Rob Spencer
Rob Spencer
Registered with Property118.com
13th February 2016
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Registered with Property118.com
13th February 2016
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20th March 2018, 8 years ago
Well time for an update on problems faced with obtaining a new EPC rated high enough to be able to continue letting a flat in an well maintained 200 year old mixed commercial building. I wasn't keen on changing recent...
Read More →20th March 2018, 8 years ago
That is an interesting solution Ken to the drawbacks of the deposit schemes. From your post it's clear your on top of vetting procedures to minimise the risk of problematic tenants. We are trying something similar at the moment with...
Read More →19th March 2018, 8 years ago
Just for clarification anyone can attend court to have their day with Money Claims Online. MCOL can be used on less complicated claims ie hearings that are scheduled to take less than a day. MCOL hearings are slightly less formal...
Read More →19th March 2018, 8 years ago
While I appreciate the logistics in finding an making tenants pay, other avenues such as through the money claim online small claims route can be fruitful and relatively inexpensive. I have found county court judges to be very fair in...
Read More →7th March 2018, 8 years ago
Hi Wanda, you may also wish to speak to a Domestic Energy Assessor as EPC calculations have recently changed again. He could help you to see how calculations for each option effects your overall ratings. There are a lot of...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Evans at 06/03/2018 - 14:35
Reply to the comment left by David Evans at 06/03/2018 - 14:35Apologies if i'm wrong but I think the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 were replaced by the more recent Consumer Rights Act on 1 October 2015. At...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Andre Gysler at 27/02/2018 - 14:11
Reply to the comment left by Andre Gysler at 27/02/2018 - 14:11Well that doesn't sound helpful of your agent. If your thinking of this route of course the more evidence you collate the stronger your case. If you are willing...
Read More →27th February 2018, 8 years ago
I appreciate this isn't the answer to your question but I wonder whether breach of contract would be an alternative avenue to look at in your circumstances to achieve a mutual separation of ways.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Gary Dully at 09/02/2018 - 08:50
Reply to the comment left by Gary Dully at 09/02/2018 - 08:50I have to agree with you from my own experiences. I've had enough of renting properties to local authority benefit tenants. Like you and despite agent referencing I've had...
Read More →20th January 2018, 8 years ago
Looked into this and sadly I have been told ECO funding is not available to flats within my area. Hope others have better luck than I have.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Matt Wardman at 13/01/2018 - 10:02
Reply to the comment left by Matt Wardman at 13/01/2018 - 10:02Thanks Matt for your contribution. The main purpose of writing my article was to point out the reality for many Landlords that have already taken what I consider to...
Read More →1st January 2018, 8 years ago
Also for those new to the sector and needing lending be prepared for stricter criteria. In my experience typically a main lender will only consider open market residential income rather than student income which can halve the rental figure calculated...
Read More →1st January 2018, 8 years ago
Uni's can have their own student rental office you can register with that can significantly save on management fees. I haven't explored this avenue yet as I have a good agent, but if commissions & fees rise significantly it would...
Read More →26th February 2016, 10 years ago
As James says safety is paramount. I had a case where tenants claimed an internal lock spring failed locking them in a room. They had to damage the door frame, albeit as little as possible, to open the door. I...
Read More →18th February 2016, 10 years ago
If you think the tenant has broken the tenancy agreement then making a claim against a deposit is the obvious route to take. Much depends on what evidence you have apart from hearsay to back up your assertion that this...
Read More →16th February 2016, 10 years ago
Talk of an HMO licence is missing the point too unless the buyer is planning a change of use to renting out the property to at least three people not from the same household :-) If someone chooses to purchase...
Read More →14th February 2016, 10 years ago
Ashley, your post doesn't make your friend's position clear, however can I suggest first of all your friend does not stop paying their rent which would leave them exposed to enforcement action. They should seek clarification with the agents about...
Read More →13th February 2016, 10 years ago
I would take my route at this particular point, this tenant has had ample opportunity to cooperate and has not already done so, that is not a good sign, as an ex metropolitan police officer and as a Landlord for...
Read More →13th February 2016, 10 years ago
Another route might be to serve the Section 21 notice with a covering letter explaining this was because you could not arrange inspection, however if he calls you to arrange a suitable date and you manage to gain entry you...
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