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Reply to comment left by HASMUKH SHAH at 04/05/2026 - 20:41
just out of interest, how much is your typical refurb costs and what does the void period between vacant possession and sale completion usually end up costing you in terms of lost revenue and additional costs such as double Council...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 04/05/2026 - 15:52
They miss deadlines all the time Mick
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Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 04/05/2026 - 11:12I don’t think that’s clear yet Mick. As I understand it, they’ve issued Discovery Assessements to some affected LT4L clients on the basis of income tax underpayments, but I...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Derek STOBBS at 30/04/2026 - 08:29
Whose post was your comment addressed to? It seems out of context at the moment.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Vibha Spal at 29/04/2026 - 19:52
I accept that’s your perception but it’s not what they clients are saying here https://national-residential.co.uk/
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Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Willis at 29/04/2026 - 18:41This is political theatre. These panels are far too small to materially reduce energy bills in the UK. At best they shave a little off daytime background use. Whoever...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 29/04/2026 - 18:41
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 29/04/2026 - 18:41That doesn’t answer my question Mick. If she can afford the extra £100 a month that’s the absolute minimum rent increase you should be imposing, even if you do...
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These plug-in panels are too small to make a meaningful difference to most energy bills. In the UK climate, the savings are likely to be minimal, so whoever pays for them is unlikely to see a sensible return. They won’t...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 29/04/2026 - 17:36
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 29/04/2026 - 17:36Why not simply increase the rent? Why does she need a new front door?
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 29/04/2026 - 16:06
Reply to the comment left by Peter G at 29/04/2026 - 16:06What a great question. Maybe you should ask your local MP to raise this in Parliament.
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Will she do the same with food, fuel and energy prices? If not, why not?
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 22/04/2026 - 17:58
Reply to the comment left by Martin Cameron at 17:58 We(Property118) has an excellent working relationship with them. The only complaints we ever get is that some of their articles are “scaremongering”, but they have sold a huge number of...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ch at 22/04/2026 - 13:46
It sounds like you entered into an assisted sale type of arrangement. Did your Agent have contractual rights to list the property for £150,000? If not, you should complain to their Ombudsman. If they are not a member of an...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ryan Stevens at 22/04/2026 - 11:53
Reply to the comment left by Ryan Stevens at 22/04/2026 - 11:53Nope, definitely not in this case. I know the person who wrote this and he's not in that line of business. He's just a landlord like you and me...
Read More →21st April 2026, 3 weeks ago
That's a superb list of pros and cons and I really look forward to reading the comments from other Property118 members. In my experience, the actual total cost of securing vacant possession and selling the property for maximum value, after...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 18/04/2026 - 23:46
Reply to the comment left by NewYorkie at 23:46 That’s true, and the important think to mention in the negotiations is that viability has to work for all parties. The only other realistic option, which you are reluctant to do,...
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Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 17/04/2026 - 10:04Sounds like a great plan, so long as is doesn’t come to fruition too quickly 😂
Read More →Reply to comment left by Hugh Baily at 16/04/2026 - 18:37
Reply to the comment left by Hugh Baily at 16/04/2026 - 18:37I think you may be focusing on the presence of debt rather than the efficiency of the capital. Owning property outright can feel safe, but if that equity isn’t...
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John, There are some good points made above, particularly around misrepresentation, but it is worth separating legal principle from how these situations actually play out in practice. A jump in service charge from £1,400 to £5,000 is clearly material. On...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ryan Stevens at 13/04/2026 - 17:16
Reply to the comment left by Ryan Stevens at 13/04/2026 - 17:16That's one for our Editors. I suspect it's because the article was posted under "Readers Questions" and asked a variety of questions at the end. Grammatically, I agree that...
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