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Conservative MP asks – Why are we clobbering landlords?

31st May 2016

David Jones the former Welsh Secretary and MP for Clwyd West has written an article in the Conservativehome online magazine titled: Why are we clobbering people who provide homes to rent? Click Here to view the article which is also copied below: “For all the Government’s laudable ambitions to support home ownership, the country still […]

Flaws Exposed in Croydon Landlord Licensing

31st May 2016

In appreciation for all the emails of support I received from all over the country in regards to my exposure in the flaws of the blanket Selective Licensing of landlords in Liverpool I promised that I would review another scheme.  Last Friday, 27th May 2016, I was interviewed on BBC radio 4 about the sham that is […]

Liverpool Landlords Call to Arms

31st May 2016

Last week I hosted a very successful meeting in Southport about the sham that is Liverpool”s Selective License scheme.  Liverpool Council have refused to acknowledge that the Information commissioner stated that some of the conditions within their landlord licensing application form breached the DPA. In my opinion, Liverpool Council are holding signed forms which they should now return together with […]

Even More Flaws In Liverpool Landlord Licensing Exposed

26th May 2016

This article was released exclusively on Property118.com at 8pm on Thursday 26th May 2016, the same time as my presentation to landlords attending my Liverpool Landlords Emergency Meeting. Please feel free to share it on social media networks. Press and media may contact me email in the first instance [email protected] Thank you to Mark Alexander and Neil Patterson […]

Benefit tenants set to lose by Government attack on Landlords

26th May 2016

Housing benefit tenants are set to lose out on private rented homes as landlords look to tenants less prone to missing rental payments, in order to minimise the impact of last year’s Budget. According to the latest research of 1097 respondents from the National Landlords Association (NLA), 60% of landlords report that the Chancellor’s decision […]

Tenant Profiling using social media

26th May 2016

New software used by Tenant Assured is said to be able to profile prospective tenants, by using the social media platform of their choice, to assist landlords and agents select applicants. It is also supposed to be able to help ‘check up’ on tenants during the term of the tenancy. Obviously only with an individuals […]

Management agency quit without notice

26th May 2016

My Father died suddenly, leaving me to manage a small portfolio that provided income for my Mother. I live many miles away and was lucky to find a good agency (After first experiencing a bad one.) Recently the owner sold out to another company. There was no notice, but they assured me the transfer would […]

Landlords benefit from profitable returns as rents rise

26th May 2016

UK rents are currently rising at the fastest pace since last autumn, according to the latest Index. Rents have risen by 0.3% month on month in April to reach an average of £793 per calendar month across England and Wales. Rents are now at the highest they have ever been in the East Midlands, West […]

Is Landlord Licensing Compliant In Your Area?

25th May 2016

You may well have seen the latest articles posted by Larry Sweeney which highlight the flaws in the Liverpool Landlord Licensing scheme. If not you can READ THEM HERE. If there is a sufficient level of interest Larry is prepared to meet groups of landlords throughout the UK to expose the flaws in Landlord Licensing schemes introduced […]

Tax statement from letting agents?

25th May 2016

My new letting agents normally sends me a monthly rental statement, but on my May 2016 statement there’s a deduction of £75.00 plus vat. I did received an A4 sheet of paper from the letting agent with the last six months rental and deduction as a tax statement, but thought nothing of it! I questioned […]

Liverpool Landlord Licensing Falls Foul Of Deregulation Act

24th May 2016

Not only does the application form for Liverpool Landlord Licensing fall foul of the Data Protection Act, the scheme rules also fall foul of the De-Regulation Act. I refer to condition 4 of their Landlord License . The Council insist that Landlords issue a section 21 where anti-social behaviour is taking place. Their specified timeline […]

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Landlord guide to Tenancy Deposit Schemes

24th May 2016

Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) schemes are companies approved by the government. They have the authority to govern tenancy deposits and oversee the process of deposit returns, deductions and disputes. Many landlords believe it is okay to let a property to a tenant and not take a deposit. Though in some circumstances it’s okay, it’s not […]

What does the Deregulation act 2015 mean for Landlords?

24th May 2016

The Deregulation Act 2015 was passed on 26 March 2015 in a bid to reduce some of the burdens of previous legislation which no longer had practical use. The act as a whole covers measures relating to: general and specific areas of business, companies and insolvency the use of land, housing, transport, communications, education and […]

Transferring BTL deposits from my trading company to SPV?

23rd May 2016

I’ve been contracting through a one-person limited company for 5 years now and have accrued profits that I’d like to invest in Buy to Let properties. I’ve read about setting up an Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to invest through, but what I can’t find any details on are the options for transferring the deposit between […]

Should I be doing my own repairs and improvements?

23rd May 2016

Over the years I have done a lot of work to my own properties, because I have been involved in the building trade for many years I am reasonably multi-skilled and as such I have done a lot of work on my properties myself. Most recently I have improved a property significantly and spent about […]

Fire Safety Logbook

23rd May 2016

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has launched a new version of their Fire Safety Logbook which has been endorsed by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA). The Fire Safety Logbook aims to help landlords in England and Wales keep a record of their fire safety precautions in one document. The new logbook includes updated regulations […]

Free webinar on the removal of travellers from land

23rd May 2016

We always find that we’re called on more frequently to remove travellers during the spring and summer. With this in mind, The Sheriffs Office will be running a webinar on the removal of travellers from land under a High Court writ or Common Law on Thursday 9th June from 12.30 to 13.30pm. The complimentary webinar […]

Agents using advertising photos of my properties?

23rd May 2016

Last year I used a few estate agents to let my two properties in two different areas. Somehow, one of them was successful in letting both. I however noticed that six months on two agents (one of them who was successful) are still using the photos and address of my properties on their general property […]

Convert to HMO or Register for council tax or Sell?

23rd May 2016

I have 3 HMOs 2 registered and one I was told was not registerable. I was told by the HMO man from the local council as it was self contained units so we just carried on as we were. I’ve now had a letter from the council/valuation department to tell me that as they are […]

2nd property tax when buying out share of jointly owned inherited property?

23rd May 2016

When our parents died a few years ago my siblings and I inherited their house. My sister, living away, wants to return to live there eventually, but was unable to buy the others out at the time. We therefore agreed to transfer the property into our joint names and let it pending her being able […]

My letting agency has been bought by old one!

23rd May 2016

I used an established Letting agent to take on my tenant. However, as she had no references she paid 5 months rent for a 6 month contract. The agency never gained access to inspect, but continued on a one month rolling on contract. I warned the agency I was a month out at the end […]