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8th June 2026, 1 day ago
Think of it big picture. Many landlords only do increases every 2-3 years. If you were planning, say £100/month rent increase that was pushing it a bit, go for £70 instead. The key thing is increasing the rent EVERY year,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 19/05/2026 - 11:47
Unfortunately the only way to combat the rent rise issue is to diary in exactly 12 monthly rent increases and don't let the dates slip. This is an unintended consequence of the RRA.
Read More →7th November 2024, 2 years ago
Unfortunately not doing an annual rent rise always backfires. I always do one so tenants expect it every year. However the rises I have used sometimes may only be £20 or £40 /month and my tenants always agree with no...
Read More →2nd August 2024, 2 years ago
1.5 million houses in the 5 year term of the Parliament. A bit of perspective, that's 37 houses per HOUR handed to a buyer 24/7 for the whole of the 5 years. I am all for ambitious targets but keep...
Read More →8th July 2024, 2 years ago
There needs to be some exemptions, notably students having the right to have pets. I have had a student that had a house rabbit, even though I said no pets in the AST. Following a conversation not only were they...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Strange at 08/07/2024 - 11:30
There is a trend towards "emotional support dogs" nowadays, essentially any dog can be declared as a support dog!!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Colin Scarisbrick at 12/06/2024 - 10:12
Reply to the comment left by Non Resident LL at 12/06/2024 - 10:12100% agree. I spend time and money obeying the rules, which are largely correct. I think time inside would have been the right result and sent a clear...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jonathan Willis at 07/06/2024 - 21:32
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Willis at 07/06/2024 - 21:32Good idea, assuming they break nothing else?!
Read More →7th June 2024, 2 years ago
Depending on age, I would charge them around 50%, my experience has shown me "letting it go" other things accidently break. A shower cubicle should last around 15-20 years. A shower encloser from someone like Howdens would cost around £200-250...
Read More →25th March 2024, 2 years ago
I always increase the rent every year, prices always rise. Saying that, my increases have varied between £15/month to £80/month. This saves any difficult conversations after no rise in a few years and yes I negotiate but they expect a...
Read More →13th March 2024, 2 years ago
I am sure there are a few PRS properties that are below an EPC E grade BUT in my experience there are vastly more council & HT homes that are lower than an E. I know 2 HT tenants that...
Read More →7th February 2024, 2 years ago
Don't forget Holding deposits must be no more than the equivalent than 1 weeks rent and retaining it by setting a deadline is highly dubious, rent must of been around £900/month
Read More →27th January 2024, 2 years ago
Social Landlords have there own directly employed gas fitters, electricians, handymen Etc so its easy for them to deal any issues that come up. The average private Landlord has to deal directly with contractors who may not be available.
Read More →23rd March 2023, 3 years ago
The title of this thread should read "Private landlords to meet EPC rules", social landlords are exempt and this is something we should highlight when ever possible. Just saying! In my humble opinion an EPC should only include physical changes...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Kate Mellor at 28/02/2023 - 11:58
Reply to the comment left by Kate Mellor at 28/02/2023 - 11:58I know its obvious but video and photograph everything before you do anything and have a witness ideally.
Read More →8th February 2023, 3 years ago
As others have said, when you enter the premises, take someone with you, maybe from the estate agency holding the keys. I would enter and photograph/videos everything, with a date and time stamp. Worst case is the tenant comes back...
Read More →6th February 2023, 3 years ago
Leeds BS have come up with a new concept, their SVR is 6.99 and B2L SVR is 7.29%. This is current and I expect it to go up when the BofE new rate is applied. From time gone by, 12...
Read More →30th January 2023, 3 years ago
As already mentioned, I would alert them to the possible issuing of a CCJ and make them a cash offer to move out, but get them to sign an agreement to this deal. Otherwise you are looking at a lot...
Read More →20th January 2023, 3 years ago
In general and I think in law, the Landlord of an HMO is responsible for the CT. However if it was a single family moves in unless you have informed the council of this it is still the landlords responsibility....
Read More →20th January 2023, 3 years ago
Social landlords capped at 6% also from the last budget, so there rents go up 6% and PRs only by 3% with a few exceptions.
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