no, I had to renew my report as 10 years was up, thus I noticed this. Being a grade C would mean it doesn't need any more upgrading for the possible requirements in 2030 of a C grade. I am...
my flat was a EPC grade C , said upgrade with new windows would give a few extra point, so I did this. Put it up for sale and it is now a grade D , the new windows made...
when Scotland started registration , they did spot checks on flats . They went to one of my newly built flats and the tenant refused to let them in. Checking paperwork, housing etc. They could see new windows, good conditions...
there are rent controls , it is called LHA levels which are well behind the market level for many private sector housing. They have hardly gone up in a decade. They could put this level up to a reasonable level...
sorry Molly it is a nasty experience . The first time it happened a decade ago, the police did nothing even though I had serial numbers of goods. .They had their suspicions. The local paper did an article as the...
the police said the same to me . After one of their officers became abusive to me I contact the complaints procedure. My complaint against the officer and the tenant was upheld. They pandered to me there after ...I had...
don't know many charities that pay rent arrears , not even Shelter to keep tenants in their homes . yes they all want to talk about support and keeping people in houses but not pay for them. My rent is...
wrote to them at lockdown. The snp didn't answer, the green couldn't care less. Got a very arrogant ignorant letter for the wee Green to which I answered back with more information about the benefits system that he thought we...
They say put it into a trust. But the authorities are catching on this and will access if you did it to avoid care costs . It is also hard if you have a mortgage on the property. They are...
mortgages are long term now . Mine is to the age of 75 yrs . But if you rent and retire if you don't have a private pension to top up your income or are low income you will get...
I wish I hadn't , it has been more trouble than it is worth. I became a landlord through ill health ie didn't get benefits due to saving so I needed an income. Pensions /markets had collapsed .It is hard...
Reply to the comment left by Deborah Clare at 19/08/2020 - 10:31So true . I think attitudes have changed . Owning a home was an achievement in a family and you saved and suffered to get one. Now holidays ,...
Reply to the comment left by John Cadger at 22/07/2020 - 11:23not that easy in real life . I have seen lawyers and dealt with chief executives. You have no real power unless you take it on yourself and chase...
have the same problem in Ayr. I decided to do roof repair in an emergency. The council argued that I didn't get 3 quotes so were refusing to pay although I notified them Water was coming into the electrics. They...
watched the Scottish news , they spoke to 2 homeless women , one had children, they didn't like the houses they had because they were lonely. There are bigger issues . There is a social network of friends on the...
Reply to the comment left by Annie Landlord at 24/06/2019 - 09:44Maybe time will tell, you are more wary and the bedroom tax still applies here in the private sector. It is a carry on to get it at all...
Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 18/09/2025 - 18:21
don't think he read it. He came across as Mr Know it all
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no, I had to renew my report as 10 years was up, thus I noticed this. Being a grade C would mean it doesn't need any more upgrading for the possible requirements in 2030 of a C grade. I am...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 17/09/2025 - 19:38
you have to renew it every 10 years , I had put in new windows so thought it should go up anyway according to the last report.
Read More →17th September 2025, 7 months ago
my flat was a EPC grade C , said upgrade with new windows would give a few extra point, so I did this. Put it up for sale and it is now a grade D , the new windows made...
Read More →26th July 2025, 9 months ago
when Scotland started registration , they did spot checks on flats . They went to one of my newly built flats and the tenant refused to let them in. Checking paperwork, housing etc. They could see new windows, good conditions...
Read More →11th January 2025, 1 year ago
there are rent controls , it is called LHA levels which are well behind the market level for many private sector housing. They have hardly gone up in a decade. They could put this level up to a reasonable level...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Kathy Miller at 23/07/2022 - 15:09
sorry Molly it is a nasty experience . The first time it happened a decade ago, the police did nothing even though I had serial numbers of goods. .They had their suspicions. The local paper did an article as the...
Read More →15th July 2022, 4 years ago
the police said the same to me . After one of their officers became abusive to me I contact the complaints procedure. My complaint against the officer and the tenant was upheld. They pandered to me there after ...I had...
Read More →10th July 2021, 5 years ago
don't know many charities that pay rent arrears , not even Shelter to keep tenants in their homes . yes they all want to talk about support and keeping people in houses but not pay for them. My rent is...
Read More →1st September 2020, 6 years ago
wrote to them at lockdown. The snp didn't answer, the green couldn't care less. Got a very arrogant ignorant letter for the wee Green to which I answered back with more information about the benefits system that he thought we...
Read More →30th August 2020, 6 years ago
They say put it into a trust. But the authorities are catching on this and will access if you did it to avoid care costs . It is also hard if you have a mortgage on the property. They are...
Read More →21st August 2020, 6 years ago
mortgages are long term now . Mine is to the age of 75 yrs . But if you rent and retire if you don't have a private pension to top up your income or are low income you will get...
Read More →Reply to comment left by A Ali at 19/08/2020 - 11:15
I wish I hadn't , it has been more trouble than it is worth. I became a landlord through ill health ie didn't get benefits due to saving so I needed an income. Pensions /markets had collapsed .It is hard...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Deborah Clare at 19/08/2020 - 10:31
Reply to the comment left by Deborah Clare at 19/08/2020 - 10:31So true . I think attitudes have changed . Owning a home was an achievement in a family and you saved and suffered to get one. Now holidays ,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Cadger at 22/07/2020 - 11:23
Reply to the comment left by John Cadger at 22/07/2020 - 11:23not that easy in real life . I have seen lawyers and dealt with chief executives. You have no real power unless you take it on yourself and chase...
Read More →20th July 2020, 6 years ago
have the same problem in Ayr. I decided to do roof repair in an emergency. The council argued that I didn't get 3 quotes so were refusing to pay although I notified them Water was coming into the electrics. They...
Read More →27th December 2019, 6 years ago
watched the Scottish news , they spoke to 2 homeless women , one had children, they didn't like the houses they had because they were lonely. There are bigger issues . There is a social network of friends on the...
Read More →3rd July 2019, 7 years ago
maybe we were posh!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Badger Badger at 22/06/2019 - 11:30
Scotland..my mother keeps casting this up at me.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Annie Landlord at 24/06/2019 - 09:44
Reply to the comment left by Annie Landlord at 24/06/2019 - 09:44Maybe time will tell, you are more wary and the bedroom tax still applies here in the private sector. It is a carry on to get it at all...
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