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Why are Social Housing Tenants Seen As Second Class Citizens?

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

29th November 2011, 15 years ago | 44

As I read my way through developments in the housing world on a daily basis I see increasing reference to...

Frivolous it might be but I don’t fall out with my tenants because…..

Author: Mary Latham

28th November 2011, 15 years ago | 23

There have been some really interesting comments on the EU Trying To Kill Buy To Let – sign the petition...

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What if the PRS didn’t exist?

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

23rd November 2011, 15 years ago | 5

By Guest Columnist Ben Reeve-Lewis I work for a council in London. I’m the landlord’s nemesis, the bogey man, a...

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“The story of a Value Investor” part 2 – The Property Maverick

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23rd November 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Another important factor I like to consider is the “Equity Return on Cash”. Ideally the smaller the deposit, the greater...

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“The story of a Value Investor” part 1 – The Property Maverick

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22nd November 2011, 15 years ago | 0

How and Where to Find Property Bargains Welcome to the next four part episode of the “Property Maverick”. I will...

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When is an AST not an AST?

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

21st November 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Answer? – When it’s an Assured Tenancy. Rubbish joke I know. Most conversations I read on Property 118 and other...

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Should Landlords Pay For An Inventory?

Author: Frazer Fearnhead

16th November 2011, 15 years ago | 11

One thing I have learned from our experiences working with letting agents around the country is that they operate in...

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NALS – “No Agent Loves Sarcasm”

Author: Nick Stott

16th November 2011, 15 years ago | 15

Why does the general public have such a poor perception of agents? Is it because they are often image-conscious, relatively...

HMO Landlady Sacks Tenant

Author: HMOLandlady

14th November 2011, 15 years ago | 6

Continuing on the maintenance theme (somehow I think this could be ongoing!), I’m in the midst of a continuing dilemma:...

Private Landlords Will Need To Be Much More Vigilant if Proposals Go Ahead

Author: Mary Latham

11th November 2011, 15 years ago | 54

Tenants with anti social behaviour orders will be forced into the private rented sector if proposals to give housing associations...

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Mortgage Lenders Paying Deposits on a Private Let????? Have you Gone Mad?

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

8th November 2011, 15 years ago | 4

Most readers of my articles know about my work on landlord/tenant law issues. What many of you don’t know is...

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**%£~%! Lettings Agents!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2011, 15 years ago | 0

I know there’s been a lot of mud thrown at lettings agents over the years mainly due to their high...

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We Need More Trust Not More Legislation and Regulation

Author: Mary Latham

7th November 2011, 15 years ago | 3

There is a lot of talk these days about tenants needing security of tenure and organisations like Shelter would like...

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Pondering Article Four – Stick It On The Students!

Author: HMOLandlady

3rd November 2011, 15 years ago | 3

I was going to write a piece about what to do when an HMO tenant goes AWOL (Absent Without Leave)...

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Tales from the Frontline

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

2nd November 2011, 15 years ago | 30

Regular readers will know that I am a working Tenancy Relations Officer dealing with harassment and illegal eviction cases and...

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Maintenance Men – Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them!

Author: HMOLandlady

31st October 2011, 15 years ago | 10

A couple of weeks ago I started a discussion thread on Property Tribes about the trials and tribulations of dealing...

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Don’t Shoot the Messenger #7 – When a Tenant Takes on a New Partner

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

31st October 2011, 15 years ago | 7

When a tenant has a beef with their landlord, I’m the guy they go to. My job is to either...

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I Will Not Say Sorry for Being a Good Landlord

Author: Mary Latham

24th October 2011, 15 years ago | 24

An article in the Telegraph last week really offended my sense of justice. I am well aware that only landlords...