The whole PRS is getting ridiculous, so many rules and regs. The only thing that puts me off selling is the horrendous amount of CGT payable. If I sell considering the taxes, legals, expenses etc I wouldn’t be able to...
Reply to the comment left by John Hole at 06/05/2026 - 21:21Good point and I’m sure it goes on all the time. Rather than give a payout I’d prefer to use the money to take the tenant to court for...
I have a property that has the original 100 year old wooden sash windows as I refuse to install plastic windows! Granted there’s a slight draft which suits as most tenants dry their clothes indoors due to the wet weather...
He to Renters Right’s Act many LL,s have sold up. Those that are left put up rents to help pay the hefty fines that may come. Government interference has pushed rents up but that side seems to have been conveniently...
9th July 2026, 4 days ago
The whole PRS is getting ridiculous, so many rules and regs. The only thing that puts me off selling is the horrendous amount of CGT payable. If I sell considering the taxes, legals, expenses etc I wouldn’t be able to...
Read More →8th July 2026, 5 days ago
So, a tenant can go from rental to rental claiming £25000 at a time to infinity! The word ‘billionaire’ springs to mind!
Read More →6th July 2026, 1 week ago
What will they ‘dream up’ next
Read More →6th July 2026, 1 week ago
Seeing is believing’ in my book! Many inside wall insulation jobs are riddled with damp/mould even with vents and will cost even more to put right!
Read More →2nd July 2026, 2 weeks ago
This government will not budge. Their slogan ‘live with it - get over it - end of story’.
Read More →30th June 2026, 2 weeks ago
How convenient for the authorities to be able to turn their backs on the homeless. I knew they’d come up with something and now we have it!
Read More →24th June 2026, 3 weeks ago
It’ll be the firing squad next and we’ll have to pay for the bullets!
Read More →23rd June 2026, 3 weeks ago
That’s a good article which should be sent direct to Matthew Pennycook
Read More →23rd June 2026, 3 weeks ago
One rule for them, another rule for everyone else!
Read More →20th June 2026, 3 weeks ago
It’s all some people have in their lives. I’d allow it, so I must be a big softy!
Read More →18th June 2026, 4 weeks ago
It’s al very complicated - no surprise there!
Read More →4th June 2026, 1 month ago
I had a real jobs worth EPC inspector who failed my beautiful original 100 years old sash window I refused to put plastic in!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 06/05/2026 - 18:39
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 06/05/2026 - 18:39Very good point. Any ideas how to avoid potential £40k fines for any mistakes?
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Hole at 06/05/2026 - 21:21
Reply to the comment left by John Hole at 06/05/2026 - 21:21Good point and I’m sure it goes on all the time. Rather than give a payout I’d prefer to use the money to take the tenant to court for...
Read More →22nd May 2026, 2 months ago
Councils are basically immune. There would be no point in fining themselves !!
Read More →19th May 2026, 2 months ago
There’s too many people on the rostrum these days!
Read More →18th May 2026, 2 months ago
I have a property that has the original 100 year old wooden sash windows as I refuse to install plastic windows! Granted there’s a slight draft which suits as most tenants dry their clothes indoors due to the wet weather...
Read More →15th May 2026, 2 months ago
My question. How long does it take for the new Labour leadership to happen? Get ready for yet more regulations to be thrown it us ! !
Read More →12th May 2026, 2 months ago
He to Renters Right’s Act many LL,s have sold up. Those that are left put up rents to help pay the hefty fines that may come. Government interference has pushed rents up but that side seems to have been conveniently...
Read More →5th May 2026, 2 months ago
I’ve sold - end of story!
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