Martin Luciani
Martin Luciani
Registered with Property118.com
5th March 2024
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Long-time landlord of 30 years.
Double -figure portfolio, all held personally. Income more important than capital growth.
Registered with Property118.com
5th March 2024
Total Posts
0
Total Comments
27
Bio
Long-time landlord of 30 years.
Double -figure portfolio, all held personally. Income more important than capital growth.
25th March 2026, 1 month ago
The top of my list is getting my portfolio sold as quickly as possible. I have viewings on several this week and can't wait to get cashed out and retire to a stress-free life. I just pity the tenants, who...
Read More →27th February 2026, 2 months ago
Last week I gave 7 of my tenants notice to leave. This is the first phase of my plan to have less stress in my life.. I've had enough of being kicked by the government. There are better investments to...
Read More →6th February 2026, 3 months ago
The headline is only partially correct, the new EPC metric system will drive landlords to SELL. As I am doing as fast as I can.
Read More →21st November 2025, 5 months ago
As per your request, I have a lovely little flat which was a studio but converted to a 1-bedder. It's total floor area is 20.4 square metres. It's perfect for a single occupant
Read More →8th October 2025, 7 months ago
Thank you for your replies. Unfortunately, my solicitor, who was excellent and I can't imagine him making such a simple oversight, retired shortly after my purchase so there's no way to get any paperwork to see the seller's answers
Read More →24th April 2025, 1 year ago
I have self-managed for nearly 25 years and wouldn't have it any other way. Maybe it's because I'm Scottish and inherently distrust others...lol I like to be on top of things and have a good set of contractors, or for...
Read More →15th October 2024, 2 years ago
How convenient that the deadline is 2030, a year after they are sure to have lost the election. This way they can say it was another party's fault for it not becoming law. As always they can blame their own...
Read More →20th August 2024, 2 years ago
Plenty clarity on my part; time to sell-up and retire. Not that I ever had such intentions, but the position for landlords is getting ridiculous. Thanks to the government, that'll be 14 households looking for another home
Read More →11th August 2024, 2 years ago
If you have any doubts whatsoever, find a different tenant. Trust your instincts. In today's market, we can be choosy over who we pick, and those prospective tenants must tick all your boxes and have impeccable references, including guarantors
Read More →26th July 2024, 2 years ago
Is it coincidence that the deadline is after they will be defeated at the next election? How convenient! I, for one, will not spend a penny on dubious improvements with a corresponding rent increase. At least now I have a...
Read More →21st June 2024, 2 years ago
Who writes this rubbish? I have 14 units and I'm REALLY worried, as are all my fellow landlords
Read More →15th June 2024, 2 years ago
I don't know where all these 'facts' come from, but in 30 years, with a double -digit portfolio, not one potential tenant has EVER asked for the EPC rating of the property they're viewing. 100% of them have asked about...
Read More →21st May 2024, 2 years ago
It seems now we're not even rogue landlords but 'criminal' landlords. That descended fast.
Read More →15th May 2024, 2 years ago
I find in situations like these, it's better to act as soon as the tenant becomes a few days late with the rent, as a build-up of arrears is harder for them to clear. The guarantor is exactly that; they...
Read More →3rd May 2024, 2 years ago
Another totally meaningless article designed to paint us landlords as rolling in money. The reality is exactly the opposite. In my case, I'm barely breaking even on several on my properties after taking into account mortgage payments, service charges, insurance,...
Read More →14th April 2024, 2 years ago
Not terribly helpful, I know, but the best action is to never get into any kind of agreement with the council, however tempting or lucrative it may seem. Once they have placed a tenant, invariably one who is troublesome, they...
Read More →11th April 2024, 2 years ago
It might be a good idea to contact the NFU, as many farmers have masts on their land. They should be able to put you in contact with a solicitor that is familiar with this type of negotiation. My neighbouring...
Read More →4th April 2024, 2 years ago
I'm extending a lease at the moment but my solicitor says it can't go any further until the LR title is in my name. My long-time solicitor who was an expert in such matters retired and I'm not at all...
Read More →2nd April 2024, 2 years ago
It's The law of Unintended Consequences at work. just a pity nobody in government understands this
Read More →2nd April 2024, 2 years ago
I always issue a new AST; I just don't like periodic tenancies. That way, both parties know what they are getting when they sign, and that includes a rent increase clause of at least inflation.
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