Ian Cognito
Ian Cognito
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8th January 2020
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Registered with Property118.com
8th January 2020
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Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 02/04/2026 - 08:52
You need to define "rogue scamming tenant" and work out which one or more Section 8 Ground to use for possession. Selling up Ground 1A is 4 months notice not before 8 months after start of tenancy. I don't know...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 01/04/2026 - 22:17
"So landlords are stuck with some rogue scamming tenant for 16 months before they can even start proceeding to evict them" Please explain.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 01/04/2026 - 17:53
I would not rely on what you're told by anyone. "Instantly relet if a property doesn't sell" should ring alarm bells. Ask to see the gov.uk evidence.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Tim Peters at 26/03/2026 - 13:06
Reply to the comment left by Tim Peters at 26/03/2026 - 13:06Or push them right in that direction!
Read More →25th February 2026, 2 months ago
A house should be a home. If I were renting, I would not want to be living under the threat of eviction with 2 months' notice. Yes, I'd be a great tenant, yes, I'd look after the property, yes, I'd...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Darren Peters at 22/12/2025 - 12:45
Reply to the comment left by Darren Peters at 22/12/2025 - 12:45Thanks Darren. Who owns the services running between the floors? Regarding the roof, I presume that, if pitched, the loft-space and roof would be jointly owned whereas, if flat,...
Read More →22nd December 2025, 4 months ago
I confess to not understanding how a flat can be owned freehold. Who owns the ground on which the building sits? Who owns the roof? Is ownership of the ceilings and floors treated in a similar way to the party...
Read More →19th December 2025, 4 months ago
This is unfair, but common, practice. To comply, should you want to fire the agent you will need to serve notice on your tenant. I've made the point before, that this is an issue which should have been picked up...
Read More →1st December 2025, 5 months ago
It's as though they were winding up a meeting and realised that they'd forgotten about the need for Council Tax reform, including creating a number of additional bands. However, couldn't be arsed to do the job properly so went for...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jeremy Johnson at 30/10/2025 - 17:21
An E rated EPC complies with current legislation.
Read More →30th October 2025, 6 months ago
According to the summary, but not the image: https://www.onthemarket.com/details/15347449/#/photos/13 ...which suggests that the agent might well be incompetent.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Neil Patterson at 30/10/2025 - 16:57
Reply to the comment left by Neil Patterson at 30/10/2025 - 16:57According to the summary, but not the image. https://www.onthemarket.com/details/15347449/#/photos/13 This suggests that the agent might well be incompetent.
Read More →30th October 2025, 6 months ago
Some of the comments here are plain ridiculous. It would be sensible to reserve judgment until finding out whether RR let out her property via 1) a reputable agent, 2) an obvious cowboy, or 3) did she go the DIY...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 06/08/2025 - 15:47
Good morning Yorkie. I have received quote from solicitor for extending lease to 999 years immediately after purchase of freehold. The cost per tenant is £750 plus VAT or £1,050 plus VAT if the tenant has a mortgage. This is...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Simon Gear at 14/08/2025 - 09:14
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 14/08/2025 - 09:14You start'd drinkin' already?
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 06/08/2025 - 15:47
Thanks Yorkie. I've been told indirectly (i.e. not from solicitor) that extending to 999 years at the time of purchasing freehold will be £700+ per leaseholder.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 05/08/2025 - 19:28
What is the benefit of extending to 999 years if leaseholders control the freehold?
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 04/08/2025 - 17:18
Here's another question! I'm presuming that the company articles will require the ground rent to be distributed annually to shareholders in the freehold company? The alternative would be holding it within the company, but then complications when a leaseholder sells...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 04/08/2025 - 17:18
The 27 would have voting rights whereas the peppercorner wouldn't (well, he'd have 1%). They would also receive a share of the ground rent from the 17 who have not bought in. As it stands, no leases will be extended....
Read More →4th August 2025, 9 months ago
Apologies that I haven't explained myself very clearly! Of the 45 flats: Only 27 want to 'purchase the freehold' i.e. pay for a share in the management company, afterwhich they will pay a peppercorn ground rent. 17 do not want...
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