JB
JB
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9th October 2026, 2 days 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, 6 days ago
Who rattled Ben Beadle's cage?
Read More →30th September 2026, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks ago
Council tax at 200% will flag properties empty for over a year
Read More →29th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Will the council refurb it if the tenants trash it?
Read More →29th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On another property I lost my buyer, got another buyer, then he lost his buyer. Its been 13 months so far and we still haven't exchanged. While searches take 6 weeks and the buying process is so flaky with buyers...
Read More →29th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I had a property which was sale agreed within 3 weeks, then my buyer lost his buyer. He found another buyer but we had to wait for an 'auspicious day' before they'd exchange and then another 2 weeks before completion...
Read More →29th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
So a council could let your property after 6 months but you couldn't That would be more two tier letting
Read More →21st September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I dont want my market rent tenants knowing what my discounted (due to be exceptionally good tenants) pay. It will create bad feeling and give them a weapon against me when I increase their rent in line with market rents...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 20/09/2026 - 12:49
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 20/09/2026 - 12:49I dont want my tenants knowing how much others pay (similar to employees who might not know what others in the company earn) I have lower rates for those...
Read More →17th September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Requiring a home owning guarantor weeds out a lot of applicants
Read More →17th September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What about financial prequlification before anyone gets to view a property?
Read More →16th September 2026, 4 weeks ago
'three or more genuinely comparable lettings, meaning the same area and a similar size, bedroom count and condition, with dates and sources recorded; a short note explaining how the proposed figure was reached from those comparables; and evidence of the...
Read More →11th September 2026, 4 weeks ago
“But by introducing rent caps, Prime Minister Andy Burnham will be giving his government the best shot at making sure voters are better off at the next election.” '...at the next election ...' This wouldn't be politely inspired by any...
Read More →9th September 2026, 1 month ago
So when the database is up and running, we'll be able to see actual comparables for rent increases. Rents can only increase if some tenants dont challenge the agreed initial rent or rent increase. Will there be pictures so we...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Simon Lever at 29/08/2026 - 12:35
Reply to the comment left by Simon Lever - Chartered Accountant helping clients get the best returns from their properties at 29/08/2026 - 12:35Once you're reached that level it will be difficult to get the rent any higher
Read More →Reply to comment left by Peter Bird at 29/08/2026 - 07:31
Reply to the comment left by Peter Bird at 29/08/2026 - 07:31Anyone choosing to do this would have to put the property up for sale to avoid 200% council tax
Read More →28th August 2026, 1 month ago
'A home valued at £250,000 would attract a £1,200 annual bill at 0.48%' That's £100pcm more on the rent then. Better move rent up as high as possible now while you've got a chance of an increase at tribunal and...
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