John Harniman
John Harniman
Registered with Property118.com
17th March 2023
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Registered with Property118.com
17th March 2023
Total Posts
0
Total Comments
30
16th June 2025, 10 months ago
Only foolish landlords would take this up… as a landlord with experience in this the damage to property is just not worth it…. Neighbours tracking you down because of anti social behaviour of tenants , maintenance not being done on...
Read More →28th April 2025, 12 months ago
Start money claim online straight away whilst going through this process and then get a CCJ issued against them… or at least use this as a negotiating tool to get them out… if negotiations fail… issue the CCJ then they...
Read More →28th April 2025, 12 months ago
I have heard of horror stories here… all that glistens isn’t gold… I have heard about slow payments, maintenance not done and property ruined.. With all the taxes and enforcement t of the rent reform bill no landlords should sign...
Read More →14th February 2025, 1 year ago
So am I right in thinking if you have a HMO and you have a tenant move in each day for a week that you need to get 5 EPCs done one for each tenant? Or if you have 2...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paul Bond at 16/01/2025 - 11:21
Reply to the comment left by Paul Essex at 16/01/2025 - 11:21Very accurate article - I have pushed my rents up now by 20% to meet the challenges of the new reforms and the likely additional costs and risks. 20%...
Read More →2nd January 2025, 1 year ago
Yep councils are doing this all the time so unfortunately when the section 21 runs to its date and thyme do not move then you need to apply fur bailiffs eviction straight away or you won’t get them out…. Any...
Read More →1st January 2025, 1 year ago
Serve section 21 now… it’s the legal way of asking them to leave and it fully documents the request…. To simply ask them to leave is certainly and indication you need some landlord training as mentioned in a previous post...
Read More →1st January 2025, 1 year ago
Don’t do it some really bad reports - don’t do all the repairs and more… if this is your last ditch to stay with the property you are asking for trouble… get out now before the new rules come in...
Read More →1st January 2025, 1 year ago
Don’t put all the cash into buying the property… keep about £50k back as a war chest you are going to need when you get a troublesome tenant - it’s not if but when you get one and unless you...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dino Saw at 01/01/2025 - 23:18
Reply to the comment left by Dino Saw at 01/01/2025 - 23:18Sorry I mentioned section 22 in my last message it was a typo should have said section 21
Read More →1st January 2025, 1 year ago
I feel fur you in this position… have you had any letters from th council to rectify the issue - if not issue a section 21 immediately before the new reforms come in. If you have received a letter from...
Read More →10th December 2024, 1 year ago
I’m sorry for your situation, however, to have a property for sale for 5 years is a bit ridiculous you are clearly not marketing the property at the right price and if it is empty the condition will be getting...
Read More →17th October 2024, 2 years ago
I would serve a section 21 and put an end to it… she is named on the tenancy not the son…even if he is I would still serve notice…So she is responsible for her guests…. She clearly is not doing...
Read More →6th September 2024, 2 years ago
Mark my word - slums of the future. Already seeing it with converted buildings and office blocks.
Read More →22nd February 2024, 2 years ago
Thanks Mark... that was really easy.... account opened within 45 minutes... thanks for your feedback and really appreciated!
Read More →21st February 2024, 2 years ago
Hi, I have just applied for a business LLP bank account to use for my buy to let portfolio with Starling - I saw on other posts Starling being recommended by other landlords but unfortunately they declined my account with...
Read More →21st February 2024, 2 years ago
Hi, I have just applied for a business LLP bank account to use for my buy to let portfolio with Starling - I saw on other posts Starling being recommended by other landlords but unfortunately they declined my account with...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Sue Rowe at 30/01/2024 - 11:56
Reply to the comment left by Throwing in the towel LL at 30/01/2024 - 11:56Thanks for your comment but you really need to read what she said; Quite 1: “She offered him a discounted rent of half the market rate,...
Read More →30th January 2024, 2 years ago
Sounds awful, however, reading between the lines the takeaway I read is don't be a landlord like you (sorry to be harsh but true)…. You have clearly made many mistakes and do not have a clear understanding of the responsibilities...
Read More →24th November 2023, 2 years ago
It’s an easy one as I have been here a few times. Before you can serve a section 21 you must have sent the following in date and valid documents to the tenant: Gas Cert Electrical safety Cert (EICR) Prescribed...
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