From your comments, it is clear that you want rid of these tenants. Given the false representations provided to secure the tenancy, why have you not issued a Section 8, Ground 17 Notice? I realise that it is discretionary but...
As Kier Starmer and Rachel Reeves give up their grace and favour apartments, will they be testing the new S8 grounds to recover their homes? Maybe they are included in Burnham's homeless strategy?
For those who did not follow the passage of the Bill through Parliament, or have forgotten, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage is the Government steamroller in the Lords, who was used to suppress any useful amendments to the RRA which would...
This just shows a complete lack of understanding of how the RRA will exaggerate the existing variability in our income streams and expenses. For too many years the Treasury have encouraged HMRC to accelerate tax payment timetables. This is in...
Reply to the comment left by northern landlord at 14/07/2026 - 15:48". . does not cost the Government a penny while the landlord loses money" Not quite. Assuming the property is profitable, the cost to the Treasury is between 20%...
If I want to put my rent up significantly prospective tenants will expect me to have invested in upgrading and delivering a quality home with every effort having been made to ensure compliance and all known defects addressed before they...
Thank you. Your report provides clear facts to support lobbying as well as inform active landlords and investors. I would like to suggest some tweaks for your next survey: Non-descrete (multi answer) items: these could be refined by asking respondents...
More virtue signalling by AirBnB If this was a PRS landlord I'm sure fines would be a multiple of this as they would go after every HHSRS and other standard (even if they are the freeholder).
Reply to the comment left by Person Of The People at 25/06/2026 - 14:11Many of the points you raise are valid, most good. Taking your union analogy, AI tells me: The union movement achieved success by leveraging collective bargaining, launching...
Reply to the comment left by Property One at 25/06/2026 - 14:08Why not head over to our new website to see what we have been up to for over 50 years. https://ihowz.uk/ Is this is too hard for those questioning...
Reply to the comment left by Person Of The People at 25/06/2026 - 12:33Are you a member of a landlord association?Have you ever offered your campaigning skills to a landlord association? Many landlords blanch, and take a step back promising...
As we "look forward" to our 3rd Housing Secretary in 2 years (keeping pace with the Tories) will the Minister manage to cling on to his role when the new broom is applied? Yes, the RRA has brought discrimination -...
Focusing on the legals, building regs and certifications such as EPC, electrical, gas and fire safety with supporting warranties, where relevant, should provide a degree of reassurance and use of open access data would remove many of the deliberate delays...
Of course the government didn't trouble their little heads considering the impact. The RRA will not be viewed positively once the true impact of dogma over pragmatic change starts to be felt two months from now. I note the comment...
Westminster have announced they are not increasing their element of council tax. Local elections in May - couldn't be any connection. They have a poor record of engagement with the PRS, paying lip service to LLAS and the event listed...
Reply to the comment left by Peter Merrick at 23/01/2026 - 08:55Current Rules (General) Whole Property Let/Sold: An EPC is required for the entire building if it's let as one unit (e.g., one contract for all tenants) or sold. Room-by-Room...
Crouchender, you raise the very point that is now contributing to the growing number of properties where tenants are having issues with mould and mildew (which previously had none). Yes, draft free homes are warmer and cheaper to heat, but...
Another act of misguided misdirection - all stick and flannel when carrot and clarity would be a far better way of gaining landlords' trust and engagement. Where are the definitive published EPC / MEES requirements for landlords to meet their...
How brave and refreshing to see a digital media platform turn away from the clickbait slope of angry rants that exaggerate fight and flight responses. The team at iHowz congratulate you and look forward to seeing the community here pull...
COMING SOON . . . iHowz are finalising their RRA GUIDE FOR LANDLORDS, and expect to publish mid-November It includes - expected timetable - hints and tips - answers to frequently asked questions - detailed section on student landlord provisions....
Reply to comment left by Vibha Spal at 24/07/2026 - 18:41
From your comments, it is clear that you want rid of these tenants. Given the false representations provided to secure the tenancy, why have you not issued a Section 8, Ground 17 Notice? I realise that it is discretionary but...
Read More →20th July 2026, 2 weeks ago
As Kier Starmer and Rachel Reeves give up their grace and favour apartments, will they be testing the new S8 grounds to recover their homes? Maybe they are included in Burnham's homeless strategy?
Read More →17th July 2026, 3 weeks ago
For those who did not follow the passage of the Bill through Parliament, or have forgotten, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage is the Government steamroller in the Lords, who was used to suppress any useful amendments to the RRA which would...
Read More →15th July 2026, 3 weeks ago
This just shows a complete lack of understanding of how the RRA will exaggerate the existing variability in our income streams and expenses. For too many years the Treasury have encouraged HMRC to accelerate tax payment timetables. This is in...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Bob Birchmore at 14/07/2026 - 15:48
Reply to the comment left by northern landlord at 14/07/2026 - 15:48". . does not cost the Government a penny while the landlord loses money" Not quite. Assuming the property is profitable, the cost to the Treasury is between 20%...
Read More →14th July 2026, 3 weeks ago
If I want to put my rent up significantly prospective tenants will expect me to have invested in upgrading and delivering a quality home with every effort having been made to ensure compliance and all known defects addressed before they...
Read More →11th July 2026, 3 weeks ago
Thank you. Your report provides clear facts to support lobbying as well as inform active landlords and investors. I would like to suggest some tweaks for your next survey: Non-descrete (multi answer) items: these could be refined by asking respondents...
Read More →10th July 2026, 4 weeks ago
More virtue signalling by AirBnB If this was a PRS landlord I'm sure fines would be a multiple of this as they would go after every HHSRS and other standard (even if they are the freeholder).
Read More →Reply to comment left by Person Of The People at 25/06/2026 - 14:11
Reply to the comment left by Person Of The People at 25/06/2026 - 14:11Many of the points you raise are valid, most good. Taking your union analogy, AI tells me: The union movement achieved success by leveraging collective bargaining, launching...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 25/06/2026 - 14:08
Reply to the comment left by Property One at 25/06/2026 - 14:08Why not head over to our new website to see what we have been up to for over 50 years. https://ihowz.uk/ Is this is too hard for those questioning...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Person Of The People at 25/06/2026 - 12:33
Reply to the comment left by Person Of The People at 25/06/2026 - 12:33Are you a member of a landlord association?Have you ever offered your campaigning skills to a landlord association? Many landlords blanch, and take a step back promising...
Read More →24th June 2026, 1 month ago
As we "look forward" to our 3rd Housing Secretary in 2 years (keeping pace with the Tories) will the Minister manage to cling on to his role when the new broom is applied? Yes, the RRA has brought discrimination -...
Read More →23rd June 2026, 1 month ago
Focusing on the legals, building regs and certifications such as EPC, electrical, gas and fire safety with supporting warranties, where relevant, should provide a degree of reassurance and use of open access data would remove many of the deliberate delays...
Read More →27th February 2026, 5 months ago
Of course the government didn't trouble their little heads considering the impact. The RRA will not be viewed positively once the true impact of dogma over pragmatic change starts to be felt two months from now. I note the comment...
Read More →17th February 2026, 6 months ago
Westminster have announced they are not increasing their element of council tax. Local elections in May - couldn't be any connection. They have a poor record of engagement with the PRS, paying lip service to LLAS and the event listed...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Peter Merrick at 23/01/2026 - 08:55
Reply to the comment left by Peter Merrick at 23/01/2026 - 08:55Current Rules (General) Whole Property Let/Sold: An EPC is required for the entire building if it's let as one unit (e.g., one contract for all tenants) or sold. Room-by-Room...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dee Gidda at 22/01/2026 - 07:01
Crouchender, you raise the very point that is now contributing to the growing number of properties where tenants are having issues with mould and mildew (which previously had none). Yes, draft free homes are warmer and cheaper to heat, but...
Read More →15th December 2025, 8 months ago
Another act of misguided misdirection - all stick and flannel when carrot and clarity would be a far better way of gaining landlords' trust and engagement. Where are the definitive published EPC / MEES requirements for landlords to meet their...
Read More →22nd November 2025, 8 months ago
How brave and refreshing to see a digital media platform turn away from the clickbait slope of angry rants that exaggerate fight and flight responses. The team at iHowz congratulate you and look forward to seeing the community here pull...
Read More →8th November 2025, 9 months ago
COMING SOON . . . iHowz are finalising their RRA GUIDE FOR LANDLORDS, and expect to publish mid-November It includes - expected timetable - hints and tips - answers to frequently asked questions - detailed section on student landlord provisions....
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