Richard Arko-Adjei
Richard Arko-Adjei
Registered with Property118.com
1st February 2023
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Registered with Property118.com
1st February 2023
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15th January 2026, 3 months ago
If the goal is true tax equality, all income should be taxed relative to the turnover of the sourcing organisation, apportioned by employee count or salary percentage. This would put every taxpayer on a level playing field. Of course, no...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lou Valdini at 17/12/2025 - 21:15
Yes, that would align with the same logic that the Institute of Fiscal Studies came up with. Landlords, like any business, would need at least a 5% return (risk-free interest rate) to make it worthwhile and equivalent to a passive...
Read More →17th December 2025, 4 months ago
Countries around the world successfully build social housing that provides high-quality accommodation. Given the massive demand in the UK, governments and local authorities should treat this like any other business: borrowing capital backed by the future rental yields they can...
Read More →17th December 2025, 4 months ago
I suggest you begin by determining how many leaseholders are in agreement with you. Once aligned, you can coordinate action on their behalf and compile a combined list of grievances, all backed by solid documentation. Keep in mind that the...
Read More →3rd November 2025, 5 months ago
The current housing challenge is a crisis of feasibility for developers, not solely one of demand. This is driven by financial pressures, including high interest rates and soaring building costs, compounded by an onerous policy landscape. Local planning authorities, especially...
Read More →3rd November 2025, 5 months ago
Southwark Council, like many other local authorities, grants landlords a 21-day grace period following a warning letter to submit required licensing paperwork, often pausing any further action while the documents are completed. The fundamental issue with this, and much of...
Read More →31st October 2025, 5 months ago
I think it's worth asking an independent expert for a valuation. The freeholder has to negotiate with you fairly and reasonably, just as you do with them (hence the need for an independent valuation). If they demand an unreasonable amount,...
Read More →30th October 2025, 5 months ago
In regards to the licensing of her property, selective licensing is indeed new in the area, but it came into effect Nov 2023. Reeves put the property up for rent in July 2024. It's not rocket science, even as the...
Read More →30th October 2025, 5 months ago
The local authority holds the power to impose a fine of up to £30,000. Furthermore, the lack of licensing means current or previous tenants could potentially receive a Rent Repayment Order, with possible amounts reaching £38,000. Given the complexity of...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ryan Stevens at 29/10/2025 - 12:39
I recommend using a guarantor insurance company instead of an individual. This strategy helps mitigate the risk of avoidance, which can be similar when dealing with an individual guarantor as it is with the tenant. Regarding pets, if a tenant...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 13/08/2025 - 11:48
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 13/08/2025 - 11:48Yes, I agree it makes no sense to exclude individuals with real-world experience related to a political debate. If you're a doctor, it's deemed as a positive if you...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jeremy Johnson at 08/08/2025 - 11:26
I agree, I don't see a problem here. The landlord let the tenants know she's looking to sell and gave them four months' notice that she wouldn't be renewing their tenancy. She even offered a rolling contract, ensuring the property...
Read More →30th June 2025, 10 months ago
A landlord can refuse pets if the superior landlord has a restriction in the lease that prohibits pets in any of the flats. This would be considered a reasonable basis for refusal in the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill. It would...
Read More →27th June 2025, 10 months ago
I'd suggest you ring up insurance brokers yourself to get quotes for your building and directors' insurance. This will give you a clear idea of the costs involved. A common mistake is letting management agents handle these quotes. Since December...
Read More →24th June 2025, 10 months ago
Badly maintained properties exist to varying degrees in both the private and social rental sectors. Failings in the social rental sector prompted Awaab’s Law; however, this has not been met with the significant financial penalties or negative public outrage seen...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Simon Gear at 23/06/2025 - 10:02
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 23/06/2025 - 10:02It's more likely that moral hazard and adverse selection are apparent in social housing. In the event of tenancy breaches, under the PRS and to manage risks, landlords will...
Read More →2nd April 2024, 2 years ago
Hi, If a landlord refuses to provide their insurance documents to the tenant when requested, it would be considered a breach of their statutory obligations under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015. If you...
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