From AI, so don't rely on it 100% but sounds about right to me: You can issue a Section 21 notice in England up until April 30, 2026, but any court possession claims based on these notices must start by...
A little more than 1.22m then. Reply to the comment left by Martin Thomas at <a href="16/10/2025" rel="ugc">https://www.property118.com/bristol-city-council-charging-double-council-tax-during-voids/#comment-197817">16/10/2025 – 11:19The BBC analysis found debt rose for the following councils in the West in 2024/25 compared with the year before: Bristol...
Jesus, what a story! I currently have 3 tenants who I know are on benefits, but so far no problems. Long may that continue but as soon as there is any sign of problems I will sell up just as...
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 06/06/2025 - 11:21The last I read, an epc will remain valid for 10 years. So simply get new epc's done before the new legislation kicks in and sit back for 10...
Not too sure this is entirely fair or even the case. My wife works for one of the housebuilders involved and has, in the past, been left tearing her hair out at the Government failing to provide clear guidance on...
3 out of my 6 tenants have pets. 2 have dogs and 1 a cat. All asked me before taking on a pet and as they all seemed to me to be responsible people I said yes. So far (touch...
Reply to the comment left by John Nyari at 13/02/2025 - 09:38They are talking about a new tenant going into a property, as you rightly say there will be no more renewals of existing/ongoing tenancy agreements. Perhaps the wording could...
I attended a meeting yesterday arranged by the NRLA in Bristol. They also quoted a survey showing 53% of landlords were intending to reduce the size of their portfolio and just 7% were intending to increase theirs. Then they asked...
I have come across some freeholders 'trying it on' to see what they can get away with. I very much doubt he has a leg to stand on and personally would stand my ground. The last example was trying to...
That's a tough one. I bought my first property 35 years ago £50,000 and £500 pm rent. 50% commercial mortgage (no btl mortgages then) but the rent comfortably covered the repayments so all was good. Today its such a different...
Hi, I have taken the following from Shelter's website: Reasons your landlord could keep your deposit Unpaid rent and bills Cleaning, gardening or decorating Damage and missing items Leaving early or breaking your tenancy agreement
Reply to the comment left by Jim K at 05/12/2024 - 20:04I was under the impression (mistaken?) That forums like this are to facilitate us to help each other. Rather than criticise?
Reply to the comment left by at 05/12/2024 - 10:34I did the same and simply issued a new contract which the tenant signed, after all they have agreed to the new rent anyway
Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 01/04/2026 - 13:24
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 01/04/2026 - 13:24Frankly, I'm amazed!!! How can they possibly be unaware...??
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From AI, so don't rely on it 100% but sounds about right to me: You can issue a Section 21 notice in England up until April 30, 2026, but any court possession claims based on these notices must start by...
Read More →Reply to comment left by martin thomas at 16/10/2025 - 11:19
A little more than 1.22m then. Reply to the comment left by Martin Thomas at <a href="16/10/2025" rel="ugc">https://www.property118.com/bristol-city-council-charging-double-council-tax-during-voids/#comment-197817">16/10/2025 – 11:19The BBC analysis found debt rose for the following councils in the West in 2024/25 compared with the year before: Bristol...
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Jesus, what a story! I currently have 3 tenants who I know are on benefits, but so far no problems. Long may that continue but as soon as there is any sign of problems I will sell up just as...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dylan Morris at 06/06/2025 - 11:21
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 06/06/2025 - 11:21The last I read, an epc will remain valid for 10 years. So simply get new epc's done before the new legislation kicks in and sit back for 10...
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I don't find it an unreasonable request and the prospective tenant is free to say no. (Which would probably tell you all you need to know!)
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Not too sure this is entirely fair or even the case. My wife works for one of the housebuilders involved and has, in the past, been left tearing her hair out at the Government failing to provide clear guidance on...
Read More →13th March 2025, 1 year ago
3 out of my 6 tenants have pets. 2 have dogs and 1 a cat. All asked me before taking on a pet and as they all seemed to me to be responsible people I said yes. So far (touch...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ryan Stevens at 05/03/2025 - 10:24
Reply to the comment left by Ryan Stevens at 05/03/2025 - 10:24Yup, sounds about right....
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Nyari at 13/02/2025 - 09:38
Reply to the comment left by John Nyari at 13/02/2025 - 09:38They are talking about a new tenant going into a property, as you rightly say there will be no more renewals of existing/ongoing tenancy agreements. Perhaps the wording could...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Andrew Harvey at 10/02/2025 - 14:04
True, but probably happier to say if they are intending to buy or sell over the coming 12 months
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ryan Stevens at 05/02/2025 - 11:02
Reply to the comment left by Ryan Stevens at 05/02/2025 - 11:02Fair point!
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I attended a meeting yesterday arranged by the NRLA in Bristol. They also quoted a survey showing 53% of landlords were intending to reduce the size of their portfolio and just 7% were intending to increase theirs. Then they asked...
Read More →30th January 2025, 1 year ago
I have come across some freeholders 'trying it on' to see what they can get away with. I very much doubt he has a leg to stand on and personally would stand my ground. The last example was trying to...
Read More →17th January 2025, 1 year ago
That's a tough one. I bought my first property 35 years ago £50,000 and £500 pm rent. 50% commercial mortgage (no btl mortgages then) but the rent comfortably covered the repayments so all was good. Today its such a different...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Derek STOBBS at 14/01/2025 - 10:25
Hi, I have taken the following from Shelter's website: Reasons your landlord could keep your deposit Unpaid rent and bills Cleaning, gardening or decorating Damage and missing items Leaving early or breaking your tenancy agreement
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jim K at 05/12/2024 - 20:04
Reply to the comment left by Jim K at 05/12/2024 - 20:04I was under the impression (mistaken?) That forums like this are to facilitate us to help each other. Rather than criticise?
Read More →Reply to comment left by at 05/12/2024 - 10:34
Reply to the comment left by at 05/12/2024 - 10:34I did the same and simply issued a new contract which the tenant signed, after all they have agreed to the new rent anyway
Read More →Reply to comment left by Monty Bodkin at 05/12/2024 - 08:29
Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 05/12/2024 - 08:29Not exactly helpful
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Smith at 18/11/2024 - 11:30
Reply to the comment left by David Smith at 18/11/2024 - 11:30Surely he is a consumer as he has purchased services from the letting agent?
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