Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?

How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?

With Ed Miliband proposing a 2030 deadline for tougher EPC rules, many landlords are wondering how to prepare for the upcoming changes. By 2030, all rental properties will need to achieve a minimum EPC...

How to Unblock a Toilet: A Humorous Guide to Tackling a Blocked Loo

How to Unblock a Toilet: A Humorous Guide to Tackling a Blocked...

Ah, the humble toilet. We often take this porcelain throne for granted, assuming it will always be there for us in our most desperate moments. That is, of course, until it betrays us—leaving us up the...

Unlocking Disabled Facilities Grants: A Win-Win for Landlords and Contractors

Unlocking Disabled Facilities Grants: A Win-Win for Landlords...

Leveraging available grants can be a game-changer for landlords. Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing firsthand how a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) can benefit both tenants and rental property...

Grants for UK Landlords

Grants for UK Landlords...

UK landlords are facing increased challenges in maintaining the profitability and compliance of their rental properties. Securing grants for property improvements is crucial in this environment. In 2024,

Please Help Property118 Continue To Help Landlords

Please Help Property118 Continue To Help Landlords...

Can you help us, please? We hope Property118 has been a valuable resource in your property investment journey. We aim to provide the latest insights, news, and a platform to ask questions and share best...

A David and Goliath Story in Modern Law: This could change everything

A David and Goliath Story in Modern Law: This could change everything...

There are always two sides to every story, this is ours. Following the triumph in our legal action against the West Brom Mortgage Company, a wave of euphoria and satisfaction swept through the landlord...

Save Property118, Protect Landlord Rights

Save Property118, Protect Landlord Rights...

Property118, a lifeline for countless landlords, is under attack. Unjustified targeting of our business model threatens to leave landlords in the cold and erodes trust in the property industry. We need...

Do you collect your rents via Direct Debit or Standing order?

Do you collect your rents via Direct Debit or Standing order?

As a landlord, ensuring timely and reliable rent collection is crucial to maintaining a steady cash flow and reducing administrative headaches. The method you choose for collecting rent can significantly...

Why the UK Remains a Haven for Foreign Property Investors

Why the UK Remains a Haven for Foreign Property Investors...

The United Kingdom has long held a magnetic pull for international property investors. From the towering skyscrapers of London to the charming terraces of historic towns, the UK offers a plethora of opportunities...

Hidden Gems From My 35 Year Property Investment Journey

Hidden Gems From My 35 Year Property Investment Journey...

For me, property investment has been a cornerstone of an international lifestyle I had planned and worked hard to achieve for decades. The security of a steady income stream through rental profits and...

AI Reveals Surprising Upsides Amidst Market Shifts! 🚀

AI Reveals Surprising Upsides Amidst Market Shifts! 🚀...

1) Supply squeeze pushing up rents, 2) predicted interest rate drops to provide landlords with a double boost, 3) how landlords are benefitting from PropTech and open banking, 4) more reasons for landlord...

Unraveling the Role of Property118: Empowering UK Landlords

Unraveling the Role of Property118: Empowering UK Landlords...

This weekend I asked Chat GPT to “draft a blog to explain the role of Property118 for UK landlords”. The following is what it came up with (unedited) … In the dynamic landscape of property...

An Introduction To Strategic Tax Planning For UK Property Investors

An Introduction To Strategic Tax Planning For UK Property Investors...

Before you buy another investment property you need to understand this … The correct ownership structure is a vital ingredient to your success as a property investor. The following Case Study and explanatory...

Retirement, business continuity, succession and legacy planning

Retirement, business continuity, succession and legacy planning...

Are you ready to embark on a journey that not only secures your property rental business but also your future? Retirement, business continuity, succession, and legacy planning are the four pillars that...

What is a Family Investment Company?

What is a Family Investment Company?

I posed the question “What is a Family Investment Company?” to Chat GPT recently and was pleasantly surprised with the accuracy of its response, as follows: – “A family investment...

The Benefits of Limited Liability Ownership Structure for UK Landlords

The Benefits of Limited Liability Ownership Structure for UK...

For landlords in the United Kingdom, choosing the right ownership structure for their property investments is a critical decision. Among the various options available, one that stands out for its advantages...

House Prices Are Cheaper in 2023 Than They Were in 2007 (in REAL TERMS)

House Prices Are Cheaper in 2023 Than They Were in 2007 (in REAL...

According to HM Land Registry, the average sold house price at the peak in September 2007 was £190,032. However, as of August 2023 that figure is £291,044. But surely that’s a gain of £101,032...

Is Dan Neidle Ideologically Opposed To Our Existence?

Is Dan Neidle Ideologically Opposed To Our Existence?

The Venn diagram featured in this article offers valuable insights into the significant attention garnered by the trial of Property118 on Social Media, led by Dan Neidle. This attention has reached such...

AccountingWEB are the latest to delete evidence

AccountingWEB are the latest to delete evidence...

Following the article I published yesterday there have been more strange goings on. This time it’s the deletion of discussion threads on the AccountingWEB website dating back to 2018. The evidence...

Murky Motives Behind Dan Neidle’s Attacks On Property118?

Murky Motives Behind Dan Neidle’s Attacks On Property118?

UPDATE 31/10/2023 Neither Dan Neidle nor any of his so-called “Associates” have responded to any of the technical points I raised in this article, where HMRC manuals clearly contradict his(their)...

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Bio

UK landlord since 1989.

Wedded to property, finance, tax and law since 1987.

Enjoying financial freedom since 2003 and location independence since 2016.

Homes in Malta, Florida and Central Russia but very much British with a UK property rental and development business.

Founder of Property118.com - “facilitating the sharing of best practice among UK landlords and associated professionals”

Happy to be interviewed on your Podcast, in Clubhouse, your YouTube channel and other online events.

My speciality is landlord tax planning and I head a team of 10 specialist Tax Consultants and four Tax Barristers. We are recruiting to meet demand.

I don’t offer mentoring or training as I am semi retired and enjoying a fantastic work/life balance, but I do comment frequently and answer questions posted here on Property118.