I would call that a damage limitation policy rather than maximising profits. but I was replying to Gromit who was bemoaning why CT is less than income tax and ltd LL will get some sort of windfall!
yes, and for us more profitable that family housing even with the additional costs. we do sharers and rooms and must say I hate paying for others consumption.
Reply to the comment left by Beaver at 22:21 DONT NEC. AGREE WITH YOUR LAST SENTENCE. DEPENDS ON MARKET RENTS, NOT COSTS. ALSO FAMILIES MORE LIKELY TO GET LEGAL AID FOR COUNTERCLAIMS ETC. AND JUDGES WILL ALWAYS PROTECT FAMILIES MORE...
Reply to the comment left by Paddy Murphy at 28/10/2026 - 18:49correct. I asked David Smith property solicitor this question and he thought that to preserve our hmo planning usage we can lawfully refuse families.
sharers - as if one sharer puts in notice the tenancy ends for all. obv. u can chose to do a new tenancy with the retainers plus one new or not as u please!
If you invest in a pension you can reduce your higher rate tax bill and invest in cigarette manufacturers, companies making armaments to dump on poor people in the middle east... KNOW ITS NOT THE POINT YOU ARE MAKING, BUT...
Reply to the comment left by Paddy Murphy at 28/10/2026 - 16:40you dont have to apply for pp as you have established use (assuming the hmo use was continuous and pre-dates the article 4). agreed a cert. of lawful use...
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Reply to comment left by Derek STOBBS at 31/10/2026 - 19:18
I would call that a damage limitation policy rather than maximising profits. but I was replying to Gromit who was bemoaning why CT is less than income tax and ltd LL will get some sort of windfall!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Barry Fitzpatrick at 31/10/2026 - 12:39
any business should maximise profit (within reason). you seem to think its a crime.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Barry Fitzpatrick at 31/10/2026 - 12:32
because George Osborne said landlords need to professionalise by incorporating.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dee Gidda at 31/10/2026 - 15:39
can you force the future? past performance is no indicator as tenants are now incentivised to challenge.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 31/10/2026 - 08:45
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 31/10/2026 - 08:45THATS EXCEPTIONALLY LOW! wish mine were like that.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 31/10/2026 - 07:11
SHARE OF FREEHOLD IS USELESS WHEN LEASE EXPIRES!!!!
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Lawrenson at 28/10/2026 - 16:34
Reply to the comment left by David Lawrenson at 28/10/2026 - 16:34why are you still repeating duff info?
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 29/10/2026 - 09:49
yes, and for us more profitable that family housing even with the additional costs. we do sharers and rooms and must say I hate paying for others consumption.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 29/10/2026 - 07:04
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 29/10/2026 - 07:04short lease?
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 28/10/2026 - 22:21
Reply to the comment left by Beaver at 22:21 DONT NEC. AGREE WITH YOUR LAST SENTENCE. DEPENDS ON MARKET RENTS, NOT COSTS. ALSO FAMILIES MORE LIKELY TO GET LEGAL AID FOR COUNTERCLAIMS ETC. AND JUDGES WILL ALWAYS PROTECT FAMILIES MORE...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paddy Murphy at 28/10/2026 - 18:49
Reply to the comment left by Paddy Murphy at 28/10/2026 - 18:49correct. I asked David Smith property solicitor this question and he thought that to preserve our hmo planning usage we can lawfully refuse families.
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Lawrenson at 28/10/2026 - 16:39
Reply to the comment left by David Lawrenson at 28/10/2026 - 16:39time to sack the incompetent.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 28/10/2026 - 18:33
sharers - as if one sharer puts in notice the tenancy ends for all. obv. u can chose to do a new tenancy with the retainers plus one new or not as u please!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Gabriella Van Jennians at 28/10/2026 - 17:00
Reply to the comment left by Gabriella Van Jennians at 28/10/2026 - 17:00DID U SAY IT TWICE SO ONE FOR EACH 2% RISE?
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 28/10/2026 - 16:29
IF ENOUGH PEOPLE RAISE RENTS THEN THAT WILL SET THE NEW BAR.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 28/10/2026 - 16:01
If you invest in a pension you can reduce your higher rate tax bill and invest in cigarette manufacturers, companies making armaments to dump on poor people in the middle east... KNOW ITS NOT THE POINT YOU ARE MAKING, BUT...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Derek STOBBS at 28/10/2026 - 18:04
neither would I!
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 28/10/2026 - 17:58
it can be let to a family but you would loose the hmo planning status. and why would anyone chose family over sharers?
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paddy Murphy at 28/10/2026 - 16:40
Reply to the comment left by Paddy Murphy at 28/10/2026 - 16:40you dont have to apply for pp as you have established use (assuming the hmo use was continuous and pre-dates the article 4). agreed a cert. of lawful use...
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they really hate landlords...
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