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26th June 2026, 3 days ago
Hi Paul. That's a great article! I highlighted both the outrageous topic of not being able to backdate rental at adjudication, and how "market rate"will be determined consistently by judges probably a year ago. Very limited responses from fellow landlords...
Read More →24th June 2026, 5 days ago
Hi Kelly, If you're local enough I would be self managing. Only you could let yourself down. Those are hefty charges for questionable service.
Read More →9th June 2026, 3 weeks ago
Good one Ryan! Could represent the average time a new landlord owns before putting it back on the market (plus 16 months).
Read More →9th June 2026, 3 weeks ago
I hate the term "landlord". Needs binning today and modernising to, I would suggest: RPO-residential property operator (PROP-OP). I might register it!
Read More →27th February 2026, 4 months ago
Apologies that I'm not answering your specific questions, but I have the following observations and questions of my own: What is your current EPC (e.g "D64")? How many points do you calculate you'll improve it by? Have you communicated with...
Read More →25th November 2025, 7 months ago
Had written the above before Reluctant LL had posted theirs, so just demonstrates that digging into the detail raises significant considerations. We're on the same page with Market Rent definition.
Read More →25th November 2025, 7 months ago
As I argued with little response some time back, I think rent could be forced down below what it already was (pre-annual rent S13 application) in some cases. We own two houses in adjacent roads where there are few rentals....
Read More →4th November 2025, 8 months ago
I reckon there's only one quality agent out of 20 on average who fully executes their obligations to the client-us. Unless you live too far away, I would self-manage, or at least inspect. We just had an incident where a...
Read More →16th April 2025, 1 year ago
Thought April Fool's Day was past and gone! Are ACORN seriously suggesting the landlord also pays for all the re-location costs and utilities during a renovation? They, Shelter and other tenant bodies simply don't have a clue about being in...
Read More →2nd March 2025, 1 year ago
Yes Edwin. It was indeed intended to be sarcastic. Especially with a low value property in a selective licensing area with some EPC investment needed, you worry about your cashflow getting hammered at annual rent application/ S13 where savvy tenants...
Read More →28th February 2025, 1 year ago
To Seething Landlord at 1130: I'm curious who might pay for such a surveyor's decision, as of course they will charge a professional fee which starts with a £3, has two zeros, or maybe more? Like everything else related to...
Read More →28th February 2025, 1 year ago
A few times on RRB forums I have flagged up the critical question of what factors FTT judges will use to reach a determination of "market rent" for a given location. Could this vary from local area or region, or...
Read More →4th February 2025, 1 year ago
I have felt strongly that "landlord" is an absolutely inappropriate and damaging title to its perception and reputation. During the committee stage of RRB I wrote to parliament about this, although it was a bit off topic. I would like...
Read More →31st December 2024, 1 year ago
Congratulations to Neil Patterson on probably at least £1k worth of structured advice, for free, within hours of the post being published! I have no reason to believe there are inaccuracies. Mark-you owe him at least a New Year pint,...
Read More →5th December 2024, 2 years ago
Thanks for the comments guys. As referenced in my Reader's Question, how would a tribunal judge decide (or maybe dictate) market rate where there are two adjacent rental properties-one in great condition, and the other in poor order? I have...
Read More →29th November 2024, 2 years ago
Paul- This, including reaching an EPC C rating under Blackpool Standards applies pre-RRB w.e.f.1st April 25, according to Reluctant Landlord. What have I missed here, because, as Paul implies, your property suddenly ceases to be lettable if either you cannot...
Read More →28th November 2024, 2 years ago
So if, as you state, listed under Property Conditions it reads: Effective wall and loft insulation. Then I say yes to the loft-easy and cheap, but a complete no the walls, as they appear to mean ALL walls. How can...
Read More →28th November 2024, 2 years ago
Replying to Reluctant Landlord: Unless I have somehow misunderstood you, the LA surely cannot require that legally. How could you impose the typical requirements say for a terraced Victorian house, currently an "E", where internal insulation to the exterior walls,...
Read More →4th October 2024, 2 years ago
Is the mates rates favour indefinite Lou? My advice- Get that sorted now prior to regular First Tier (Rental) Tribunals post summer 2025, as she has already benefitted hugely, if I read this correctly, to the tune of around £10k!...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Nick Cheney at 25/09/2024 - 10:52
Reply to the comment left by Aussie Nick at 25/09/2024 - 10:52If only we could clone Aussie Nick! Full marks on being a fair-minded, responsible human being who is prepared to quietly make the small, effective investments to keep the...
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