At the end of the day, sensible landlords will choose who they want, not someone who does not fit their criteria. I'd rather leave a property empty than have a tenant who does not fit MY criteria. MY HOUSE -...
Despite the evidence, he does not expect what's IS happening! I guess Pennycook, Reed and others will be in different jobs following a re-shuffle and then the new housing minister having to deal with the consequences will blame the previous...
Talk of landlords selling has been going on since S24 was introduced. Many councils now say they are spending large amounts housing people in hotels etc., which is damaging their budgets. I spoke with people from councils involved in housing...
When will Beadle accept that a governemt doesn't listen to what an organistation who supposedly represent landlords advise? The best action would be come out an advise that being a landlord is now a high risk investment and due to...
and therein lies the problem. Those on low incomes who are barely getting by cannot afford any rent rise. Their costs as have landlords, have risen far higher than their income and so that's now a problem. Any business will...
Anyone else think we are being lied too on house prices? For me looking at several areas across the UK, the peak was 2022/23. Based on speaking to agents in several locations and based on my own sales experience and...
The govenment are keen that landlords cant get rid of nuisance tenants because councils don't have the properties to put them in and in some cases they are legally obliged to house them. So if that means hotels, etc., that's...
I know full well how healthy my property business is already. What I do know is under MTD it will be less healthy as my costs will increase. The accountants I've spoken to don't like it - although many will...
Well, I guess any new entrants to the game will set up as a limited company which gives some advantages (as well as disadvantages), especially S24. Many old landlords will have properties held in own name. They will probably be...
Well, I disagree some of your points here! (no surprise) But I do agree with you on tenant selection. Perhaps you misunderstood me to say I would just take on tenants in well paid jobs, with assets and good credit...
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 04/11/2025 - 14:48As P118 seemed to have edited some of my last post, I'l keep it brief. With S21 now going as a result of the RRB, it will now likely...
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 02/11/2025 - 21:23 From what I have said or haven't said you have concluded that if an exciting tenant of mine lost their job or had to claim benefits, etc., I...
As you say, I may not agree with the way the LHA system works and has developed due to a shortage of properties etc., but as it does not effect me directly I don't lose any sleep over it. But,...
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Clarke at <a href="31/10/2025" rel="ugc">https://www.property118.com/nrla-urges-government-to-lift-lha-freeze/comment-page-3/#comment-198521">31/10/2025 – 19:58In my eyes, 2 adults in a studio flat regardless of their weight in my eyes is cramped! I would wager the majority of the population would...
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 30/10/2025 - 12:13Yes, but, this is the issue in the cases raised here. The council will pay a mother and baby the 2 bed rate which they are entitled too. So...
"If I cant give them a bigger place when the kid gets older that`s tough for them but really isn't my problem." Is that because your ok with leaving this set up of a mother and child in cramped place...
23rd April 2026, 2 days ago
Landlords will be increasing rent in anticipation of any potential licence scheme, let alone those already proposed!
Read More →21st April 2026, 4 days ago
At the end of the day, sensible landlords will choose who they want, not someone who does not fit their criteria. I'd rather leave a property empty than have a tenant who does not fit MY criteria. MY HOUSE -...
Read More →21st April 2026, 4 days ago
Despite the evidence, he does not expect what's IS happening! I guess Pennycook, Reed and others will be in different jobs following a re-shuffle and then the new housing minister having to deal with the consequences will blame the previous...
Read More →4th April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Talk of landlords selling has been going on since S24 was introduced. Many councils now say they are spending large amounts housing people in hotels etc., which is damaging their budgets. I spoke with people from councils involved in housing...
Read More →1st April 2026, 3 weeks ago
When will Beadle accept that a governemt doesn't listen to what an organistation who supposedly represent landlords advise? The best action would be come out an advise that being a landlord is now a high risk investment and due to...
Read More →13th March 2026, 1 month ago
and therein lies the problem. Those on low incomes who are barely getting by cannot afford any rent rise. Their costs as have landlords, have risen far higher than their income and so that's now a problem. Any business will...
Read More →12th March 2026, 1 month ago
Anyone else think we are being lied too on house prices? For me looking at several areas across the UK, the peak was 2022/23. Based on speaking to agents in several locations and based on my own sales experience and...
Read More →27th February 2026, 2 months ago
The govenment are keen that landlords cant get rid of nuisance tenants because councils don't have the properties to put them in and in some cases they are legally obliged to house them. So if that means hotels, etc., that's...
Read More →12th January 2026, 3 months ago
I know full well how healthy my property business is already. What I do know is under MTD it will be less healthy as my costs will increase. The accountants I've spoken to don't like it - although many will...
Read More →23rd December 2025, 4 months ago
Well, I guess any new entrants to the game will set up as a limited company which gives some advantages (as well as disadvantages), especially S24. Many old landlords will have properties held in own name. They will probably be...
Read More →5th November 2025, 6 months ago
Perhaps because of the high housing the homeless gives you, you won't be unable to ever stop! Be careful, you may end up in heaven to soon!
Read More →5th November 2025, 6 months ago
Well, I disagree some of your points here! (no surprise) But I do agree with you on tenant selection. Perhaps you misunderstood me to say I would just take on tenants in well paid jobs, with assets and good credit...
Read More →5th November 2025, 6 months ago
Nothing to do with peoples ability to afford to buy a new property then?
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 04/11/2025 - 14:48
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 04/11/2025 - 14:48As P118 seemed to have edited some of my last post, I'l keep it brief. With S21 now going as a result of the RRB, it will now likely...
Read More →4th November 2025, 6 months ago
Survey of their borrowers perhaps?
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 02/11/2025 - 21:23
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 02/11/2025 - 21:23 From what I have said or haven't said you have concluded that if an exciting tenant of mine lost their job or had to claim benefits, etc., I...
Read More →2nd November 2025, 6 months ago
As you say, I may not agree with the way the LHA system works and has developed due to a shortage of properties etc., but as it does not effect me directly I don't lose any sleep over it. But,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 31/10/2025 - 19:58
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Clarke at <a href="31/10/2025" rel="ugc">https://www.property118.com/nrla-urges-government-to-lift-lha-freeze/comment-page-3/#comment-198521">31/10/2025 – 19:58In my eyes, 2 adults in a studio flat regardless of their weight in my eyes is cramped! I would wager the majority of the population would...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DSR DSR at 30/10/2025 - 12:13
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 30/10/2025 - 12:13Yes, but, this is the issue in the cases raised here. The council will pay a mother and baby the 2 bed rate which they are entitled too. So...
Read More →30th October 2025, 6 months ago
"If I cant give them a bigger place when the kid gets older that`s tough for them but really isn't my problem." Is that because your ok with leaving this set up of a mother and child in cramped place...
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