Neil Patterson
Bank of England vote only 6-3 keeping base rate at 0.5%
Author: Neil Patterson
21st June 2018, 8 years ago | 5
Landlord Law conference important update on Gas Certificates
Author: Neil Patterson
23rd May 2018, 8 years ago | 27
House Price Inflation – Government assessment of pressures
Author: Neil Patterson
16th April 2018, 8 years ago | 2
TMW remove age limit for max 65% LTV experienced landlords
Author: Neil Patterson
12th April 2018, 8 years ago | 0
BBC Panorama to debate Section 21 no-fault eviction featuring Landlord Action
Author: Neil Patterson
20th February 2018, 8 years ago | 12
Cuddly Corbyn wants to give tenants the right to keep pets
Author: Neil Patterson
14th February 2018, 8 years ago | 73
Base Rate stays at 0.5%, but rises may come sooner than forecast
Author: Neil Patterson
8th February 2018, 8 years ago | 13
PRS accounts for 20% of households – English Housing Survey
Author: Neil Patterson
29th January 2018, 8 years ago | 3
Leaseholders may now have to pay more for extensions or purchasing the Freehold
Author: Neil Patterson
25th January 2018, 8 years ago | 5
MPs vote through Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill 2017-19
Author: Neil Patterson
19th January 2018, 8 years ago | 10
Haart say new tenant protection Bill does not go far enough!
Author: Neil Patterson
19th January 2018, 8 years ago | 8
An Apology to Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum
Author: Neil Patterson
16th January 2018, 8 years ago | 17
New Government powers to ban landlords and additional HMO regulations
Author: Neil Patterson
29th December 2017, 9 years ago | 44
Unanimous MPC vote to keep Bank rate at 0.5%
Author: Neil Patterson
14th December 2017, 9 years ago | 0
Neil Patterson
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7th July 2026, 3 days ago
Insulate everything. No hang on it's too hot. But wait we will fine you for using Aircon! Clown!
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Hi Paul, I agree and hence re-editing recently :)
Read More →2nd June 2026, 1 month ago
For Question 4.2, "The tenancy started on...", landlords would normally enter the date the tenancy originally began, assuming the same tenants have remained in occupation throughout. A replacement tenancy agreement does not usually create a completely new tenancy history for...
Read More →27th April 2026, 2 months ago
Hi Steve, We believe it is Large print, easy read and braille versions.
Read More →9th April 2026, 3 months ago
Hi Phoebe, Many conversions used private inspectors like: NHBC LABC Warranty Premier Guarantee Even if you only had a warranty, they may hold: Final certificates Structural sign-off Inspection reports Indemnity insurance from your solicitor may be an option but might...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jan Hall at 23/01/2026 - 09:54
Reply to the comment left by Jan Hall at 23/01/2026 - 09:54“You can’t give yourself a lease because you’re the freeholder” .A freeholder can and routinely does grant leases to themselves. It happens every day in: Share-of-freehold blocks Estate restructures...
Read More →23rd January 2026, 6 months ago
It is best to sell the freehold via a company owned by the flat owners, with proper leases. That’s the mortgageable, lender-friendly, solicitor-proof route. Two flats sharing a freehold without structure creates real risks: No legal mechanism to force cooperation...
Read More →22nd January 2026, 6 months ago
The deposit scheme’s decision only determines how the deposit is allocated, not the tenant’s total liability. The scheme is not a court and its decision does not prevent you pursuing the balance separately. You can claim: Professional cleaning (if property...
Read More →21st January 2026, 6 months ago
Hi Rita, This is the Renter's Main Residence and not yours. Therefore, they are tenant,s not Lodgers. You will need an AST, which I am assuming you have not? You will find it hard to evict them, even before the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Neville Petit at 15/12/2025 - 20:03
Reply to the comment left by No pain no gain at 15/12/2025 - 20:03Dear Member, Thank you for your support. I can see you submitted your enquiry on Saturday morning. I am sure one of the team at Landlord Sales...
Read More →11th December 2025, 7 months ago
Deposit was taken before April 2007 (when schemes started). However, the Housing Act 2004 rules were changed in 2012 (Localism Act) so that: Any tenancy deposit still being held on or after 6 April 2012 had to be protected, even...
Read More →11th December 2025, 7 months ago
For context, the maximum court-imposed fine for speeding in a 30 mph zone is capped at £1,000, even in extreme cases where a driver is recorded at more than 100 mph. Magistrates can add a driving ban and other penalties,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dylan Morris at 08/12/2025 - 11:19
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 08/12/2025 - 11:19Correct, it should have said proposed rules and now changed, thank you :)
Read More →21st November 2025, 8 months ago
Unfortunately, I am sure the agents will cite GDPR for being unable to confirm.
Read More →20th November 2025, 8 months ago
Government response below A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson told Property118: “The Renters’ Rights Act will allow a court to award possession if the landlord has stored a tenancy deposit in a government-approved scheme (and complied with...
Read More →31st October 2025, 8 months ago
Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, a long leaseholder of a house has a statutory right to enfranchise (i.e., buy the freehold) if certain criteria are met — which you clearly do. The premium payable is governed by statutory formulae...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Martin Stevens at 30/10/2025 - 16:10
Oh and EPC E !!!
Read More →30th October 2025, 8 months ago
Should be a £40,000 fine for Rachel Reeves. No hiding behind the agent for this one!
Read More →23rd September 2025, 10 months ago
Mike was the best of us. Rest in Peace my Friend
Read More →11th September 2025, 10 months ago
This is an 8 year old article and correct at the time of press. Please feel free to update any changes in the comments section.
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