@HMOlandlady explains how not to invest into HMO’s
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To Insure or not to Insure? That is the Question
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Pondering Article Four – Stick It On The Students!
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Maintenance Men – Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them!
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15th June 2017, 9 years ago
This is shocking behaviour and totally irresponsible of your HA. I suggest you begin with your MP then follow up the complaint and hopefully you've given the HA a copy of the police report of the incident as well as...
Read More →12th June 2017, 9 years ago
Hi Mart. Whilst this situation isn't great, you are effectively being bullied by your neighbour. Most bullies bark ALOT and are experts in threatening behaviour normally based on their own unhappiness. The problem here is that you're the one who...
Read More →8th February 2017, 9 years ago
Here's my response: Dear Mr Barwell I’m picking up on some of the comments regarding last night’s Newsnight discussion. Private landlords have been vilified throughout the centuries, probably with good reason in the past. However, the majority of modern landlords...
Read More →19th January 2017, 9 years ago
Absolutely. It's quite possible to feed everyone and keep a roof over one's head on that amount providing she budgets - I did it with 3 children and developed a love for camping! As I said, this is a matter...
Read More →19th January 2017, 9 years ago
Hi Tony I've just had the same scenario due to the Benefit Cap - HB taken from £115 pw to £25 pw. In this instance my tenant believes she's entitled to demand that I reduce the rent in accordance with...
Read More →17th January 2017, 9 years ago
Would it not be easier to put utility controls in place instead? Without metering every room, it's very time consuming to calculate usage, etc. and if your bill is higher than expected, are your tenants going to cough up the...
Read More →16th December 2016, 9 years ago
Hi Stuart. Have you spoken directly to the tenant to find out what happened and why he felt the need to behave in this way? Once you have the stories from both parties, you need to take the decision on...
Read More →15th November 2016, 10 years ago
Dear Judith Thank you for bringing this to everyone's attention. I had heard a little about the consultation paper but hadn't researched it enough - I will now! I agree with you and Richard - applying a "one size fits...
Read More →17th November 2015, 11 years ago
If it were me, I would advise the tenants that the tenancy agreement is for the room and not the whole property. This means they can do what they like in their room within the terms of the agreement and...
Read More →3rd June 2014, 12 years ago
From what I remember, the private address is only used for correspondence between the landlord and the council for the purposes of a licence and doesn't appear on the end certificate. I use a virtual address on all my ASTs...
Read More →15th May 2014, 12 years ago
I recommend locking away the boiler and it's controls, installing a tamper proof thermostat upstairs (usually the warmest part of the house), draught proofing all doors and windows, put thermostats on radiators and insulating lofts and walls. I'm trialling card...
Read More →5th March 2014, 12 years ago
From my experience, I understand that the LHA is paid for up to four months whilst a tenant is in prison. It is up to him to get the prison welfare officer to contact the council and for you to...
Read More →28th December 2013, 12 years ago
Interesting point, however, I bet there aren't many HMO tenants using the court route so I guess it's down to the individual landlord to decide whether or not to risk it. Word of warning to anyone thinking of this though...
Read More →28th December 2013, 12 years ago
I've been intrigued by this issue for a while. Just before Christmas I met with an old tenant who had set up a room letting agency which is doing well. He put his success down to using licence agreements and,...
Read More →29th April 2013, 13 years ago
Hi Jess. I am also based in Eastbourne so if you email me at [email protected] and I may be able to help
Read More →14th April 2013, 13 years ago
Hi. My response would be to also check her out at her current address. I recently purchased a run down property from a lady with 2 children and 2 grandchildren and the place was just awful. They'd done no maintenance,...
Read More →11th February 2013, 13 years ago
Thanks for all the advice, everyone. I'll look into the thumb turns which mean you have to lock them from the outside. It's a constant learning curve.......!
Read More →7th December 2012, 14 years ago
Thanks Carl. You'll know my ex husband then - he was a regular guest with you last year and I think your children go to same school as two of mine!
Read More →21st October 2012, 14 years ago
It's a good point - many people do ask me if I live at the property. I put it down to the fact that they have all the time in the world and it's part of the job. I've just...
Read More →15th October 2012, 14 years ago
Hi All. Thanks for your advice. Spare Room: I tried it a couple of times but found I was attracting people out of the area who couldn't view the room for a few days, etc. I think it comes down...
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