I'm not in london and have found flats are not selling. Everyone wants freehold – it's the service charge putting people off. If the flat has its own entrance and doesn't pay towards the communal entrance costs (eicr/decorating/cleaning/fire etc), I've...
I'm sorry to hear of your predicament and totally understand the distress of the prospect of having our communist government fritter your hard earned assests away. I haven't read through all of this but my initial thoughts are: 1. This...
This government hasn't a clue about economics or business My kids dont want my business and who can blame them? They've made the right choice so I'm selling off my property and will sleep easier knowing non of us will...
Two of the properties I've recently sold took 13 months with one sale falling through on one and 2 sales falling throuhh on the other. Maybe trusted landlords will start sharing their spare children who can 'live' in the property...
Reply to the comment left by Jesus Diaz at 13/10/2026 - 20:58Capping rent will cause landlords to exit and that will cause more tenants to become homeless and that will cause misery to tenants with loads of money spent on...
How about some tax controls? Food price controls? Insurance cost controls? Clothing cost controls? Petrol cost controls? Lets go the full hog and become paid up communist party members
I'd ask how many blocks they manage, how many full time staff they have and what their qualifications are. You could also ask for references. Also watch out for extra costs in addition to the annual fee
It makes me wonder what BB is getting out of it as he is also a landlord. I would expect him to share our opinions and fight in our corner instead of supporting everything the government proposes - including the...
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31st October 2026, 1 day ago
I'm not in london and have found flats are not selling. Everyone wants freehold – it's the service charge putting people off. If the flat has its own entrance and doesn't pay towards the communal entrance costs (eicr/decorating/cleaning/fire etc), I've...
Read More →30th October 2026, 2 days ago
I think having a 'house cat' is cruel and should not be allowed
Read More →27th October 2026, 5 days ago
You are exactly right
Read More →27th October 2026, 5 days ago
This is also useful for insurance policies which are a nightmare to read
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 25/10/2026 - 10:29
Reply to the comment left by Denise G at 25/10/2026 - 10:29What stops an ex rental property becoming a holiday hone?
Read More →25th October 2026, 7 days ago
I'm sorry to hear of your predicament and totally understand the distress of the prospect of having our communist government fritter your hard earned assests away. I haven't read through all of this but my initial thoughts are: 1. This...
Read More →21st October 2026, 2 weeks ago
This government hasn't a clue about economics or business My kids dont want my business and who can blame them? They've made the right choice so I'm selling off my property and will sleep easier knowing non of us will...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David at 20/10/2026 - 11:08
What does that leave?
Read More →20th October 2026, 2 weeks ago
Two of the properties I've recently sold took 13 months with one sale falling through on one and 2 sales falling throuhh on the other. Maybe trusted landlords will start sharing their spare children who can 'live' in the property...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Diaz at 13/10/2026 - 20:58
Reply to the comment left by Jesus Diaz at 13/10/2026 - 20:58Capping rent will cause landlords to exit and that will cause more tenants to become homeless and that will cause misery to tenants with loads of money spent on...
Read More →13th October 2026, 3 weeks ago
How about some tax controls? Food price controls? Insurance cost controls? Clothing cost controls? Petrol cost controls? Lets go the full hog and become paid up communist party members
Read More →Reply to comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 12/10/2026 - 10:04
Reply to the comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 12/10/2026 - 10:04That's £30 pcm onto the poor tenants rent
Read More →Reply to comment left by John MacAlevey at 12/10/2026 - 12:35
Reply to the comment left by John MacAlevey at 12/10/2026 - 12:35Also known as Fabianism
Read More →9th October 2026, 3 weeks ago
I'd ask how many blocks they manage, how many full time staff they have and what their qualifications are. You could also ask for references. Also watch out for extra costs in addition to the annual fee
Read More →Reply to comment left by David at 09/10/2026 - 10:13
What about people who don't speak English properly? Are we supposed to provide a translator?
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 05/10/2026 - 14:18
It makes me wonder what BB is getting out of it as he is also a landlord. I would expect him to share our opinions and fight in our corner instead of supporting everything the government proposes - including the...
Read More →5th October 2026, 4 weeks ago
Who rattled Ben Beadle's cage?
Read More →30th September 2026, 1 month ago
When the owner turns up in August for their summer holiday, will they be required to bunk up with the tenant?
Read More →30th September 2026, 1 month ago
Council tax at 200% will flag properties empty for over a year
Read More →29th September 2026, 1 month ago
Will the council refurb it if the tenants trash it?
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