Yes, it may be true that we provide the full details of the property. From those details, a lot of people are interested to see the property even if they dont have a budget. But we do have a right...
Ban landlords. How? What do they actually wish to exercise? Force the landlords to sell? Seize properties from the landlords and continue with existing tenancies with rent going to the government ? Our tax payments are not sufficient, they want...
Reply to the comment left by Jo Westlake at 06/10/2026 - 10:10RRA and the reasons sited has changed my view of renting to the students now, especially to foreign students who do not provide UK guarantors. The agents have many...
If the tenants get the benefit and pay the landlord as the tenancy agreement is directly between the landlord and the tenant, then the council cannot got to the LL and demand repayment as the council is not paying the...
Reply to the comment left by Downsize Government at 06/10/2026 - 09:48No, you cannot. They are getting to be a dictator like the Chinese regime. The government themselves don't do it correctly, as they make a lot of errors, like...
It was easier to sell up to last year. But putting anything for sell from this summer is not that easy. A lot of investor want 10 to 11% returns. That is crazy. Even last year was the same, I...
Also the problem is the database will not allow to name the tenants but landlord's details will be needed. What will ICo say about this? GDPR may say you are volunteering to put your details but we are forced to...
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 01/09/2026 - 08:09A lot of tenants get away with giving you the correct previous addresses stating they were at home at the age of 26 to 30. When you ask where...
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 05/08/2026 - 13:14My tenants will wait for the bailiff after I give them 4 months notice in about 10 months time for me to sell it. Even with the court, I...
I am afraid the government has only been very selfish in introducing RRA and all the taxes and stupid fees like £7k upwards. They are just helping irresponsible tenants and themselves. I have started to sell my properties since 2018...
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 03/08/2026 - 17:01That's true. 24 hour notice means they can change the scenario very quickly Even private homes rented cheaply to council tenants or housing benefit people can rent it out...
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 03/08/2026 - 17:33I agree assets bought with money earned, for which taxes have been paid. Why should landlords pay land value taxes. The tenants are on that land. It is all...
It's a joke. Council tenants don't give any deposit and reduced rent as council pay LHA rate. In the first year they give you an incentive payment but still a lot lower than market rent and in arrears. I just...
Reply to the comment left by Ray Guselli at 06/07/2026 - 10:15The number of landlords will only decline if the landlords sell it to the owner occupiers rather than landlords. I sold an empty property last year to owner/occupier. 2...
I may get in this position in a few months time. I have tenants with many children, just arrived in the UK about 5 months ago with special invitation from the government. They are causing issues with th neighbours and...
The article says: "Under the proposal, the government could use compulsory purchase orders to acquire properties where owners refuse to complete required improvements." Why would any landlords refuse to complete improvements? Only if the rents are low or frozen in...
0.96% is for landlords as well, Quote while landlords, overseas owners and second-home owners could face a higher rate of 0.96%. Unquote Many properties in London are worh about a £1m. This means the landlords will need to pay land...
Reply to the comment left by DPT at 15:29 True, this is mega bonanza deal for the property investors and companies. They say they can buy it case within 28 days. But reality is they dont wish to buy but...
If the notice was given as S21 (no fault eviction) by 31st May 2026 and landlords put the properties for sale and it does not sell or they change their mind, surely they can rent it out before 12 months...
My question is why have rogue landlord database. Why ignore rogue mayor database? Anything he does wrong in London, or any harm resulting to the people due to oversight, errors, misjudgement, or incorrect procedures on safeguarding or spending money on...
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8th October 2026, 2 days ago
Yes, it may be true that we provide the full details of the property. From those details, a lot of people are interested to see the property even if they dont have a budget. But we do have a right...
Read More →8th October 2026, 2 days ago
Ban landlords. How? What do they actually wish to exercise? Force the landlords to sell? Seize properties from the landlords and continue with existing tenancies with rent going to the government ? Our tax payments are not sufficient, they want...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jo at 06/10/2026 - 10:10
Reply to the comment left by Jo Westlake at 06/10/2026 - 10:10RRA and the reasons sited has changed my view of renting to the students now, especially to foreign students who do not provide UK guarantors. The agents have many...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 06/10/2026 - 14:43
If the tenants get the benefit and pay the landlord as the tenancy agreement is directly between the landlord and the tenant, then the council cannot got to the LL and demand repayment as the council is not paying the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by TheBiggerPicture at 06/10/2026 - 09:48
Reply to the comment left by Downsize Government at 06/10/2026 - 09:48No, you cannot. They are getting to be a dictator like the Chinese regime. The government themselves don't do it correctly, as they make a lot of errors, like...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Fox at 04/09/2026 - 09:44
It was easier to sell up to last year. But putting anything for sell from this summer is not that easy. A lot of investor want 10 to 11% returns. That is crazy. Even last year was the same, I...
Read More →1st September 2026, 1 month ago
Also the problem is the database will not allow to name the tenants but landlord's details will be needed. What will ICo say about this? GDPR may say you are volunteering to put your details but we are forced to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Simon Gear at 01/09/2026 - 08:09
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 01/09/2026 - 08:09A lot of tenants get away with giving you the correct previous addresses stating they were at home at the age of 26 to 30. When you ask where...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 05/08/2026 - 13:14
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 05/08/2026 - 13:14My tenants will wait for the bailiff after I give them 4 months notice in about 10 months time for me to sell it. Even with the court, I...
Read More →15th August 2026, 2 months ago
I am afraid the government has only been very selfish in introducing RRA and all the taxes and stupid fees like £7k upwards. They are just helping irresponsible tenants and themselves. I have started to sell my properties since 2018...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 03/08/2026 - 17:01
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 03/08/2026 - 17:01That's true. 24 hour notice means they can change the scenario very quickly Even private homes rented cheaply to council tenants or housing benefit people can rent it out...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 03/08/2026 - 17:33
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 03/08/2026 - 17:33I agree assets bought with money earned, for which taxes have been paid. Why should landlords pay land value taxes. The tenants are on that land. It is all...
Read More →8th August 2026, 2 months ago
It's a joke. Council tenants don't give any deposit and reduced rent as council pay LHA rate. In the first year they give you an incentive payment but still a lot lower than market rent and in arrears. I just...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ray Guselli at 06/07/2026 - 10:15
Reply to the comment left by Ray Guselli at 06/07/2026 - 10:15The number of landlords will only decline if the landlords sell it to the owner occupiers rather than landlords. I sold an empty property last year to owner/occupier. 2...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Fox at 24/06/2026 - 10:28
I may get in this position in a few months time. I have tenants with many children, just arrived in the UK about 5 months ago with special invitation from the government. They are causing issues with th neighbours and...
Read More →21st July 2026, 3 months ago
The article says: "Under the proposal, the government could use compulsory purchase orders to acquire properties where owners refuse to complete required improvements." Why would any landlords refuse to complete improvements? Only if the rents are low or frozen in...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Debra Williams at 28/06/2026 - 20:50
0.96% is for landlords as well, Quote while landlords, overseas owners and second-home owners could face a higher rate of 0.96%. Unquote Many properties in London are worh about a £1m. This means the landlords will need to pay land...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David at 03/06/2026 - 15:29
Reply to the comment left by DPT at 15:29 True, this is mega bonanza deal for the property investors and companies. They say they can buy it case within 28 days. But reality is they dont wish to buy but...
Read More →19th June 2026, 4 months ago
If the notice was given as S21 (no fault eviction) by 31st May 2026 and landlords put the properties for sale and it does not sell or they change their mind, surely they can rent it out before 12 months...
Read More →19th June 2026, 4 months ago
My question is why have rogue landlord database. Why ignore rogue mayor database? Anything he does wrong in London, or any harm resulting to the people due to oversight, errors, misjudgement, or incorrect procedures on safeguarding or spending money on...
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