The headline of this article just creates division and fuels anti landlord rhetoric. For a start we do not pay less income tax than tenants. Rental income is taxed at your marginal rate even if you make a loss due...
Of course we can just put 2 fingers up to government. We would then have non compliant properties and have to evict tenants. What then? Of course we are more ethical and responsible than governments etc give us credit for,...
The government can’t decide whether a landlord is classified as a business or an investment. What wait? Let’s classify us as an investor to justify section 24 tax grab but when it suits for tax scrutiny they’ll classify us as...
Reply to the comment left by John Nyari at 10/09/2023 - 09:27When remortgaging at the end of a fixed term would this be considered ok? We have 3 years of fixed terms left for most of ours. I’m hoping rates...
I don’t even understand why there is a penalty at all when there is no proof the landlord had a 5th person living in the house. On what basis was the penalty? Peacekeepers.org.uk have some interesting info on their site...
Reply to the comment left by Michael Johnson - Amzac Estates at 18/10/2022 - 09:34I agree and if that means that it doesn’t make business sense to take on a benefits tenant then the fallout will be reduced supply to...
It’s concerning there is a clause to say the council can repossess an abandoned property without a court order, because then they can decide what the definition of an abandoned property is. Too much power to councils.
The original article was about councils uncovering landlords who own properties with a rating of F and G. Not landlords who don't have an EPC. Clearly you have an exemption in law. Good for you as do a number of...
Reply to the comment left by Luke P at 30/03/2021 - 12:09You have to be hopeful your tenant stays with you then until 2025 as a periodic tenancy then because if you renew an existing tenancy you have to ensure...
Why wouldnt a landlord ensure his property had the rating of E and above? If that's the required standard and there was plenty of notice to get this done. It's actually good for tenants and good to be a professional...
Hi I have just completed this same exercise with my husband. Our accountant recommended it for personal properties. Google form 17 and declaration of trust. its a simple and inexpensive process. I think you can even do it yourself. It...
Coronovirus isn't over yet. if there are any more legal delays isn't this just sequestration of property by the back door.? There will be a glut of evictions due to the backlog and this won't be allowed if the virus...
Hi I'm no expert but I understand there is a legal way to do this through Lease Options 'option to buy' . I'll leave it to you to do the research but basically gives the buyer the right to buy...
At the end of the day there is no excuse about landlords not educating themselves about responsibilities, is the conclusion to this. I agree, regular inspections, dialogues with tenants and training/self development. You have to be at the top of...
I wonder what the position is if the tenant illegally creates an HMO by default due to separating from his/her partner in the scenario mentioned above and the landlord had this situation covered in the contract. i.e. no change to...
Reply to the comment left by Luke P at 27/08/2020 - 20:20I presume the tenants are breaking the contract if they use a third bedroom without the landlords permission. Usually the contract would specify how many people/households permitted. Even so...
if landlords have a licence registered then it's not an issue - why the uproar ? we may not like what the councils are doing but if we comply as all professional landlords would do, then it doesn't affect us....
24th September 2025, 7 months ago
The headline of this article just creates division and fuels anti landlord rhetoric. For a start we do not pay less income tax than tenants. Rental income is taxed at your marginal rate even if you make a loss due...
Read More →17th June 2025, 10 months ago
Of course we can just put 2 fingers up to government. We would then have non compliant properties and have to evict tenants. What then? Of course we are more ethical and responsible than governments etc give us credit for,...
Read More →16th June 2025, 10 months ago
It’s a bit rich asking for landlord help. What have they done to help landlords? The answer is No
Read More →28th March 2025, 1 year ago
The government can’t decide whether a landlord is classified as a business or an investment. What wait? Let’s classify us as an investor to justify section 24 tax grab but when it suits for tax scrutiny they’ll classify us as...
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Nyari at 10/09/2023 - 09:27
Reply to the comment left by John Nyari at 10/09/2023 - 09:27When remortgaging at the end of a fixed term would this be considered ok? We have 3 years of fixed terms left for most of ours. I’m hoping rates...
Read More →10th February 2023, 3 years ago
I don’t even understand why there is a penalty at all when there is no proof the landlord had a 5th person living in the house. On what basis was the penalty? Peacekeepers.org.uk have some interesting info on their site...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Michael Johnson at 18/10/2022 - 09:34
Reply to the comment left by Michael Johnson - Amzac Estates at 18/10/2022 - 09:34I agree and if that means that it doesn’t make business sense to take on a benefits tenant then the fallout will be reduced supply to...
Read More →29th April 2022, 4 years ago
It’s concerning there is a clause to say the council can repossess an abandoned property without a court order, because then they can decide what the definition of an abandoned property is. Too much power to councils.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Cathryn Emery at 30/03/2021 - 12:39
The original article was about councils uncovering landlords who own properties with a rating of F and G. Not landlords who don't have an EPC. Clearly you have an exemption in law. Good for you as do a number of...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Luke P at 30/03/2021 - 12:09
Reply to the comment left by Luke P at 30/03/2021 - 12:09You have to be hopeful your tenant stays with you then until 2025 as a periodic tenancy then because if you renew an existing tenancy you have to ensure...
Read More →30th March 2021, 5 years ago
Why wouldnt a landlord ensure his property had the rating of E and above? If that's the required standard and there was plenty of notice to get this done. It's actually good for tenants and good to be a professional...
Read More →27th October 2020, 5 years ago
Hi I have just completed this same exercise with my husband. Our accountant recommended it for personal properties. Google form 17 and declaration of trust. its a simple and inexpensive process. I think you can even do it yourself. It...
Read More →16th September 2020, 6 years ago
Coronovirus isn't over yet. if there are any more legal delays isn't this just sequestration of property by the back door.? There will be a glut of evictions due to the backlog and this won't be allowed if the virus...
Read More →4th September 2020, 6 years ago
Hi I'm no expert but I understand there is a legal way to do this through Lease Options 'option to buy' . I'll leave it to you to do the research but basically gives the buyer the right to buy...
Read More →28th August 2020, 6 years ago
At the end of the day there is no excuse about landlords not educating themselves about responsibilities, is the conclusion to this. I agree, regular inspections, dialogues with tenants and training/self development. You have to be at the top of...
Read More →28th August 2020, 6 years ago
I wonder what the position is if the tenant illegally creates an HMO by default due to separating from his/her partner in the scenario mentioned above and the landlord had this situation covered in the contract. i.e. no change to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Luke P at 27/08/2020 - 20:20
Reply to the comment left by Luke P at 27/08/2020 - 20:20I presume the tenants are breaking the contract if they use a third bedroom without the landlords permission. Usually the contract would specify how many people/households permitted. Even so...
Read More →27th August 2020, 6 years ago
if landlords have a licence registered then it's not an issue - why the uproar ? we may not like what the councils are doing but if we comply as all professional landlords would do, then it doesn't affect us....
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