They are proving to be highly destructive. The destruction of capital and value is extraordinary across so many of this goons cabinet. I'm hoping they have also destroyed their own political capital in the process. The things I'm reading today...
Its laughable these activists peddling rubbish about rent caps being good for growth. I wouldn't say any of them has a clue about economics so they just make stuff like this up
Reply to the comment left by Ricky Hopkins at 02/09/2026 - 05:24I don't see it as grim as that. But the government are certainly doing their best to trash the housing market for all market participants
This is exactly why I sold a couple of years ago. On my mortgaged BTL once mortgage interest relief fully kicked in it was no longer viable. I took the hit, made a loss, but at least I didn't have...
It would take years to implement. With some luck they will be booted out and (maybe?) some more sensible crowd come along. In the mildest form their plans would be tantamount to a form of wealth distribution between the regions
Our cleaning lady came yesterday and was telling us they have been served notice on their rented flat after 20 years with their landlord. They have always had a great relationship and he explained to them that he has to...
Extraordinary incompetence yet again from this administration. I've already sold up and will never return to being a landlord in this country. Good luck to all still in the game
I sold my one and only btl flat 2 years ago. Between the tapering off of mortgage interest relief and the ever spiralling service charges coupled with a number of bad tenants over the years and it simply became a...
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25th September 2026, 6 days ago
Well hallelujah! The lord has spoken. Finally the sensibles come to the table. But will the politicos and the ranters accept it? Probably not.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 18/09/2026 - 15:07
They are proving to be highly destructive. The destruction of capital and value is extraordinary across so many of this goons cabinet. I'm hoping they have also destroyed their own political capital in the process. The things I'm reading today...
Read More →11th September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Its laughable these activists peddling rubbish about rent caps being good for growth. I wouldn't say any of them has a clue about economics so they just make stuff like this up
Read More →4th September 2026, 4 weeks ago
Woop woop! Who would have figured this would happen....
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ricky Hopkins at 02/09/2026 - 05:24
Reply to the comment left by Ricky Hopkins at 02/09/2026 - 05:24I don't see it as grim as that. But the government are certainly doing their best to trash the housing market for all market participants
Read More →Reply to comment left by Kate Manchester at 02/09/2026 - 11:32
Reply to the comment left by Kate Mellor at 02/09/2026 - 11:32Its insane. Its an invite to challenge. The system will clog up fast
Read More →22nd July 2026, 2 months ago
Sounds to me like mr pennycock is telling porkies. I don't believe they ever did any analysis on the impacts of his government's actions.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Andrew Morris at 14/07/2026 - 10:20
This is exactly why I sold a couple of years ago. On my mortgaged BTL once mortgage interest relief fully kicked in it was no longer viable. I took the hit, made a loss, but at least I didn't have...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Barry Fitzpatrick at 24/06/2026 - 09:41
It would take years to implement. With some luck they will be booted out and (maybe?) some more sensible crowd come along. In the mildest form their plans would be tantamount to a form of wealth distribution between the regions
Read More →20th May 2026, 4 months ago
Our cleaning lady came yesterday and was telling us they have been served notice on their rented flat after 20 years with their landlord. They have always had a great relationship and he explained to them that he has to...
Read More →27th February 2026, 7 months ago
Extraordinary incompetence yet again from this administration. I've already sold up and will never return to being a landlord in this country. Good luck to all still in the game
Read More →17th January 2026, 9 months ago
I sold my one and only btl flat 2 years ago. Between the tapering off of mortgage interest relief and the ever spiralling service charges coupled with a number of bad tenants over the years and it simply became a...
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