G H
G H
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Landlord for 20 years. South of England. I use an agent. I'm fairly hands on but leave the documentation to the agent.
Registered with Property118.com
1st January 2025
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Landlord for 20 years. South of England. I use an agent. I'm fairly hands on but leave the documentation to the agent.
14th March 2026, 4 weeks ago
Grumpy Doug - yes you're right. A whole bunch of people will be making quarterly estimates, then doing the final full year as usual. My conversation with HMRC about a month ago was useful - they said we do 4...
Read More →14th March 2026, 4 weeks ago
I have an accountant who I pay to do my accounts. I have been asking for guidance since MTD was first mentioned. I have had no guidance so far. I don't want to do it myself as I want to...
Read More →3rd February 2026, 2 months ago
Why would a kitchen need replacing if it's in good order just because it's over 20 years old? Sure, appliances may need replacing, but the question is the condition not the age surely.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Derek STOBBS at 27/01/2026 - 10:22
Thanks. I have Ltd Co properties that are not affected by MTD at the moment, as you say. I also have sole trader properties which take me over the threshold. I'm on the verge of switching the accountant due to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Derek STOBBS at 27/01/2026 - 07:19
Thanks. I know there is free software out there, but I don't want to do my own accounts. I use spreadsheets and pass those over to my accountant at the end of the financial year. I'm interested to know if...
Read More →25th January 2026, 2 months ago
Around 6 months ago, I asked an assessor to visit one of my properties which is currently a D. I asked him not to do a new EPC, but to give advice on how I might get it to a...
Read More →25th January 2026, 2 months ago
Since MTD was announced some 2 years ago, I have repeatedly asked my accountant what information they will want from me and when. They have not replied with concrete information, only stalled. Are others having this same issue or is...
Read More →4th January 2026, 3 months ago
1. If the govt is concerned about damp and mould in the private rented sector, they may also want to be concerned about damp and mould in Local Authority and Housing Association properties. 2. Although I put in the AST...
Read More →21st September 2025, 7 months ago
Owner occupiers also ration gas and electricity. These surveys only focus on one section of the population and therefore give a distorted view.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jill Church at 15/09/2025 - 10:41
Reply to the comment left by Jill Church at 15/09/2025 - 10:41Under the RRB, two months' notice can be given by a tenant at any point in the tenancy. This means notice can be given on day one of the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Price at 02/08/2025 - 08:22
I guess I was being generous! But yes, to all those points. And yes, landlords are running a business. A business which carries risk, which is why many landlords are now incurring the additional cost of rent insurance.
Read More →2nd August 2025, 8 months ago
A landlord can only 'hike' rents if the market is able to sustain it. E.g., a £5000 EPC bill spread over 3 years would be £138 per month. It's also worth saying that the use of the word 'hike' by...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dylan Morris at 07/02/2025 - 10:41
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 07/02/2025 - 10:41Council tenants ARE worthy, it's just that Councils don't care and are treated differently to the PRS because, essentially, Councils are part of the Govt.
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