Jim K, Author at Property118

Jim K

Not sure how it posted. Issues of a mobilephone. Anyway. 2. The LL and rental property database means the former LL can easily be contacted for a reference.Provided we all 'play the game' that's a 'game changer'.

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There is now a growing tenant database. 1. The only legal repossession route other than voluntary termination is s8. That is on record and can be found during the due diligence process

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So. As the freeholder (and separately leaseholders) of a block which is self managed I assume we fall under this as the two companies are legally separate entities. Anyone know?

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The mere fact that ALL LLs and properties need to be registered means a potential LL can easily contact the one the potential T says they were renting from. Basically a database in all but name

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Reply to the comment left by Imout Ofhere at 04/08/2026 - 09:03I think the scribe was, as you articulate, grouping a number if foreseeable and actionable risks into one overall category. TBF the HHSRS seems to do that too. It...

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Commonhold will not be instantly cheaper

2nd August 2026, 1 week ago

As both a freeholder of houses and a block of flats in addition to being a leaseholder elsewhere. Increases can only match inflation - and that's the particular inflation rate for that service or activity or product, which is often...

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Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 09/07/2026 - 12:01Mate. I believe you are missing a point. Whilst the courts 'may' set case law later. The year and it can be 53 weeks is just that. Ts claim...

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Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 09/07/2026 - 11:26In preparation we have issued Rent Review letters for the last two years. We evidence the 'requieement' for annual reviews that is contained within RRB now RRA. It got...

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Reply to the comment left by Imout Ofhere at 30/06/2026 - 09:01Ref 'tenant data base'. You have hit the nail on the head. its the ultimate own goal.

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Reply to the comment left by Desert Rat at 12/05/2026 - 22:23Genuinly. If the EPC is going to 'fail'. Why keep it? There will be a plethera of properties with low EPCs coming to market as the implementation date draws...

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'Freeze'. Surely a freeze would maintain something at its current 'cost'. Therfore any increase only in line with whatever inflation (or decrease in line with deflation) is a 'freeze'. When there is inflation and any of; benefits, wages, pensions et...

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I'm not sure. 7th May local elections coming. They need something to act as a 'rabbit out of the hat'. That said Rent Contrils ARE inevitable as all the other never have been pulled. I just thought they would be...

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Reply to the comment left by David Dean at 20/04/2026 - 10:12My thoughts exactly.

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Insurance wording for tenancy agreements?

22nd April 2026, 4 months ago

Hi. Just as you do not need to issue new APTs in place of your current ASTs neither do the insurance or any other comp-any need to change immediately. A bit like the new banknotes coming in with the King...

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I think it's sometimes the shock aspect. We review all rents annually, therfore RRA isnt going to affect this process. The result is communicated in writing to each T. Therfore, there is an expectation of an annual review. The rent...

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I have a licenced HMO. I charge varied rents dependant upon room size/location. I pay CT out of my bank account set up for the various rentals (HMO included). How can anyone say 'what money' is used to pay the...

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Reply to the comment left by Marlena Topple at 13/01/2026 - 10:43I think you have succinctly answered the whole Q. Thx.

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TBF. The system is geared to increase the squeeze until the lemon has bern crushed, from anything that produces a few quid, such are our finances I the UK. We are all going to have to register on up to...

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Reply to the comment left by Sally Robinson at 09/01/2026 - 10:23Police use different powers. In this case s 17 and 117 PACE _Life and Limb in danger. I've had it as well. They broke through every door in a...

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Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 08/01/2026 - 10:11'Their document for landlords to give to tenants, already on an AST or Periodic tenancy, on or before the 1st of May this year should be published by the...

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Jim K

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