accountability sought. The problems predate and include Covid & Ukraine - such as an absence of apprenticeships, tradies leaving...
Read More →15th September 2026, 5 days ago
More evidence of antipathy towards private sector LLs? To avoid discrimination, would such a proposal include the social sector too? After all, that’s where Awaab’s law originated. If such a measure was introduced and was mandatory as gas safety checks...
Read More →7th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Greens’ leadership don’t seem to be whiter than white in their property dealings. Wasn’t Zack the leader investigated because of non payment of Council Tax (was let off, of course). Seems our politicians are above the law - it’s...
Read More →6th August 2026, 2 months ago
“As a government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme, we have a duty to check why a member is ending deposit protection.” Really? I thought it was a ‘deposit’ scheme, not a ‘police the LL’ scheme. The onus for compliance is on the...
Read More →8th July 2026, 2 months ago
RRA was several steps too far - this proposal is a sure fire way to completely decimate the PRS unless a LL has a right of reply and can have a voice in the process. It’s not clear what matters...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Twyford Sue at 08/07/2026 - 11:06
Reply to the comment left by Susan Robinson at 08/07/2026 - 11:06Spot on Sue. It is also appalling that the housing secretary is so ignorant and does not know how the housing market works, and is yet another in the...
Read More →24th June 2026, 3 months ago
Sounds like a try-on and hopefully you have relevant evidence to refute the claim, and that they do not have evidence to support their case. What ‘damage’ do they assert they have suffered? Meantime I suggest you check a) whether...
Read More →30th April 2026, 5 months ago
With all of the vitriol and punitive measures being promoted by Generation Rent – aimed at the very landlords in whose properties they reside, who have no obligation whatsoever to provide those homes – they may just have to rename...
Read More →28th April 2026, 5 months ago
Tenants (and anyone) can already access solar power via portable solar panels and a suitable power bank, so no necessity to link into the mains – campers and caravanners often have such equipment. With LLs having responsibility for the electrical...
Read More →21st March 2026, 6 months ago
If you haven’t already done so, you may wish to speak to your insurers, as often they will only allow a limited period of time for a property to be empty.
Read More →20th March 2026, 6 months ago
“What steps is the government taking to help tackle exploitative and non‑transparent sub‑letting in the private rented sector... " Just as importantly, what steps are being taken to prevent subletting in the public/social sector - as far as I know,...
Read More →9th March 2026, 7 months ago
Its hardly surprising, when all they hear about is negativity about Landlords and renting, and then they are faced with a mountain of paperwork when they are actually close to entering into a commitment. I suspect it is only going...
Read More →12th February 2026, 7 months ago
Let him leave and rejoice when he goes. You’ll have a better room to let and hopefully a tenant less entitled and demanding, with more common sense.
Read More →12th February 2026, 7 months ago
“… the act will lead to better conditions for renters and is fair for good landlords and tenants.” I am a good LL and I have good tenants. I provide good quality accommodation. Will I be pushed around by Govt...
Read More →10th February 2026, 7 months ago
Is it April 1st?
Read More →10th February 2026, 7 months ago
A few lessons perhaps for the Govt to mull over whilst they congratulate themselves on their decimation of the PRS and are careering towards bankrupting the social housing sector, based on ideology without strategy: “The road to hell is paved...
Read More →2nd February 2026, 8 months ago
I would encourage you to announce your visits in advance - not necessarily 24 hours - as you say, the common areas are not for tenants' exclusive possession. It is good practice though, and your good manners benefit all tenants,...
Read More →30th January 2026, 8 months ago
We’ve been down this road before with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (effective 2004). Without a detailed review of the two Acts, I can’t speak to the common features or differences between the old and new, but the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Taylor at 27/01/2026 - 10:08
According to Michael Gove (and it’s now memorialised in Govt documentation), a LL is responsible for damp and mould. No differentiation for cause of the problem. You could try Steve Reed or Ed Milliband I suppose. Good luck on that.
Read More →19th January 2026, 8 months ago
Pennycook is denying there’s a LLs exodus, despite the data, just as he’s ignoring the problem regarding the Courts. Nothing this government says to ‘reassure’ us (paper over the cracks) can be believed. The lengthier the eviction process, the longer...
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