Desert Rat
Desert Rat
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29th May 2024
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Registered with Property118.com
29th May 2024
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12th May 2026, 7 days ago
I guess that the government will never tell tenants that they and their legislation and additional tax are the reason why their rents are so high. It's all just down to greedy landlords
Read More →Reply to comment left by TheBiggerPicture at 12/05/2026 - 11:40
Reply to the comment left by Downsize Government at 12/05/2026 - 11:40Our rent's have always been on the low side. We have a house currently coming up to rent later this month. If we rent it out it will be...
Read More →8th May 2026, 2 weeks ago
I rarely increase rents but if the government bring in rent controls, I will start increasing to the maximum every year
Read More →6th May 2026, 2 weeks ago
If the government actually wanted landlords to increase the EPC of their property, they should start by making it tax deductable, Over the years I've got all of our houses to a C except 1, This one will be sold...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ofer Moses at 02/05/2026 - 09:31
Reply to the comment left by Ofer Moses at 02/05/2026 - 09:31Offer, what is actually market rate and who sets it? It's obviously what someone would pay. Estate agents set selling prices at whatever they think someone will pay and...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Derek STOBBS at 29/04/2026 - 07:13
Thats kind of you. I've barely increased any tenants rent until this year. S13 form 4 issued to several tenants who's rent has never increased in years and all due to the RRA and Labour. It's about time my rents...
Read More →29th April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Just issues my firs form 4 due the RRA and tenant took it really well and was surprised that I didn't do it years ago and was happy with the increase as it's still no where near market rates, she...
Read More →29th April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Every time I hear the phrase a good landlords have nothing to fear and level playing field just make my blood boil. It's normally just another politician talking Bull and avoiding the question of why they are destroying the PRS....
Read More →29th April 2026, 3 weeks ago
But a 10% increase in council tax is OK? It's just landlords that can't increase rents to cover costs?
Read More →24th March 2026, 2 months ago
Mick, I have spent quite a few hours digging through paperwork each night over the last couple of days to get tenants email addresses, especially joint tenants who I normally don't contact. I don't wan't to send out via whats...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 24/03/2026 - 12:09
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 24/03/2026 - 12:09I kind of have this problem with 1 elderly couple. the wife has whatsapp and email the husband has neither and because of where I'm currently living it's impossible...
Read More →24th March 2026, 2 months ago
I think that the only landlords that they are worried about pushing out of the market are the banks and build to rent companies, they are trying there best to force everyone else out for years
Read More →Reply to comment left by Julia Lloyd at 21/03/2026 - 19:34
Thanks Julia, I noticed that the time frame could be reduced. I would have no problem doing this and never had. We normally have very long term tenants but agree that someones situation can change and they need to move...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jo at 20/03/2026 - 13:55
Reply to the comment left by Jo Westlake at 20/03/2026 - 13:55Id be flexible. Ive only ever asked for 1 months notice. Why make their life difficult for the sake of moving the leaving date 1 month forward especially if...
Read More →20th March 2026, 2 months ago
I intend to ask for a confirmation from each tenant to say that they have received the email. I do have 1 elderly tenant that does not have an email address or smart phone I wonder if an email confirmation...
Read More →20th March 2026, 2 months ago
I think I may need legal advice on this as I've always given a family members address as a correspondence address but I live overseas. Should I register my overseas address on the database?
Read More →18th February 2026, 3 months ago
I'm going to email this clown tomorrow when I have had time to think about it, What's the chances of a reply? I'm thinking 0% i'
Read More →13th February 2026, 3 months ago
I have a good estate agent that knows the area very well and normally vets tenants, weeds out the ones that can not afford it or unsuitable. gives a viewing to the best candidates and let's me choose, but will...
Read More →8th February 2026, 3 months ago
Totally with you there Mick. Most of my tenants have been with me long term and are paying less than £600 PCM for nice 3 bed houses that are currently advertised for £800+ The only thing this is going to...
Read More →7th February 2026, 3 months ago
They will never force me to install a heat pump. I will sell the houses and use a S8 to kick out the tenant. I wouldn't have one in my own house and I won't be installing 1 in any...
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