Ray Davison, Author at Property118

Ray Davison

Reply to the comment left by Jo Westlake at 09:38 I do understand where you are coming from with regard to shorter tenancies however I don't think it will be very common. There may be a few scammers that use...

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The main reason for the reduction in May is likely that many Landlords increased rents in the run up to the introduction of the RRA knowing it would be more difficult later. I have done this with the rent on...

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Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 25/11/2025 - 14:27You may be right but if the Tenant pays as a voluntary action have we taken it also? We have certainly accepted it unless we return it!

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The Tenant has our bank details. What if a tenant just makes an overpayment without the Landlord asking, are we in breach? Also, given that rent payments are required 'On or before' the rent due date, if a Tenant pays...

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"After publishing an advertised rent, landlords will not be allowed to: Ask for offers above the advertised rent Publish a price range and ask tenants to bid within or above that range" During the progress of the bill a lot...

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Reply to the comment left by Ryan Stevens at 07/08/2025 - 14:07"As long as you add the figures on the loo paper up quarterly and put the totals on a spreadsheet you can submit the totals on the spreadsheet using...

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Is this really suggesting a new EPC with every Tenant change? With the proposed end to fixed term tenancies, this could mean a new EPC every two months!

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Reply to the comment left by Graham Bowcock at 24/07/2024 - 09:46Is it not usual (Almost universal) for residential buildings insurance to include alternative accommodation for occupiers in this situation? It's not strictly loss of rent cover although i suppose...

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Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 17/06/2024 - 17:51If Reform get zero seats Labour will win by a landslide. If Reform get 30 seats (Unlikely) Labour will win by almost the same landslide. But if Reform get...

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I've skipped through some of these comments but the old argument that a vote for Reform is a wasted vote or will guarantee a Labour government is completely wrong. I hate to say it but Labour will without doubt form...

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BRP cards to be scrapped?

25th April 2024, 2 years ago

As I understand it, we have not been able to rely on the plastic cards for RTR checks for some time, certainly over a year. I've been using the share codes for quite a while now.

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Checking for meter tempering is on my checklist at every property inspection along with evidence of other illegal activity such as drug use etc.

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So, that's positive. However, what about all the buildings that were developed by builders that no longer trade, is their any fix in place for those?

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I wonder if Oxford Council would like all of the PRS legislation to apply to their social housing? Good for the Goose?

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Reply to the comment left by shaun carter at 22/02/2023 - 13:22"Like all contracts, it the conditions you signed under. 1 month the norm, but if you agreed 2 months then that has to be " Actually this is not...

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Remember, unless otherwise stated in the Tenancy Agreement, the usual One Months notice is actually a minimum of One months notice ending on the last day of a rent period. So depending upon the timing of when the Landlord (Agent)...

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Serco contract was a train wreck!

5th December 2022, 4 years ago

Sorry to hear of you experience Dan. I'm sure GB News would be interested in covering this, maybe give them a call?

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Well,you beat me to it and your lengthier comment much better illustrates the issue. How is so difficult for some people to grasp this?

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One of the issues that needs to be addressed is how you prove antisocial behaviour. How does a Landlord prove this without the risk of it being mis-used by dodgy Landlords? If it only covers those that have an ASBO...

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Reply to the comment left by Freda Blogs at 17/08/2022 - 10:43I have found with the DPS that even if you have a signed agreement by the Tenant to give up part or all of the deposit as recompense for...

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Ray Davison

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