What about the tenants who cause the mould like the 3 tenants I had who refused to use the tumble drier and caused a massive mould problem. It is high time these tenants were made responsible for their actions but...
The 1988 housing act was a logical solution that solved the housing problem and a great boost to the economy. We now have an acute shortage of council housing and lots of demand for private housing and the Government's solution...
Hi Richard I sympathise this is a very unfair situation. I had a slightly different problem when Newham council had just introduced selective licensing throughout the borough. Newham informed my mortgage company that I was operating a HMO. and they...
There is no good reason to invest in London while Sadiq Khan is mayor. He has even stifled Airbnb with his 90 day rule. This is not the case in any other part of the UK. and yet in London...
Reply to the comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 24/05/2026 - 12:49I would say that £2000/yr for a dog might be a conservative estimate. If the animal has to be taken to the vet most policies will not pay all...
Reply to the comment left by Robin Wilson at 24/05/2026 - 10:23More Developers are cutting back on building projects. There are worries about the direction of travel with inflation, red tape etc. Who is going to build the millions of...
You are correct David as I and others have predicted this has all the hallmarks of the return of the bad old days of protected tenants. I wish I had sold up sooner.
Edward I synpathhize with your plight and it is a shame that Shelter, generation rent et al were so blinkered they failed to understand the consequences of their actions.
Just like the Leasehold Advisory service who were originally set up by the government as an impartial free service to advise leaseholders and freeholders. Now they will no longer advise freeholders but our taxes pay for this service.
Reply to the comment left by Northernpleb at 12:55 We have had selective licensing since circa 2006. Prior to this I was at a meeting where there were council leaders and others who said it would not be implemented by...
Reply to the comment left by Sally Robinson at 17/04/2026 - 10:03It is all about "do as I say not as I do" with this government I would be very surprised if I were to hear that Rachel from accounts...
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 09/04/2026 - 16:11I agree use belt and braces approach send same paperwork from 2 post offices with proof of posting from each.
27th June 2026, 2 days ago
Well said Landlord Crusader! I fear we are in line for more of these draconian laws when Mr Burnham takes the helm.
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What about the tenants who cause the mould like the 3 tenants I had who refused to use the tumble drier and caused a massive mould problem. It is high time these tenants were made responsible for their actions but...
Read More →25th June 2026, 4 days ago
Lets hope they don't move the goalposts again and that this is the last time you will hear from them.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 23/06/2026 - 09:59
The 1988 housing act was a logical solution that solved the housing problem and a great boost to the economy. We now have an acute shortage of council housing and lots of demand for private housing and the Government's solution...
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Hi Richard I sympathise this is a very unfair situation. I had a slightly different problem when Newham council had just introduced selective licensing throughout the borough. Newham informed my mortgage company that I was operating a HMO. and they...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 29/05/2026 - 15:47
There is no good reason to invest in London while Sadiq Khan is mayor. He has even stifled Airbnb with his 90 day rule. This is not the case in any other part of the UK. and yet in London...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 29/05/2026 - 13:20
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 29/05/2026 - 13:20Is this more encouragement for Build to Rent?
Read More →Reply to comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 24/05/2026 - 12:49
Reply to the comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 24/05/2026 - 12:49I would say that £2000/yr for a dog might be a conservative estimate. If the animal has to be taken to the vet most policies will not pay all...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Robin Wilson at 24/05/2026 - 10:23
Reply to the comment left by Robin Wilson at 24/05/2026 - 10:23More Developers are cutting back on building projects. There are worries about the direction of travel with inflation, red tape etc. Who is going to build the millions of...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 21/05/2026 - 10:11
You are correct David as I and others have predicted this has all the hallmarks of the return of the bad old days of protected tenants. I wish I had sold up sooner.
Read More →18th May 2026, 1 month ago
Edward I synpathhize with your plight and it is a shame that Shelter, generation rent et al were so blinkered they failed to understand the consequences of their actions.
Read More →5th May 2026, 2 months ago
Just like the Leasehold Advisory service who were originally set up by the government as an impartial free service to advise leaseholders and freeholders. Now they will no longer advise freeholders but our taxes pay for this service.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 17/04/2026 - 13:43
LaLo Please explain!
Read More →Reply to comment left by northernpleb at 17/04/2026 - 12:55
Reply to the comment left by Northernpleb at 12:55 We have had selective licensing since circa 2006. Prior to this I was at a meeting where there were council leaders and others who said it would not be implemented by...
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Reply to the comment left by Sally Robinson at 17/04/2026 - 10:03It is all about "do as I say not as I do" with this government I would be very surprised if I were to hear that Rachel from accounts...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 09/04/2026 - 16:11
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 09/04/2026 - 16:11I agree use belt and braces approach send same paperwork from 2 post offices with proof of posting from each.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Howard at 30/03/2026 - 14:33
Reply to the comment left by Howard Reuben - mortgage and insurance broker at 30/03/2026 - 14:33Thank you!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 30/03/2026 - 08:39
Reply to the comment left by Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118 at 30/03/2026 - 08:39Could this possibly cover existing tenants?
Read More →Reply to comment left by JB at 18/03/2026 - 11:24
Yeah Rachel's letting agent was to blame for this minor mistake apparently and ditto Jas Athwal's agent.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 17/03/2026 - 10:17
This government is bringing the country to its knees. Sadiq Khan's 90 days restriction on airbnb's in London is very bad and they want even more.
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