Richard Robinson, Author at Property118

Housing minister declines to clarify on landlords recouping EPC costs

25th November 2025, 9 months ago

Presumably it's now in the interests of every LL to push up the rent of every rental as much as they possibly can. It sounds as though a tribunal will look at what other tenants are paying, regardless of it...

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Why Property118 Is Changing Its Tone

18th November 2025, 9 months ago

Any thoughts on the impact on private student lets when the 2 month notice period comes into force? Any revised strategies in light of such changes?

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Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

13th February 2025, 2 years ago

Thanks to everyone who responded, much appreciated. The responses were overwhelmingly negative about the idea and I appreciate why. Digging deeper, the risks and red tape are bigger than I'd anticipated, particularly relative to the likely gains. I'm also looking...

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Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

Reply to comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 11/02/2025 - 13:27

Reply to the comment left by DAMIEN RAFFERTY at 11/02/2025 - 13:27Thanks Damien, I share your concerns. Luckily my son's friend group are pretty decent and the two girls in particular are very sensible. The parents are also very supportive....

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Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

Reply to comment left by Jason English at 11/02/2025 - 12:56

Jason, the plan is to go with the HMO. Part of the funding will be the tax free sum from my pension and I'll gift him a small amount and loan the rest (being an old codger IHT and pensions...

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Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

11th February 2025, 2 years ago

It's a good point regarding rent a room vs running as a business. I'm currently thinking that the annual rent will be around £15k for the 4 rooms he rents out, but excluding utilities, so electricity and oil/gas will be...

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Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

11th February 2025, 2 years ago

Thanks for all the comments, they're very useful. I'll add a bit more detail in response to some of the comments that have been made. We're looking at a property in Belfast close to Queen's University. It has to be...

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