Ian Spence
Ian Spence
Registered with Property118.com
3rd November 2023
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Registered with Property118.com
3rd November 2023
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Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 24/10/2026 - 11:07
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 24/10/2026 - 11:07Yes of course, our periodic tenancy agreement sets down how the various notices required are to be distributed from using WhatsApp, email and hand delivery. Its not difficult and...
Read More →23rd October 2026, 1 week ago
I can see that having to reveal the current rent is going to cause immense problems as we don’t charge the same rent for comparable properties as we discount based on ability to pay and how the individual tenant looks...
Read More →22nd October 2026, 1 week ago
Can anyone confirm that if as we did, we signed up to the test database last year and entered all the information as required, do we have to complete the same exercise again or does all this information transfer to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 21/10/2026 - 10:16
We adopted this approach and discussed face to face with tenants during our regular safety inspections It worked well and everyone was happy with the outcome. We were even able to offer discounts to tenants based on their efforts to...
Read More →21st October 2026, 2 weeks ago
Maybe it’s better to work with the tenant to find an acceptable rent increase that they can afford and works for the landlord Getting tied up in disputes and tribunals is hardly worth the effort for a few extra pounds...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Simon Gear at 19/06/2025 - 08:14
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 19/06/2025 - 08:14I truly think you believe that politicians are smarter than the average voter and think things through to their logical conclusion. They don't and they never have. History is...
Read More →19th May 2025, 1 year ago
You sound like an angry person and exactly the type of LL that the RRB is designed to root out. We are not stupid but we offer all our Tenants the peace of mind and the security of long term...
Read More →19th May 2025, 1 year ago
We are a small player (14 properties) but we can confirm that every one of our Tenants is currently on 3+ year fixed rate AST's and they don't want to be switched to this periodic nonsense. Who is going to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Simon Gear at 15/04/2025 - 19:24
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 15/04/2025 - 19:24It’s an average over all my rental properties You should know the calculation and if not you need to find another investment Want more stats ? I’ve got 100%...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Simon Gear at 15/04/2025 - 18:01
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 15/04/2025 - 18:01Thank you - a voice not clouded in emotion and looking at the current situation with a view to leverage any opportunities in amongst the mess to reward loyal...
Read More →Reply to comment left by MARY PRICE at 15/04/2025 - 12:29
I’m in the rental business for the long haul so I don’t want to evict my tenants I’ve no mortgages on any properties so I’m not highly leveraged and at the mercy of interest rates I’m happy to make an...
Read More →15th April 2025, 2 years ago
I really dont understand why any Tenant would want to opt for a Periodic rather than fixed term Tenancy Every last one of my Tenants were more than happy to sign 3+ year fixed term / fixed rate agreements Surely...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Chamberlain at 22/01/2025 - 09:36
Reply to the comment left by Mark Chamberlain at 22/01/2025 - 09:36Why do you need regulation for something that every LL should do as a matter of routine No money = no keys
Read More →30th December 2024, 2 years ago
Yes Shelter and Generation Rent have really screwed Tenants and have accelerated the scarcity of property available Classic case of be careful what you wish for
Read More →30th December 2024, 2 years ago
Our business model seeks to retain our tenants on long term fixed tenancy agreements Our average tenancy is now 48 months with fixed rates and we have just recently signed a 108 month agreement with inbuilt increases every 36 months...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Tyler at 05/11/2024 - 18:31
Our company was considering several offers from a broker to remortgage to expand our BTL portfolio It’s not just the SDLT increase it’s all the other BS that’s being talked up about selective licensing, EPC standards, CGT, compensation to tenants...
Read More →5th November 2024, 2 years ago
Who writes this twaddle and what is their agenda? Raising SDLT to 5% is going to make every PRS landlord think twice before investing. Im sick to death of hearing these supposed experts telling me that landlords can take blow...
Read More →16th August 2024, 2 years ago
He’s a control freak
Read More →15th August 2024, 2 years ago
Absolutely shocking that anyone would allow their tenants to be at such significant risks over tests and equipment that cost a few hundred pounds at best to ensure safety and compliance When is the regulator going to start doing his...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DSR DSR at 31/07/2024 - 11:08
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 31/07/2024 - 11:08Good analysis Room for us small landlords in the landscape you describe Reasonable returns to be made if you self manage and select the right tenants
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