I didn't take the same interpretation from the article as you have - the general tone is favourable to landlords (for once). Whether or not I am correct, I took the 'sludge' to mean those landlords and properties which remain...
As you are an inexperienced landlord, walk away - take anything the vendor says with a pinch of salt and ask yourself why he's really selling? You could just be inheriting someone else's headache and if this is (or becomes)...
“This is an example of another shiny housing bauble placed before the electorate and designed to produce headlines and attract voters without addressing any of the underlying issues in the housing market". Agreed - and without having any idea of...
Many or most rented properties are good quality, as are the landlords. However, whilst rooting out 'the slumlords and rogue landlords renting out substandard properties' is usually the stated objective of local and national government initiatives, the enforcement tools against...
I agree it's a fishing expedition. I'd be inclined to acknowledge the letter rather than ignore it, and simply advise the solicitors that all of the documentation requested (so far as it is relevant to the matter in hand) was...
Reply to the comment left by Seething Landlord at 30/10/2022 - 16:37I didn't see the interview, but if Gove were to do as you are suggesting, most landlords would likely be happy with that, as the few spoil the PRS...
I thought exactly the same when I read it. However, they are right about one thing: "“The government is trying to dampen the Private Rented Sector by making it less and less cost effective to purchase additional homes for investment...
I have in the past had to pay DOUBLE council tax for a period of time whilst a property was vacant due to issues beyond my control. That charge is in no way fair or reasonable or has any bearing...
Reply to the comment left by KD South East at 15/10/2022 - 17:11Agreed. The problem with the housing budget isn't just about the particular benefit level for any items such as housing - its as much about the numbers of...
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 16/02/2022 - 15:30Thank you Ian, that's helpful. Update: I asked my 3 Brits to go on the designated website to get their codes - and the system does not recognise their...
"The code says landlords should: Be consistent in how they conduct right to rent checks on all prospective tenants, including those who the landlord believes are more likely to be British citizens" I am dealing with this at present with...
Like some of the other posters, I am with DPS but I'm not a fan. I have no experience of other deposit providers, so If anyone can recommend the alternatives, I’d love to hear. Having sought guidance from DPS on...
@Neil Patterson: Hi Neil, please see posts above between Chris Novice Shark Bait and me. Is there any way 118 can put us in touch with one another to discuss our common issues? Thanks
Reply to the comment left by Chris Novice Shark Bait at 30/04/2021 - 12:35@Chris Novice Shark Bait: I have a similar situation with Mortgage Express: FOS complaint, rejection of first investigator’s report too. I think we should compare notes, as...
I suggest you check out Financial Ombudsman (FOS) Trust Pilot and other reviews. They are abysmal. After I was badly treated by Mortgage Express, who admitted lots of errors, I went to FOS. They too have behaved appallingly and at...
I have signed as doing something is better than doing nothing, but I am inclined to agree with Whiteskifreak above. The petition narrative is not going to endear LLs to most of the public, especially in the CV19 world with...
Reply to the comment left by at 02/10/2020 - 04:37I haven’t seen that internal insulation - how does it work where the insulation meets with floors/skirting boards/ceiling/coving? Surely it will just leave an awful mess if the joins were left...
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 21/09/2020 - 14:57Thanks for your reply. Yes, the FH was consulted but we did not have costs initially, pending a proper roof inspection, and once the roofer got up there, the...
Reply to comment left by Suresh Parikh at 01/03/2023 - 11:51
I didn't take the same interpretation from the article as you have - the general tone is favourable to landlords (for once). Whether or not I am correct, I took the 'sludge' to mean those landlords and properties which remain...
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As you are an inexperienced landlord, walk away - take anything the vendor says with a pinch of salt and ask yourself why he's really selling? You could just be inheriting someone else's headache and if this is (or becomes)...
Read More →22nd February 2023, 3 years ago
“This is an example of another shiny housing bauble placed before the electorate and designed to produce headlines and attract voters without addressing any of the underlying issues in the housing market". Agreed - and without having any idea of...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Robyn Shonfeld at 16/02/2023 - 17:57
Many or most rented properties are good quality, as are the landlords. However, whilst rooting out 'the slumlords and rogue landlords renting out substandard properties' is usually the stated objective of local and national government initiatives, the enforcement tools against...
Read More →15th February 2023, 3 years ago
I agree it's a fishing expedition. I'd be inclined to acknowledge the letter rather than ignore it, and simply advise the solicitors that all of the documentation requested (so far as it is relevant to the matter in hand) was...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Heal at 30/10/2022 - 16:37
Reply to the comment left by Seething Landlord at 30/10/2022 - 16:37I didn't see the interview, but if Gove were to do as you are suggesting, most landlords would likely be happy with that, as the few spoil the PRS...
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I thought exactly the same when I read it. However, they are right about one thing: "“The government is trying to dampen the Private Rented Sector by making it less and less cost effective to purchase additional homes for investment...
Read More →21st October 2022, 3 years ago
I have in the past had to pay DOUBLE council tax for a period of time whilst a property was vacant due to issues beyond my control. That charge is in no way fair or reasonable or has any bearing...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Kay Densley at 15/10/2022 - 17:11
Reply to the comment left by KD South East at 15/10/2022 - 17:11Agreed. The problem with the housing budget isn't just about the particular benefit level for any items such as housing - its as much about the numbers of...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 16/02/2022 - 15:30
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 16/02/2022 - 15:30Thank you Ian, that's helpful. Update: I asked my 3 Brits to go on the designated website to get their codes - and the system does not recognise their...
Read More →16th February 2022, 4 years ago
"The code says landlords should: Be consistent in how they conduct right to rent checks on all prospective tenants, including those who the landlord believes are more likely to be British citizens" I am dealing with this at present with...
Read More →8th January 2022, 4 years ago
Like some of the other posters, I am with DPS but I'm not a fan. I have no experience of other deposit providers, so If anyone can recommend the alternatives, I’d love to hear. Having sought guidance from DPS on...
Read More →4th May 2021, 5 years ago
@Neil Patterson: Hi Neil, please see posts above between Chris Novice Shark Bait and me. Is there any way 118 can put us in touch with one another to discuss our common issues? Thanks
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Novice Shark Bait at 30/04/2021 - 12:35
Reply to the comment left by Chris Novice Shark Bait at 30/04/2021 - 12:35@Chris Novice Shark Bait: I have a similar situation with Mortgage Express: FOS complaint, rejection of first investigator’s report too. I think we should compare notes, as...
Read More →26th October 2020, 5 years ago
I suggest you check out Financial Ombudsman (FOS) Trust Pilot and other reviews. They are abysmal. After I was badly treated by Mortgage Express, who admitted lots of errors, I went to FOS. They too have behaved appallingly and at...
Read More →2nd October 2020, 6 years ago
I have signed as doing something is better than doing nothing, but I am inclined to agree with Whiteskifreak above. The petition narrative is not going to endear LLs to most of the public, especially in the CV19 world with...
Read More →Reply to comment left by at 02/10/2020 - 04:37
Reply to the comment left by at 02/10/2020 - 04:37I haven’t seen that internal insulation - how does it work where the insulation meets with floors/skirting boards/ceiling/coving? Surely it will just leave an awful mess if the joins were left...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 22/09/2020 - 10:01
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 22/09/2020 - 10:01Thank you Ian, I would appreciate that. I will look you up.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 21/09/2020 - 14:57
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 21/09/2020 - 14:57Thanks for your reply. Yes, the FH was consulted but we did not have costs initially, pending a proper roof inspection, and once the roofer got up there, the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Gary Nock at 24/04/2020 - 17:38
Reply to the comment left by Gary Nock at 24/04/2020 - 17:38Good one! Thanks :)
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