John Curtis
John Curtis
Registered with Property118.com
4th July 2013
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Registered with Property118.com
4th July 2013
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13th April 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tenants that were given the benefit of doubt will now be given notice as we cannot take the risk, perhaps the Charities will step up to house them! But I doubt it
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dr David Price at 13/04/2026 - 11:30
Well it is a disgrace that some Charities that hand out advise, shout the loudest and decry LL’s but have a vast amount in their bank accounts don’t put their money where their mouth is and use that money to...
Read More →23rd September 2025, 7 months ago
Given that councils appear to be the main culprits in not maintenance of their properties. If their housing officers were paid on results rather than dogma and quotas things may improve but I doubt it.
Read More →23rd September 2025, 7 months ago
Again one rule for them and another for private landlords. They should be fined on each breech on every separate house, they may then realize that their officers aren’t that good.
Read More →7th May 2025, 12 months ago
So the Data protection laws are relaxed to allow for this?
Read More →12th December 2024, 1 year ago
Not many of the younger landlords can remember the state of the market before 1986 when Shorthold tenancies were introduced to create a rental market without long term (life ) tenancies. We now have a situation where they are trying...
Read More →19th August 2024, 2 years ago
Is this the start of the big takeover by the state, provide the homes promised to the electorate without having to build or pay for them. Bristol has just brought in another Licensing scheme to run alongside the last one...
Read More →5th August 2024, 2 years ago
Soon we will be back to the legislation pre 1986 and the Shorthold Tenancy Act. Lifetime tenancies with rents fixed! Therefore no accommodation to rent!
Read More →13th September 2023, 3 years ago
They have just announced an extension to the licencing scheme in Bristol to include all rental properties. At £912 per property I'm expecting a bill for over £10000. Another reason to sell up.
Read More →9th August 2023, 3 years ago
In the present market if the tenants refuse to pay the market rent give them notice to quit. This will focus their minds as they will have the option to pay the new rent or be made homeless by there...
Read More →23rd February 2023, 3 years ago
I have a similar situation with Haart. they want 6 weeks rent plus vat as termination fee.
Read More →1st June 2021, 5 years ago
Tell them to claim on their household insurance for their loses, the same as you for yours.
Read More →15th March 2019, 7 years ago
Just one more nail in the coffin for btl landlords. We are actively seeking a scheme where we have no deposits, rent guarantee and insurance cover for damage caused by tenants. The tenant will buy the policy with the landlord...
Read More →3rd October 2018, 8 years ago
Count me in.
Read More →19th April 2018, 8 years ago
This is just another nail in the coffin. I have decided to dispose of my property portfolio. I have a block of 9 flats under construction and 9 more tenanted. I have now had enough and will follow Marks lead...
Read More →11th November 2016, 9 years ago
I would submit a claim to the NHBC and let them investigate. The warrantee is normally 10 years, but from experience they shout a lot but solve nothing. Your buildings insurance may be another avenue to consider.
Read More →3rd June 2016, 10 years ago
Run a mile. Their idea of wear & tear may be nothing like yours and the tenants are yours regardless of who lets them in. Be careful, past experience is a good tutor.
Read More →3rd June 2016, 10 years ago
I believe £125.00/ sq ft is the going rate. Before you go to far find out about the foundations and the soil report, there could be a problem you don't know of. My latest development has planning consent but the...
Read More →17th April 2016, 10 years ago
Hi, The Letting Agent you use will depend on where the properties are. Mine are located in Bristol and Somerset. I use Firstmove based in Chippenham and now a new office in Trowbridge. They are very good and totally manage...
Read More →14th April 2016, 10 years ago
Hi Mark, Thank you for replying. I really need a professional that has experience of Spanish and Malta tax set ups. I am not a Spanish tax payer although I have lived here for years, my tax is paid in...
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