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Landlord since 1996 with a maximum of four properties now down to just one which we intend to use as our retirement home.
Registered with Property118.com
9th June 2019
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Landlord since 1996 with a maximum of four properties now down to just one which we intend to use as our retirement home.
3rd October 2026, 8 hours ago
If the prospective tenant does not pass the RGI criteria l am sad to say that I could no longer accept them as a tenant. That said my very worst tenants did pass prior to the tenancy starting. I see...
Read More →3rd October 2026, 9 hours ago
Note the small print here, the help lasts 'up to six months ', which means they will walk away after that point and all of the tenant issues are then up to the landlord (but you can bet they will...
Read More →2nd October 2026, 1 day ago
Their comparison is entirely fraudulent. Company profits are calculated AFTER staff wages, very few landlords can pay themselves a wage to offset the income so in effect our income should be compared to turnover rather than profit.
Read More →30th September 2026, 3 days ago
The fundamental truth is that the cheapest rents are for the poorest quality homes - if you insist on everyone having heat pumps, the latest kitchen and bathroom they will have to pay considerably more I have an old car,...
Read More →28th September 2026, 5 days ago
The problem is that the HMO argument has been mixed up (deliberately?) with the housing of illegals and undesirables; well managed accommodation for working people is being misrepresented to the public.
Read More →24th September 2026, 1 week ago
If I have to comply (hoping the tenants will leave before the section 8 expires) I will definitely be buying a 'burner phone ' and probably including a code into my address so I will be able to spot problem...
Read More →24th September 2026, 1 week ago
Possibly overkill but in my regular inspections I have confirmation that no mould or damp is present and the tenants then sign the inspection as an accurate assessment (it also includes repairs both actioned and outstanding).
Read More →24th September 2026, 1 week ago
I would love just one of these charities to start worrying about 'Saving Private Landlords ' instead they keep beating the suppliers and ignoring the fundamental truth that without us there will be far fewer houses to rent.
Read More →23rd September 2026, 1 week ago
Councils telling tenants not to leave has caused disturbance of my sleep - apparently that's serious harm. Any solicitors out there willing to sue the council for me?
Read More →22nd September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I let a property to two males, should I put down one or two households, I genuinely don't know and I am not sure that the register should be advertising couples sexualities.
Read More →21st September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I just read some of the questions and I wonder about this one. My final properties is let to two men but the form asks if they are one or two households - I am pretty sure that their relationship...
Read More →21st September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A genuine question here, what is the required active date, if my final tenant leaves before the end date for my area, is that ok to ignore this nonsense or does it depend if they are still living there on...
Read More →18th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From the same government that told tenants to seal around any drafts with tape and cling film to save on heating bills
Read More →18th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In summary, small family landlords were generally cheaper than the corporate landlords and driving out the little guys has made rents more expensive.
Read More →17th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Another new issue caused by this made the papers a few weeks ago, landlords are now very reluctant to let existing HMO tenants choose a replacement tenant when someone leaves. The financial side is bad enough but can you guarantee...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Sheralyne Stamp at 17/09/2026 - 13:38
Reply to the comment left by Sheralyne Stamp at 17/09/2026 - 13:38Credit referencing all applicants would be very expensive so this wording needs to be handled carefully as I assume that you only check a couple of applicants rather than...
Read More →17th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The headline is completely accurate, I am now no longer discriminating between various types of tenant - I am rejecting everyone equally. Once the existing tenants go they are not going to be replaced. I must congratulate politicians of multiple...
Read More →16th September 2026, 2 weeks ago
So how exactly are landlords meant to quote achieved rents when these are currently not available to landlords who do not use an agent?
Read More →15th September 2026, 3 weeks ago
So true, yet all the while we continue to import more people to house, this has effectively eliminated the feeble house building numbers already.
Read More →11th September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Rent controls will indeed trigger growth, growth in the number of homeless, growth in the number of landlords throwing in the towel - I have to assume that this is the growth they expect.
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