We all know that the UK is facing a housing crisis, and the blame for this is usually placed at the feet of landlords in the private rented sector (PRS).
That’s despite private landlords providing quality accommodation for millions of tenants.
And so, it came to pass – section 21 notices to gain possession of a rented property will be no more and there was only the wailing of landlords that could be heard.
So, I guess, congratulations to Shelter and Generation Rent and all the others o…
To say I was stunned to find out that just 15% – that’s 15% – of landlords are under the age of 45 would be an understatement.
Even worse, a government survey puts the average age of a BTL landlord at 58 – and 63% of landlords are ove…
We often see the term ‘rogue landlord’ bandied about, but a story last week got me thinking: When is a rogue landlord, not a rogue landlord?’
It would appear that most people would think it was a term to describe a landlord who let a home without a roo…
I can’t say that I am surprised at the news that Labour Mayors, trade unions and rent activists are calling for a rent freeze – not on the grounds of saving tenants a few quid, but because landlords can afford it.
As landlords, we face the bizarre situation of being taxed on our overall turnover and not on the profits that we make – unlike any other business in the country.
Making a profit isn’t necessarily a bad thing because we provide a home and have expenses…
As the headline says, landlords who want to explain just how difficult life is right now to their tenants should give them this article. For tenants who believe we should have a rent freeze and all landlords are evil, then be prepared for a shock.
I can’t help but wonder what the future is for the private rented sector (PRS) when I look at the combined forces joined up against us.
It’s at these times I appreciate the French saying: ‘Plus ça change
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It has been another interesting week in the life of a landlord in the UK – and none of it good.
My attention has been drawn to the use of statistics to prove that all landlords are bad –
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Most landlords will have spent a lot of time and money on housing tenants, whether it’s in just one property or a massive portfolio. But, has the time come to give all of this up?
I don’t know whether we should sell up or shut up.
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Unlike the Millwall football chant, ‘No one likes us, we don’t care’, I’d just like to say that while no one apparently likes landlords, I do care.
However, I despise the tenant groups who shout from the rooftops about how rubbi…
While landlords have never been flavour of the month, we have lost the moral high ground over standards in private rented accommodation and it’s not coming back.
It’s hard to believe that landlord associations do not do more proactive PR work in reachi…
It’s a good job I was sitting down when I read a striking story on Property118 this week because it would normally have knocked me off my feet otherwise.
Was it, I hear you ask, the Government announcing that their Rent Reform white paper is nons…
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