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Consultation , Does anyone really believe Landlords views will be considered. ? Landlords are probably best to sell up now.
From:
Stephen Arnold
23 April 2024 08:32 AM
Yes the Government is prepared to pay any amount in Legal Aid fees to solicitors file clearly fictitious counter claims to keep Rent Dodging house bashing tenants in the property. Then Thousands of pounds and Months/years later You arrive for the eviction Date to be informed nothing can be done today the court has received a notice of Breathing Space. In my opinion If the Government really wanted to reduce the Number of evictions . They should make the Process quicker . First Months Notice , 2nd Month Section 8 /21. 3 month Court order . 14 days out. The fact people know they can work the system paying Rent for many is not a Priority.
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Stephen Arnold
13 April 2024 10:52 AM
The Benefit System encourages and rewards People not to work . I have just watched the Asylum system Report on SKY its shocking 18 years in the system , Appeal after Appeal , and no one deported. Being Housed in Hotels . Rwanda solution is ridiculous. The Solution is to Exit the Legislation that was formed in the 1950, until it is fit for purpose and protect our Borders.
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Stephen Arnold
10 April 2024 10:41 AM
Why do they always Start with Rogue Landlords ? We do not know the full details . What involvement does the tenant have in any problem ? Has the Landlord had notice and time to rectify any problems ? How Reasonable and serious are the alleged breaches of requirements for Compliance ? What is the reason for all of the Licence Is it safety or A money Grabbing .
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Stephen Arnold
10 April 2024 10:34 AM
The Government does not need to amend it . They need to : Scrap Renters Reform Bill Scrap Selective Licence Scam Scrap Section 24 Tax Scrap Tax Duty Surcharge .
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Stephen Arnold
06 April 2024 10:07 AM
I agree with Jo Michael this sums up the situation . I am more than disappointed with the response of the NRLA. No one who has represented us or in media as stated the obvious. If you Tax and Regulate Private Landlords out of Business . There is nothing to rent. I can see absolutely nothing in the Renters Reform Bill that will encourage anyone to become a private Landlord. With regards to Gove , he is in the wrong Party . The Conservatives are turning on their core voters Hard Working People .
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Stephen Arnold
02 April 2024 08:52 AM
Has anyone actually done a risk assessment for the impact this will have on the Private Rental Sector. Questions these people should be asking are 1, Why would anyone buy a Property worth £100,000 `s of pound that they Cannot get back . Or have control over. 2 Why is there nothing to rent at the moment 3 Where will we house the 10,000 of tenants forced out as Landlords sell up. 4 Have the current Policies of continual Legislation and taxation
From:
Stephen Arnold
28 March 2024 14:27 PM
And People wonder why there is a shortage of Properties to rent ? Licensing is actually the go to tool for London local Authorities to scam money of Landlords /Tenants. Lets have a bit of truth in the article. This is just another group of idiots purporting to represent tenants when actually they're just trying to create problems that don't exist so they can receive funding from somewhere.
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Stephen Arnold
28 March 2024 12:53 PM
Governments seem very keen to introduce new regulations that allow Councils to charge Property Owners more. We are all aware that without going to Court councils can impose fines of £30000 per offence on Private Landlords . The Council being Judge Jury and Benefactor. Then 300% Council Tax on empty Properties. Why can people not have an Holiday Home . The Housing Shortage has not been made by Private Landlords , But by Governments not controlling our immigration .
From:
Stephen Arnold
26 March 2024 11:38 AM
I think its going to get a lot worse for Renters , Especially when the Treasury gets its way and tenants have to find somewhere else to live. Since the Government started to drive Private Landlords out with regulations , Section 24 , Rubber Stamping whole area Selective Licences applications from Councils with little evidence , Now they want us to evict Tenants and sell up. Many of us have Tenants that have been with us for years. How Many Tenants do they want us to evict in their latest Master Plan.
From:
Stephen Arnold
18 March 2024 20:17 PM
The Economy has been flat lining for years . Whilst the Americans have been investing in new Technologies Hence And creating an environment for growth . What have we been Doing ?
From:
Stephen Arnold
18 March 2024 19:42 PM
Hi Tony , Not sure if they want to increase The Private Rental Sector. `The Government want to increase cost and legislation and Regulations for small private Landlords. So they sell up and make Tens of Thousands of Families , and other Renters Homeless` .
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Stephen Arnold
18 March 2024 19:32 PM
Has any one in Government done an analysis of how many Rental Properties will be lost upon introduction of Renters reform Bill.? What will be the estimated loss over the years 3 , 5 10 years with reduced new Landlords entrants ? How and where will the displaced tenants be Housed. ? This surly should have been done by the NRLA . ( Or Perhaps Not ) Probably the 60 Tory MP`s that appear to be the only ones in Government that can foresee the looming disaster.
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Stephen Arnold
08 March 2024 19:12 PM
There is a reasonable Solution that was working for the last 30 Years. Put things back as they were . And do nothing. Remember before the Governments, and Councils Attacks on Private Landlords . 85 % of tenants were happy with their lot. There were plenty of Rental Accommodation for families as well as individuals. Landlords could make an acceptable Return on Investment. Now In the areas I work there is nothing to rent . And rents have increased.
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Stephen Arnold
04 March 2024 10:32 AM
Reece Mogg on GB In his State of the Nation programme seems to be in support of Private Landlords . And old Fashioned Conservative Values. `Landlords Evicting thousands of Tenant for No reason using Section 21 ) Thousands of Tenant being made Homeless due Section 21 Evictions . I keep reading the Same Twaddle quoting good old Polly in News Paper after Newspaper , ( I think they must copy each others articles or Open Polly press release at different times ) No Landlords are selling up because of Government Policies . That`s why there are more Families being Made Homeless. Section 21 Removal, Section 24 Tax, Wholesale Selective Licence schemes rubber Stamped by Gove. I would suggest they Contact the NRLA for an alternate view but not sure what Beadle would say . The Renters Reform Bill will cause more Landlords to Sell Up , No new entrants , Hence more Homelessness
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Stephen Arnold
03 March 2024 18:27 PM
Yes Gove is determined to destroy the Small Private Landlord. Jacob Reece Mogg covered the Renters Reform Bill in his Pod Cast on GB News. He explained to the Panel why is was a Bad Policy for both Landlords and Tenants. He explained how Landlords needed to be sure of Getting there Property Back , Or would not invest How It would Reduce the number of Properties to Rent hence force up rents. All Basic Stuff. How did the panellist React . Thats Right all in favour of RRB .
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Stephen Arnold
28 February 2024 09:30 AM
100% Mortgages are not new , But an Indemnity Policy was taken out with an Insurance Company for the difference between 75% and 100% . This was taken as a premium and added to the loan. If the Government is going to underwrite this it is very risky because If the Property Goes into Negative Equity , or interest rates Rise . The Owner has no skin in the Game. And has before just hand the keys back.
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Stephen Arnold
26 February 2024 09:51 AM
Cost of Living , and Higher Interest Rates are only Part of the Problem. The Main Problems are Government Anti -Landlord Policies . Also Why has Gove and his his department not been questioned by a select Committee concerning Rubber stamping of Mass Selective Licence Areas. If you want to read a piece of Biased Reporting against Private Landlords rea
From:
Stephen Arnold
25 February 2024 17:40 PM
I have not met any Private Landlord who is optimistic . Why does this website keep printing twaddle that is clearly false.
From:
Stephen Arnold
21 February 2024 09:31 AM
£29856 Prosecution Costs ?
From:
Stephen Arnold
21 February 2024 09:26 AM
If Mr Gove, Wants a Policy that will work . Try This : STOP FORCING OUT PRIVATE LANDLORDS WITH TAXATION AND CONSTANT REGULATION AND SUPPORT US. This is the quickest, easiest and most sensible way to way to solve the Rental Houses problem .
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Stephen Arnold
15 February 2024 13:30 PM
I thought this was the Brown fields Policy was made years ago. Buildings when converted will be yuppy flats. with a nice Juliet Balcony. same as there building now.
From:
Stephen Arnold
15 February 2024 13:20 PM
How do these idiots ever get elected . Not Just Scotland .
From:
Stephen Arnold
15 February 2024 13:09 PM
I made a small mistake on PCOL. in any normal environment it would have been easily rectified . I had had past the first 3 hearings. When it came to Bailiffs the Rent dodging Tenant received a pack from the court basically a no win no fee eviction operation , Duty solicitor told me if not accepting suspended possession offer . I seek cost order against me at over £200 per hour. plus . This was accepted Tenant never Paid , then on date of 2nd eviction Breathing Space for another 3 months
From:
Stephen Arnold
14 February 2024 09:08 AM
Section 21 Was introduced to be simple . To give Landlords confidence they could get there property back . Hence encouraging them to invest . Now its a merry go round of the landlord jumping through hoops, designed by the Government so it is takes as long and is as expensive as possible.
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Stephen Arnold
14 February 2024 08:47 AM
I Can never understand how when Tenants throw Rubbish in the Garden . I have to clean and move the Rubbish . Usually Under the Rats and Mice Act . Why does the Council Not contact Tenants directly ? Or is it simply because the Tenants may have no money hence no fines . Or is it because The Councils cannot control these tenants.
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Stephen Arnold
13 February 2024 14:38 PM
I agree with you Hugh , The fine does seem very high . The Significant Fines , don`t appear to be relevant to the issues mentioned . Was the Landlord given time to rectify any issues . Or was it straight in for the biggest fine .
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Stephen Arnold
10 February 2024 19:17 PM
If Section 8 , Worked as I believe it was intended Eight weeks arrears , then another month and your out. Most Tenants are not all idiots realising they are going to be homeless in 12 weeks most would make sure they Pay the rent as a Priority and keeping the property in order. This could reduce the number of possessions by half. I have had to evict a few Tenants for rent arrears and not one of them could not afford to pay the rent. They just worked the system, as they are encouraged to do for as long as they can get away with it.
From:
Stephen Arnold
10 February 2024 19:07 PM
Excellent Jo. How can Inflation not be taken into account.
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Stephen Arnold
10 February 2024 15:04 PM
There missing the Biggest Problem The Governments Anti Landlord Policies. If you want to read a bit of Anti-Landlord Biased Journalism. With little Research into Root causes . Read the Observer article today . Rental Housing Stock Plummets, No Fault Evictions rose 39% in 2023. A further 30233 Landlords start no Fault evections . Poly Neate things RRB is the answer to the problem.
From:
Stephen Arnold
09 February 2024 08:35 AM
Hi Peter , You will like this one it`s like a Carry on Film The first time I used PCOL . I was trying to be precise so I took my time got to the end. found only the first two pages had been kept . Phoned them up problem must be I was getting timed out . So Filled the form in faster. 20 minutes seemed to be the lock out time. But you do not know till you get to the end. Rent Dodger , Returned all documents to the Court , saying not applicable . He even wrote an Hand written note pretending he was someone else saying he was dead. Second Hearing no show from Rent Dodger. All Documents Checked by the Judge who could not evict over Christmas. So Eviction Day Comes I pitch up He is still there (obviously) claiming I know nothing about it I never received any Papers . I Apply for Bailiffs , He gets big pack basically saying give it ago, Its not going to cost you anything Nothing to lose just phone this number . He Makes a fairy tail up, sorry Statement under oath. Over the phone to the Legal Aided Solicitor . A court date is set and I pitch up at the court with all my documents . How many of them were looked at NONE we only had 20 minutes . I was left of a Choice of six or seven Months for a trial date , or a couple of months with an over the phone hearing. Morning of the Hearing Solicitor (who being fair was the man you wanted if you were a Rent Dodger ) I had made a mistake on the Form . Not noticed by the last three Judges. Take the deal that Dodger would pay the rent and some of the arrears. or face the Legal aid costs. Did he Pay , What do think. Go back to court eventually for another Bailiff appointment . Two Hours before eviction time . Phone call from the Court ` Breathing Space` Marvellous. A few months later get another eviction appointment . Not informed but just by chance I called the court its today in an Hour. The Tenant Left a Note from the first evection when he thought he was out . ` The Landlord has spent a lot of time and money trying to get me out which was pointless because I don`t even live here ` According to the neighbours he had been gone months and was sub letting .
From:
Stephen Arnold
08 February 2024 18:12 PM
With Ref to Annoyed . I agree Truss`s Policies did not suit the establishment and they turned on her. Truss was a Scape Goat .
From:
Stephen Arnold
08 February 2024 09:17 AM
With Regards to Peters comment about PCOL. It certainly is not user friendly . If you go to Court any mistake on the form will cause a problem months down the line when the legally aided Rent Dodger solicitors finds a mistake. The Government want delays that`s why they have put so many hoops to jump through . Their willing to pay any amount of money in legal fees, to keep them in. When you do get a Bailiff Warrant ,Rent dodger who never turns up . along with the notice is a Pack of forms from the Court Advising Tenant ` Free Legal Aid ` It wont cost you a penny , Virtually Its not costing you so give it a go. Then Rents Dodgers fictious Statement is taken by the Solicitor over the phone with no Documentary Evidence. Then delay after delay.
From:
Stephen Arnold
08 February 2024 09:11 AM
It does not take the Brains of Einstein to see that the Renters Reform Bill will decimate the Private Rental Market. There are 50 plus applicants for every property to rent now. Key Points as I see it 1 No Landlord ever bought a Property to donate to the tenant for Life. 2 With Section 24 Taxes Many properties are currently un-profitable or not worth the aggro for low returns 3 There will be very few new Landlords . 4 Tennant will be locked into their current property because there is nowhere to move to. 5 Rents will increase for the renters lucky enough have a place to rent. 6 Even if Gove and Rayner get a Job at Persimmon on the trowel then cannot build enough houses. and they cannot stop the small boats
From:
Stephen Arnold
05 February 2024 12:40 PM
Why do we still have Breathing Space . For rent arrears. And should it be claimed early in the long drawn out process. I was trying to evict Tenants who run up months /years of arrears . Made up a fictious counter claim statement over the phone to a duty solicitor . Never appeared in court No evidence provided . Delay after delay. Government willing to provide unlimited resources to these rent dodgers. Finally get a Eviction date. Bailiffs ready to go. Two Hours Before eviction time. The court receives a Fax from the Breathing Space (Citizens Advice I think were running it) Everything stops for another 3 months . Eventually got possession. Tenants Left a Note `The Landlord has spent a lot of time and Money trying to get me out and I do not even live here.` According to the neighbours they had left months before¬ all of the mail found was from someone who had been subletting from them.
From:
Stephen Arnold
03 February 2024 10:55 AM
I don`t know why we bother with Laws , We may as well just leave it to the council. Do the Tenants have a Legal right to leave of their own free will. Bailiffs are only required if the Tenant does not comply with a court order to vacate. And the Court is only required if the Tenant does not comply with a notice to vacate from the Landlord.
From:
Stephen Arnold
01 February 2024 18:37 PM
Well Conservatives have not been that great. Mould is all so the tenants responsibility . Open the windows . Rayner did say she needs to increase the supply of rental property ,because there is nothing to rent for 200 miles. Rayner and Gove who`s Government has caused this problem , Need to have better solutions other than Landlord bashing, Taxation , and constant regulation.
From:
Stephen Arnold
31 January 2024 09:30 AM
If 74% of Landlords are confident of the Private Rental Sector. Why in the same article have 31 % sold and another 33% planning on selling. And apparently we have not been discouraged by increased interest Rates , Taxation. and a couple of hundred rules and regulation's.
From:
Stephen Arnold
30 January 2024 09:48 AM
I do not profess to be an expert , I am just a Landlord with most of my Tenants now being long term . However most of the experts that produce reports calling for this and that regulation and taxation of private Landlords seem to have an agenda that conveniently ignores the basic facts. I Landlords should be taxed as any other business not penalised (They are providing Rental Properties with a high satisfaction Rate.) 2 If you tax Private Landlords till they are forced to leave the market . Rent will increase , and supply will will dry up . (which is what`s happening) 3 Government Anti-landlord policies have caused the current problem. (30 applicants chasing 1 rental property. ) 4 The Renters reform Bill is the wrong legislation at the wrong time. 5 The quickest way to increase the supply of Rental Properties is to support Private Landlords .
From:
Stephen Arnold
29 January 2024 12:37 PM
Yes Annoyed, If we are forced to sell up that is Billions Billions of Capital Gains and lovely Stamp Duty Tax. The Government can put towards a small plane to Take 5 or 6 people to Rwanda for a fortnight.
From:
Stephen Arnold
24 January 2024 16:45 PM
Good Point Jo , For a landlord to maintain any form of profit Rents need to go through the roof .
From:
Stephen Arnold
24 January 2024 12:49 PM
This Report is on the mark if we hold a property for 10 years and sell with no allowance for inflation we will be paying between 76% and 86% Tax . high interests rates , Renters Reform Bill , Selective Licence, constant unnecessary regulation. Is it going to be viable to be a private landlord.
From:
Stephen Arnold
24 January 2024 12:46 PM
The Renters reform Bill Is going to be a disaster for Landlords and Tenants. Test Question 1 What Part of this Bill will attract anyone to become a Landlord ? Question 2 Will the Renters Reform Bill encourage more Landlords to exit. Question 4 Is the NRLA currently Representing their members interest . Question 5 Will the RRB cause more homelessness. Good Look
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Stephen Arnold
23 January 2024 07:58 AM
Why are Landlords who hold properties in their own name penalised . Is it because we are considered small Mum and Pop landlords . Why are they actively trying to drive us out . Yes there is a short term gain when we are forced to sell up. But the Policy has caused Rent increases for Tenants , and a shortage of rental properties . and an increase in Homelessness. This is a policy where neither Tenants or Landlords win
From:
Stephen Arnold
02 December 2023 12:12 PM
Congratulations Andrew
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Stephen Arnold
02 December 2023 11:58 AM
Landlords Play a Vital Role, Landlords Confidence re-bounded. What Twaddle.
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Stephen Arnold
21 November 2023 11:17 AM
The NRLA should Ballet their members to see how many will be selling . Small Mum and Pop Landlords are suffering the most with section 24 and constant legislation . Also so section 8 is Mandatory Ground .Eight weeks or more rent arrears , Is easy to prove , So why the Legal Circus .
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Stephen Arnold
19 November 2023 18:33 PM
Why is every other Article Banging on on about Rogue Landlords . Most of the Landlords I deal with are decent hardworking people . There is no balance in the Renters Reform Bill . Agreements need to be of Mutual Benefit to all concerned . I can see no reason why anyone would want to buy an House and give it to someone else for their life. How many tenants will be deliberately damaging the property in order get 2 years rent back. Every day their is an article about Tenants being turfed out for no reason . One of the main ones are Landlords selling up . Because of Government and Councils Policies
From:
Stephen Arnold
15 November 2023 15:02 PM
Is this why there are 60 tenants each private rented property.
From:
Stephen Arnold
06 November 2023 13:04 PM
The report seems to say we need more Private Rented houses . So why are all political parties hell bent in destroying the PRS. Even the dimmest Politicians can see current policies are making things worse for everyone.
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Stephen Arnold
06 November 2023 13:01 PM
Angelia Raynor, Was recently asked how Labour would solve the Housing Crisis and she said Labour would build more social Housing . Even She must realise that will take decades. Could it be That Labour intend to take our properties. A form of Right to Buy for private tenants.
From:
Stephen Arnold
04 November 2023 13:49 PM
We have had enough of so called experts , who house no-one . Lets actually ask Landlords , and tenants . Also the NRLA needs to get a mandate from the members not just about section 21 . also Section 24. And handing over our properties to our tenants for life.
From:
Stephen Arnold
30 October 2023 08:20 AM
Which ever way you look at it . It is a Big fine. I cannot think of any other group of people who face such massive fines.
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Stephen Arnold
30 October 2023 08:13 AM
Ellie , You should also include being taxed like any other Business . Remove section 24 . I am being approached by many tenants who have been living quite happily for 10 years or more with their current Landlord who as been forced to sell up . I received 96 enquiries for the last vacant property. I also agree with the Statement above This Crisis has not just happened , It has been Engineered by the Government . They new the consequences because it happened in Ireland. I wonder if anyone in the department of Levelling up or Government .has considered how People feel you are effected by this feel ,When others are housed in Hotels
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Stephen Arnold
28 October 2023 12:05 PM
Gove has stated ` We need a Thriving Private Rental Sector` Yes Really Mr Gove Also the Article states 43% of Landlords own one property . and 80% own one to 5 properties. That means that out of every 5 Houses 4 are owned by small private Landlords. The Housing Select committee, ( Who Gove is ignoring ) was correct to try and hold Gove to account If only 50% of these Landlords have Mortgages on there properties who have seen their interest rates quadruple , and Tax doubled or Tripled . Gove could wipe out half of the current Renal Stock. Gove would be wise to listen to them.
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Stephen Arnold
24 October 2023 09:45 AM
These headlines are very misleading `Dramatic U Turn ` Major Concessions ` When you actually read the article it`s nothing of sort it`s all waffle . The Government has no intention of making it easier for us to get our property back. Their sole aim is to make it has difficult as possible to remove tenants and gain possession of your own property that you bought with your own hard earned. One of the major issues facing the country is Lack of property to rent. Many people cannot afford to get a mortgage because of tighter restrictions and affordability . The cheapest and quickest solution to solve this problem is to encourage Private Landlords. Not vilify them and over tax and regulate them .
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Stephen Arnold
23 October 2023 10:50 AM
Lets not forget the Government has recently allowed Legal Aid to Tenants from Day one in an attempt to slow down the whole process and increase costs for Landlords. There should not be any defence for Section 8. If section 8 was quicker it would reduce the number of evictions . Because paying the rent would be a priority.
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Stephen Arnold
21 October 2023 15:18 PM
The Government has caused all the problems we are all now facing. It started with Osborne and section 24. Osborne was aware it would cause an housing shortage because it had to been tried in Ireland and was a disaster. The removal of 10% wear and tear allowance. Constant unnecessary changes of Regulations Manipulation of selective Licence regulations. And now an increase in Interest Rates. Now many of us are being forced to sell up , they increase the amount of Capital Gains Tax we have to pay. I agree with Ray, The NRLA need to be consulting with us not only by surveys but how we can get our message across. Not just at National level but local. The Housing Select Committee must realise the RRB will be a disaster .
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Stephen Arnold
21 October 2023 15:04 PM
There is a Dire Lack of properties to Rent. 50 -60 people chasing one rented property. I agree with Jo The tenants who are being evicted because their Landlords are selling up ,were in no danger of being evicted until Government policies forced them two.
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Stephen Arnold
17 October 2023 09:42 AM
There is a Rental Crisis and its caused by the Government and Councils. Both have looked on Private Landlords as easy meat . The People suffering in all of this are the small Private Landlords , and their Tenants . They are the ones most effective but no one ask them or listens to them.
From:
Stephen Arnold
09 October 2023 17:16 PM
In the areas I work in that used to be full of affordable Private Rental Property, Now there is virtually nothing . Why . The Government anti Private Landlord Policies forcing Private Landlords out. It is bad enough having to cope with interest rates Rising from 2% TO 8% . But section 24. makes it almost impossible .
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Stephen Arnold
25 September 2023 12:57 PM
There is an Housing Crisis that is being caused by a Conservative Government . I not an expert but I do not think Homeless or about to become Homeless will be voting Conservative. It is good that some Back Bench MP`s can see the writing on the wall.
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Stephen Arnold
19 September 2023 17:42 PM
Rising interest rates , Section 24 Taxes , EPC, and Renters reform Bill ,Selective Licence, 3 in a Bed is now an HMO. Gove view that Mould is caused by Landlords. Not Tenants Life Style. £30000 fine for virtually anything without going in front of a Judge. Any one would be Bad enough, but all of them . There is a rental crisis and its caused by the Government. This is what happens when you try fix something that was working fine , and your clueless
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Stephen Arnold
12 September 2023 15:33 PM
I agree that the NRLA , Could and should do more. Especially getting the message over to major Media outlets. We as an Industry should have got our message over better. Newspapers should be informing Tenants and the Public why Rents are going up . Why there is no rental Housing , and why landlords are selling up. Selective License fees . And why are things going wrong so badly and so quickly. Why is Gove rubber stamping whole sale licensing . And why they are likely to made Homeless when the Renters Reform Bill comes in . We should all inform our tenants of the facts , and request our tenants to contact their MPs and Mr Gove . The only information they have is that Landlords are kicking tenants out for no reason. and Landlords are all dodgy.
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Stephen Arnold
04 September 2023 10:56 AM
Blah Blah Blah . All very commendable , and we can all look forward to being taxed and regulated , and selective Licensed out of the market . We had a good system for 30 years that worked well. Most Private Landlords I know get on very well with their Tenants. 85 % of Tenants are happy with their Lot. Thousands of Good Private Landlords are being forced to Leave the sector .
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Stephen Arnold
02 September 2023 18:01 PM
Will that be the same consultation they have when the Department 0f mass Homelessness Rubber Stamps WHOLE Area selective Licences. And renters Reform Bill
From:
Stephen Arnold
22 August 2023 07:32 AM
Everywhere I know off across the Country there is a shortage of Rental Properties . Why ? Because of the Governments attack on Small Private Landlords . To help solve the problem the Government should adopt policies that support us .
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Stephen Arnold
22 August 2023 07:23 AM
How can a License that was designed to be selective , Be allowed to be manipulated by councils to cover whole areas . The original safe guard was supposed to be permission from the government . What evidence of proof of wholesale anti -social behaviour by Private renters or slum conditions is put forward to obtain Gove`s Backing . Probably very little
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Stephen Arnold
21 August 2023 08:58 AM
The Fees and interest rates on BTL mortgages are extremely high . Landlords with existing BTL mortgages are now facing 4% over Bank Base Rate . A few years ago that was the rate being charged to Heavy Adverse Applicants who had CCJ Poor credit history because it was high risk lending. Do Banks now considering BTL lending High risk ? If they do I would have to agree with them . Section 24 Taxes, High interest rates, Selective License, EPC, Long drawn out court procedures to evict non paying tenants. Both Political parties anti Landlord policies
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Stephen Arnold
15 August 2023 08:41 AM
I believe a good approach to this would be any improvements needed to be cost effective and should have a reasonable pay back time. Also any Boilers supplied under a Grant Scheme should have a 10 Tear Guarantee .
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Stephen Arnold
12 August 2023 19:43 PM
I think this is a good article , by Ben , Private Landlords are the easiest and cheapest solution to the Housing Crisis ,Thatcher knew that. The People Ben was talking to on the committee , Were In my opinion just doing lip service. Any one with half a Brian can see there is an Housing crisis and the solution does not require a Rocket t Scientist. It is quite simple . Stop section 24. Keep section 21. Move Gove to where he cant do any damage. And stop allowing Councils to have whole sale Selective License Areas . The legislation was supposed to be Selective . Not whole areas and why are applications just rubber stamped by Goves office
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Stephen Arnold
05 August 2023 17:24 PM
The Big Problem is you have to be on Benefits to get any form of Grant. Also any improvements we make should be sensible and cost effective and pay for them self within 20 years Every Day , Generation rent Shelter ,The Government , Councils etc are calling for more regulations , More ways to keep undesirable tenants in properties . More costs and legislation for Landlords. When what we really need is more houses for people to rent. And the fastest and cheapest way do do this is to support Private Landlords not vilify them.
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Stephen Arnold
04 August 2023 11:06 AM
Why are you all banging on about about Dodgy Landlords. Most Landlords I meet are hard working small landlords now trying to make ends meet . The Renters Reform Bill will not Help small Landlords or Tenants. What is will do is cause a shortage of Rental Property and increase rents .
From:
Stephen Arnold
18 July 2023 09:05 AM
If the Government want to have a Portal how about Private Landlords having direct access to Universal credit .
From:
Stephen Arnold
18 July 2023 07:37 AM
Ellie , They want the court system to be backed up. The whole point of the Renters reform Bill is that you can never get back Property back without having to wade through lengthy and expensive court hearings .
From:
Stephen Arnold
11 July 2023 10:51 AM
Thanks Ellie for Highlighting the Various new ways councils can fine us. I like most of the people reading this will be clueless about all of the subsections no doubt virtually anything will be an offence. We house 11 million people most of the tenants are Happy and the system has worked well. for decades However for the last few years we are being treated as public enemy number one . Government policies that are aimed at driving us out are causing the Housing Crises. Decent Tenants are clearly not benefitting from current policies because there is nothing to rent , and Rents are increasing .
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Stephen Arnold
04 July 2023 12:12 PM
It is fine for everyone to expect the Highest property Standards for tenants. But to have any chance of achieving this you can only rent to the Highest quality tenants. I believe the Renters reform Bill, and the attitude of Councils will require many Landlords to consider moving their less than perfect tenants on, or face eye watering fines for damage done by the Tenants.
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Stephen Arnold
03 July 2023 08:25 AM
If Rogue Landlords are going to be Listed on a Government Portal . Why not Rogue tenants ?
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Stephen Arnold
27 June 2023 09:58 AM
The Bill proposes some Revolutionary Changes to the Lettings Industry . No its turning the Clock back to the 1980 Prior to AST. Do they really expect to convince Landlords that donating their Properties to their Tenants for life is good for them ?
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Stephen Arnold
27 June 2023 09:49 AM
The Aim of the Government has been to drive out Private Landlords especially the smaller one . The Housing crisis has been caused by them . They are not attempting to create a fairer rental Market, the system was working just fine before before they started attacking us with Taxation and Legislation. The People loosing the most are the Tenants and Landlords . There is nothing in the Renters reform Bill that would give any Landlord confidence to stay in Buy to Let . And certainly not to invest further. As for Scotland they had to put in eviction ban which is stopping Landlords selling up .
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Stephen Arnold
20 June 2023 09:25 AM
We have to stop thinking that the people making decisions that are currently crippling us are idiots. As the above report suggests the Main Beneficiaries of the Policies are The Government and the Councils. When Osborne bought in Section 24. It was only aimed at the Smaller Private Landlord. They made sure it did not effect the Housing Associations , Or Corporates, and Probably how Politicians own their properties. They new the consequences of the Tax Because it was tried in Ireland first. Selective license was supposed to be Selective . The safe Guard was supposed to Permission was required from Government to exceed 10 % . However there are no safe Guards Councils are claiming their areas need wholesale Licences so they can rake the Wonga in . And Goves department appear to be rubber stamping the applications. So Happy Days except for Landlords and Tenants. The Big Problem we have is that we are easy Targets , With little or no proper representation.
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Stephen Arnold
19 June 2023 10:03 AM
Gove and his cronies with soft jobs in the DOLU think People will be queuing up to Buy a Property to donate it to the Tenant for life.
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Stephen Arnold
13 June 2023 10:23 AM
The Bank Base Rate is about 4.5 % But the Lenders Standard Variable Rates for us are & 8.5% Which is a pricing in the good old as Heavy Adverse . Last year we were probably paying about £30 per week for £100 000 now we are paying £160 per week . Without being able to offset our finance costs . The Governments attack on smaller Landlords by introducing section 24 . Is increasing the risk for all concerned . Landlords Paying more on Mortgage Payments than Tenants are Paying in Rent . Tenants facing massive Rent Increases , which may be unaffordable. The Banks gaining at the moment until defaults start. Its a BIG MESS AND THE GOVERNMENT HAS CAUSED IT> The Politicians are more interested in whether Boris had a Party .
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Stephen Arnold
13 June 2023 10:16 AM
The response from the Department for so called levelling {what ever that is supposed to mean) is incorrect and out of date. The AST was a success until first Osborn and now Gove meddled with it In 1991 there were 2 million private renters in the country by 2021 there were 5.5 million . That is a success with 80% of tenants happy with their Landlord. The Scottish scheme has been a disaster they are having to put a eviction on to Stop Landlords selling up . And there is not much possibility of any sane person using his hard earned to invest in a rental property in Scotland . There are lots of Landlords selling up because of this Government Policies Agents only have 50 percent of available properties to rent than before pandemic . Housing Benefit Tenants have little chance of getting a Private rental and council waiting list have increased . To say they value the small private landlord is a bit of an insult when the Government and Councils are hell bent on driving us out. And do they really think anyone is going to want to buy a property costing tens of thousands of pounds and donate it to the tenant for life .
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Stephen Arnold
12 June 2023 19:28 PM
I believe if the area is more than 20% They need permission from the secretary of State how many have these wholesale area applications been declined . And what level of proof is required . ? It is hard to believe that so many of us are housing scumbags in such large areas who are causing all this crime .
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Stephen Arnold
11 June 2023 14:13 PM
The fact that the Private Rental Market has doubled in size is because before the Government attack on Landlords the system was working and successful . That`s why it accounts for 1/5 of the housing in the country. The reason rents rose initially was because of Government Legislation and Taxation . Also allowing councils to declare wholesale areas for what was intended to be Selective Areas for no other other reason than Financial Gain. The reason Rents are rising now is because of the Government appeared not to consider how section 24 would effect the rental Market when interest rates rise. Section 24 , and the whole Renters Reform is the wrong Policy at the wrong time
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Stephen Arnold
27 May 2023 11:16 AM
The whole purpose is to make it very difficult and very costly for the Landlord to obtain possession and control of the property they actually own. Why are there so many extra hurdles to issue a section 21 at the moment ? No other reason than Expense and Delay for Landlords.
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Stephen Arnold
27 May 2023 10:52 AM
I have had a number of issues of Black Spot Mould in all cases It was the Tenant not opening windows. Especially in the winter. In all of the cases when the tenant has left and a new tenant comes in who vents the property properly the problem goes. Drying Cloths constantly on Radiators, and Tumble dryers are also a problem. Mould is something that needs to be cured by the Tenant as well as the landlord.
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Stephen Arnold
23 May 2023 08:39 AM
What did they think would happen ? Did anyone in Government consider what the effects of Section 24 would be when interest rates rise. Is anyone in Government going to admit that the Housing Crisis is caused by them. Has anyone considered that Private Landlords may not want to invest in an asset that cost 100,000 to donate it to a tenant for there life. The Renters reform Bill will a disaster.
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Stephen Arnold
23 May 2023 08:17 AM
The Tax Bonanza will be from small landlords being driven out by the Government selling up and paying Capital Gains Tax . They are also raking it in from Section 24 by taxing Landlords on non existent Profit. Plus Stamp Duty if a Larger Landlord buys your Property up at a big discount and pays stamp duty. With an Housing Shortage an increase in rents hence more tax . On the Flip side a cost to house the Homeless , more evictions du to rent arrears.
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Stephen Arnold
22 May 2023 15:48 PM
Well Done Simon for Giving it ago . There was an outside chance of a Debate in Parliament. Someone in Parliament must realise if Private Landlords are forced to sell up due to Tory Policies causing 100,000 of Tenants needing to be Re housed it is not really a vote winner. For those of you that did not sign why ? Also where was the NRLA
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Stephen Arnold
14 May 2023 12:56 PM
Mr Gove , Ask yourself a few questions. Why is there a shortage of rental Property ? Why are there 50 plus applicants for a rental property in some arears ( All the areas I work In) Why have 70,000 Landlords sold up in the last year. Why would anyone want to invest in the private rented sector under these conditions. Why is a Tory Government driving out the small landlords The reason AST was introduced in the 1980 was to encourage the Public invest in the PRS and provide houses for people and families to rent. Your Government decided to drive small landlords out in 2016 .
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Stephen Arnold
06 May 2023 14:14 PM
The attack on the Private Small Landlord by the Government and Councils , Is forcing Landlords out , and Tenants onto the streets. It is only going to get worse. A lot worse. Section 21 Removed. Section 24 Tax Relief on Mortgage Payments. EPC Requirements that not cost effective Breathing Space , and even worse Mental Health Breathing Space. Selective License fees. Re classification of what is an HMO by councils. When you have to put the rents up , or have to sell up and your tenants of many years are going to be homeless. Ensure you let the Tenants know their misery is caused by The Government . and where appropriate by the Councils.
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Stephen Arnold
01 May 2023 12:08 PM
Scottish Rents Continue to Rise , As Supplies Dwindle to all time low. (Herald 12/10/22) Hardly a success for anyone Landlords forced to sell up , and Tenants forced to Pay More.
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Stephen Arnold
22 April 2023 11:22 AM
If you get down to the nitty Gritty of the situation . People need somewhere to live, You have to jump through hoops to get a mortgage ,and many will not qualify. The Government has failed to stop mass immigration , and Councils, and Government regards private Landlord as cash cows. And 85% of private renters are happy with their private rented properties supplied by mum and pop landlords . It does not take Einstein, or endless committees of so called experts to find a solution. Thatcher solve the problem in the 1980. Encourage the PRS sector.
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Stephen Arnold
11 February 2023 10:06 AM
The Sad fact is that Both Parties have encouraged mass emigration. With 300000 or so people arriving in the Country there is bound to be shortages every where. Private Landlords are not the Problem they are the solution . now as they were in 1988. Instead of these clowns trying to hide their catastrophic mistakes they are blaming Private Landlords . There are probable 300000 fewer properties to rent now than five years ago . Due to Councils and Government policies to drive us out. The answer is simple , Encourage Private Landlords , We can and will house the people who desperately need homes and cannot get a mortgage. Helping Landlords to Provide Houses to Tenants is the best and only solution to solve the problem
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Stephen Arnold
28 January 2023 19:04 PM
Evening Standard 27/4/2022 : London Rental market descended into chaos due to extreme Rental Property Shortages leaving tenants struggling to find somewhere to live . Number of Rental Properties down 44% on 2021 figures.
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Stephen Arnold
30 December 2022 11:55 AM
The fact that the Councils are now finally realising there is a problem they should be pressuring they Government and other branches of the council to stop the constant attack on Private Landlords With all of the current requirements , and now interest rate rises Landlords will find it impossible to continue.
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Stephen Arnold
16 December 2022 09:53 AM
There is a shortage of rental properties, Councils in My arears are doing the best but with over 6000 people on there waiting list it is an hopeless situation for them and prospective tenants. A Lady I spoke to whilst walking my dog, who`s job it was to find accommodation for Local People , Said it was very difficult because many of her tried and trusted Landlords had sold up. This is also my experience , Try checking available properties to rent in areas where you have properties and there is nothing to rent. The Private Rental Sector solved the problem for Maggy in the 80`s. It is needed now more than ever. The Government need to stop listening to Lobby Groups who house nobody . And start Listening to actual Landlords who actually do house people who have invested their own hard earned , and start working with us. This means talking to Actually Landlords , Not the Associations who proport to represent us. And work with us.
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Stephen Arnold
30 October 2022 10:56 AM
Landlords so called Representatives in favour of removing section 21 notices is like Turkeys voting for Christmas. Look at the mess in Scotland , Did we all invest in Property so we can donate it to the Tenants ? As soon as the Landlords Exit Path is closed , We will be cannon fodder for any Governments half baked polices. It is quite Simple, There is a Housing Shortage, and increased Rents, and Landlords exciting because of the Governments Policy.
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Stephen Arnold
29 October 2022 14:22 PM
The Article is not clear as to who was subletting , Was it a rent to rent ? Also has a council /Housing Association just breached the law on 2000 properties with no penalties.
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Stephen Arnold
08 October 2022 10:34 AM
I welcome any report from respected sources such as the RICS that support our cause even if it is stating the obvious. However it is not just the economic situation that is causing the problems for renters it is the Government and Councils anti private landlord policies.
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Stephen Arnold
11 September 2022 09:54 AM
Let`s Hope Ben does not start with we ` welcome proposals`
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Stephen Arnold
05 September 2022 06:45 AM
How is the renters Reform Bill Going to be Fair to Landlords. 170 regulations to Comply with. Donate our Properties to the Tenant for Life. Tenant cannot be bothered to change battery in the smoke alarm . so big fine for the landlord. Can any body tell me one sentence in these reports which are fair to Private Landlords. The NRLA should be balloting their members to find out what we really want . And if any aspect of this detrimental to the members. They should be advising the members to sell up, or move on any Tenants without a Guarantor . and advise the government of the same. Not keep welcoming any thing. If the Government is hell bent on destroying the Private rental sector it should be prepared to the tenants that do not pass muster.
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Stephen Arnold
02 September 2022 19:07 PM
Times are going to get very hard for a lot Tenants Many will be reliant on the Council to re-house them. I have just read on I news that there are 50% less properties to rent than in 2019 (I News) This is totally due to the Governments sustained attack on Mom and Pop Landlords .
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Stephen Arnold
27 August 2022 19:09 PM
Rents will need to increase , we do not operate in a vacuum. Is she going to stop all wage increases.
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Stephen Arnold
26 August 2022 08:36 AM
£3250 Less on your energy bills ? Want to Live in the town centre ,with swimming Pool and Gym. a typical tenant then.
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Stephen Arnold
26 August 2022 08:21 AM
I think without Section 21 Landlords trying to get the property back from Rent Dodging , House Smashing, Anti-social Tenants. Will be facing a massive uphill struggle , The Tenants will have all the resources of the Council, Government, and Legal Possession at not cost to them whilst costing you a fortune. With Regards to TMW why have they put their Standard Variable Rate so High. IF they want to support Landlords put the SVR Down to a normal margin not an adverse margin.
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Stephen Arnold
25 August 2022 19:31 PM
These People are idiots not Activists . On 18 December 2022 Councillor Mark Drayton said there were 23000 on the waiting list for homes in Leeds. By October 2021 it had increased to 26000. The Council Managed to supply 800 homes. It is probably Thousands more as Landlords are forced to sell up. Or increase Rents to cover ever escalating costs. My Poll says 100% of these people on the waiting List would like a home. and 100 of current tenants would not like a £100 per month rent increase.
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Stephen Arnold
19 August 2022 21:50 PM
Try and keep to the subject . This is the Idiots in Government today trying to take away your livelihood. By slowly bleeding us dry Breathing Space has been in for some time now So what are the results. Is it Breathing Space, and no rent forever, or are Landlords getting their properties back after 60 Days. Why are they not releasing the facts.
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Stephen Arnold
17 August 2022 20:48 PM
Unless the Government cancels section 24 tenants will be facing a huge increase in rents And many landlords Landlords will be forced to sell up. WAKE UP TORY GOVERNMENT IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE AN HOUSING CRISIS YOU HAVE FLOGGED THE HORSE UNTILL ITS ALMOST DEAD>
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Stephen Arnold
16 August 2022 10:00 AM
What did they think would happen
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Stephen Arnold
15 August 2022 09:05 AM
I have no confidence that the Government will listen to us. And when it comes into force it will be very easy for the Government to bring in Lots more Anti- Landlord Legislation . I also believe the cost of evicting a tenant will cost at least a years rent and probably take longer than a year to go through the Courts at great cost to the Landlords.
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Stephen Arnold
14 August 2022 09:05 AM
De-Legislation is the Answer. That Solved the Problems in the 1980 . So it is not Rocket science. The Reason they will not do it is simple Money. A Lot of People are making a lot of Money out of the the minefield of Legislation Landlords have to wade through. Read the other Report Landlords fined millions. The People Raking the Money are not going to be the ones without a Home so why would they care.
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Stephen Arnold
12 August 2022 08:21 AM
With Reply to Jo , Rent dodgers and scammers would not care about third Parties poking around in their affairs, The authorities and Citizens wont care if they are rent dodgers or scammers their remit is to keep the Tenant in the Property for as long as possible. That is why schemes need to be selective . And I agree with Ellie ,
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Stephen Arnold
11 August 2022 09:40 AM
Dame Moriarity Wake up . Private Landlords do not evict Tenants for no reason. There are 250000 fewer properties to rent since 2018. Due to government Policies. and the situation is going to get far worse with the Renters Reform Bill. As it has in Scotland and wales. Trying to make it more difficult and costly for Landlords to evict rent dodging tenants is not the answer.
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Stephen Arnold
11 August 2022 08:31 AM
The Councils and Citizens Advice seem to have a one size fits all to keep any tenant in the property and make it has difficult and costly for the Landlord as they can. They should target their resources on Genuine Tenants in Problems not scammers and rent Dodgers. If they want Landlord support.
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Stephen Arnold
11 August 2022 08:08 AM
Virtually every Regulation, The Government and councils introduce, and are planning to introduce are detrimental to the Private Landlord. They are aimed at increasing our costs, and decreasing our security. The Government are not in the slightest bit interested in what we have to say. What ever they say now, the reality in trying to evict a Tenant without section 21 will be almost impossible and extremely costly to the Landlord. There will be no cost to the tenant.
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Stephen Arnold
09 August 2022 09:31 AM
There are millions of people trying to find somewhere to live because private Landlords are being forced out. Will the people who have been, and will be made homeless when Landlords sell up be voting Conservative. Solve the Housing Crises by supporting the private Rental sector.
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Stephen Arnold
08 August 2022 07:48 AM
Agreed, With everything which is going on long term fixed Rates with penalties if you try to leave early may not be the best option. As soon as we cannot use section 21 and a tenant , has a tenancy for life It is probably going to be eye watering costly to get your property back . At the moment we have no idea if being a landlord will be sustainable
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Stephen Arnold
07 August 2022 19:27 PM
You forgot to mention that wonderful piece of legislation ` Breathing Space ,` and how that is effecting possessions granted under section 8
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Stephen Arnold
07 August 2022 19:12 PM
It is not Private Landlords driving the rents up. It is the Government and Councils Policies Driving Private Landlords out . Creating Problems that do not really exist so they can keep lining their pockets. Most Tenants and Landlords were happily chugging along until Osborn declared open season on Landlords. The two Parties suffering are Good Tenants and Landlords, who are the only ones directly involved .
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Stephen Arnold
02 August 2022 12:44 PM
Polly is out of touch Any claim for possession for rent arrears will almost certainly be met with Breathing Space . Also anyone attempting to gain possession faces the risk of the Tenant being able to live in your property rent free for ever . There is no obligation to pay ongoing liabilities to Landlords if they manage to get mental health breathing space. I am not sure how this is actually working in Practice but it is over a year now so far there are no information on the results.
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Stephen Arnold
02 August 2022 10:36 AM
Being fair they do seem to be advising and helping Landlords to obtain Grants for the retrofit work to be done. Grants should not constantly be targeted at people claiming benefits there are millions of people grafting away to pay for all this who are not on benefits and should be eligible as well.
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Stephen Arnold
02 August 2022 10:20 AM
Are there millions of owner occupiers in Wales facing the same Danger. Or is it only Private Renters.
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Stephen Arnold
02 August 2022 10:10 AM
The council waiting lists for Housing are increasing rapidly as Landlords leave the Private rental sector. Her time would be well spent reviewing why there are 250000 fewer properties in the private sector and why Landlords are selling up.
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Stephen Arnold
01 August 2022 09:26 AM
I would think every Local Authority in the Country is reliant on the private rental sector. As is the Government Yet they and the Government continue day after day introduce policies that drive us out.
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Stephen Arnold
01 August 2022 09:15 AM
In Reality the Renters Reform Bill will cause a Shortage of Private Rentals, and an Increase in Rents, for Tenants lucky to still have a property. Maybe Polly Can house actually house some of these with the millions she receives from the Government.
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Stephen Arnold
29 July 2022 10:04 AM
The number of Landlords actually getting their property back may be 50% less. But tens of thousands of Landlords are wading through a quagmire of rules regulations , Loosing money hand over fist trying to get their Properties back from rent dodging tenants, who have all the resources and support of the Government for free.
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Stephen Arnold
29 July 2022 09:48 AM
I cannot think of a single Policy the Government, or Councils have implemented, or Are Planning to Implement since 2016. Concerning the Private rental Market, which have benefitted the Normal Rent Paying, reasonably House proud Tenants we rent to.
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Stephen Arnold
27 July 2022 18:48 PM
Unfortunately Sad Landlord is Probably correct . I do not think Private Landlords will be able to afford to House less than Perfect Tenants. The less than perfect ones will probably include an awful lot of families. It is unlikely you will be able to get your property back without a long drawn out , Expensive to you only legal battle) I do realise the Government think all Tenants are rent paying, house cleaning, models of virtue. But we in the real world know different.
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Stephen Arnold
27 July 2022 18:18 PM
Thank You to Grumpy and Robert for the Explanation. Seems a bit strange when a few years ago people were being encouraged to take a Lodger and get tax free income
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Stephen Arnold
14 July 2022 12:02 PM
Hi Robert thanks for the explanation how are two unrelated people classified in Scotland ? Do they have to be married and sleeping in one bed . How can Two people be an HMO ? With Rising rents and shortages it would make sense for two people to share.
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Stephen Arnold
13 July 2022 18:11 PM
In Reply to Possession Friend, Very good Idea.
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Stephen Arnold
13 July 2022 09:32 AM
Do not be ridiculous George, of Course their going to be Inspecting it is the best money crabbing scam ever. and it is all fully approved by the Government. Who are rubber stamping these applications for mass Licensing. These regulations are a terrible risk for Landlords with less than perfect tenants. The Inspection will take no account of lifestyle , or damage done by the tenants. It is £30000 per Hazards up to £90000 and double that if it has an agent. More than the value of most of the properties. And the Council is Judge Jury and executioner.
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Stephen Arnold
12 July 2022 09:31 AM
Rental reform means driving Private landlords Out. or to the wall. The problem they will have is by the time the next Election comes along not only will be required to donate our Properties to Tenants. EPC Regulations will be kicking in so Over a million Homes will be unrentable, we are going to see mass homelessness. I am sure the Homeless people will be voting for them.
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Stephen Arnold
11 July 2022 15:00 PM
What has Section 21 got to do with this case. If Bristol are experiencing a Rental Crises, along with the rest of the Country . They may wish to consider the Impact Government Policies are having.
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Stephen Arnold
11 July 2022 09:09 AM
The fact that 80% of Private Renters are happy with their accommodation will be ignored by the Government and Councils because Facts are irrelevant to them. Levelling Up, Tenants Reform , sound wonderful if you do not have a clue how the Private Rental sector works. The Facts are : Most Tenants and Landlords get on well. Their Policies are forcing Good Landlords out, Decreasing available rental stock, and driving up Rents. I do not think Older Properties, should not automatically be referred to as Not Decent. because they have not got a grade C on the EPC . From the Report above almost 1 million households will probably be unrentable when an EPC grade C becomes mandatory.
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Stephen Arnold
11 July 2022 08:57 AM
Increasing Rents due to Government Policies will not be helping the Situation
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Stephen Arnold
10 July 2022 08:26 AM
Most Buy to Let Properties are owned by Private Landlords , Mom and Pop , and something for their retirement which is what was intended when the rules changed in the 1980 . The Properties we hold are tend to be Older and more difficult and costly to keep meeting various Government Requirements.; Forcing Private Landlords out increases demand and rents for the Build to Rent institutional Investor and their luxury Homes (Apartments)
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Stephen Arnold
30 June 2022 10:07 AM
With Reply to Edwin , Wishful thinking absolutely . But forget about Left wing ,Right Wing , or chicken wings. Lobbying Groups, Councils, and Government ignore the facts if it does not suite their agenda. No Council Will admit wholesale Selective Licence is driving Landlords Out and rents up. And the Government ignores the consequences of section 24. Or having to Buy a Property and donate to the Tenant for Life . The Tenants are the ones most effected by Rent increases , and Homelessness, and nothing to rent. but we are not getting the message over them . as to why . Or what they Can do.
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Stephen Arnold
29 June 2022 10:43 AM
With reply to Sad Landlord , They Know exactly what they are doing , They know there is Little or no opposition , and we have no representation . So they will Continue to do it because they are Raking the Money in. It is not until the 85% of Tenants who are happy start to realise that the Problems of rising rents and shortages are caused by the authorities and hold them to account . that you will see a change.
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Stephen Arnold
28 June 2022 12:03 PM
Section 24, and wholesale selective Licence should be scrapped. The Government and Councils are cashing in at our and the Tenants Expense. They need to look at the facts not just follow ideology that Landlords are there to be bled dry.
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Stephen Arnold
28 June 2022 08:15 AM
Who Believes these Surveys ? If Private Rental is So Bad why am I getting 60+ enquiries within days of putting a property up to rent.
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Stephen Arnold
27 June 2022 08:46 AM
In the real world it is very often the Tenants move into very nice properties supplied by the Private Landlord , Then over a period of time gradually wreck it . Not maliciously but by the way they live. How are we to deal with them. It appears the new proposals will require us to fix the damage at our expense and then give them £25000 compensation for the they damage caused.
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Stephen Arnold
26 June 2022 10:01 AM
Section 21 was introduced so Landlords could be confident of getting their properties back. And was successful because it now houses almost 11 million people. It has been bought in in Scotland and the results are clear . Higher Rents and an exodus of Landlords. Why would it be different here. I agree there will be a spike in section 21 issued for the reasons Paul has given but another consequence may be Landlords having to move on less than perfect tenants.
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Stephen Arnold
24 June 2022 07:22 AM
Fitness for Human Habitation sounds wonderful but in my experience most of the damage is usually done by the tenants. what about the tenants who are not the the cleanest, Is it time to 5tart moving them out to have model tenants.
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Stephen Arnold
22 June 2022 19:20 PM
Nottingham rents have increased due Wholesale Selective Licensing . The Renters Reform Paper issued last week Exemplified the Results of the Nottingham Scheme. in their Paper last week. But completely ignored the consequences , Rents Rising, and Nothing to rent if you can afford the rent. It depends on how the Government and Councils are measuring Success. I visited Nottingham yesterday and the Two People working behind the Counter informed me they had just had a £200 pm rent increase .
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Stephen Arnold
22 June 2022 09:15 AM
I agree with you Mario, We are very poorly represented . The constant and sustained attacks on Private Landlords all of which go unchallenged . The latest policy is for us to donate the properties we have saved up and paid for to the tenant for life. Which is going to be unchallenged as every other attack is unchallenged.
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Stephen Arnold
21 June 2022 08:09 AM
The effect of the rise in interest rates to Private Landlords will be enhance4d by section 24 Taxes. When we have to pay tax on our imaginary profit.
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Stephen Arnold
21 June 2022 07:34 AM
More Regulation + More Taxes + Higher risks = Higher Rents and Fewer Houses. = Less Movement because you will be locked in .
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Stephen Arnold
17 June 2022 07:59 AM
If It is going to be more or less the same as it was before the introduction of the AST in the 1980`s The Government can expect the Same result. It will no Longer be an appealing investment for private investors. I would expect at least 25% reduction in property to rent within the next 2 years. And also 10,000 of notices issued so the less than perfect Tenants who we currently house become too risky to keep on.
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Stephen Arnold
16 June 2022 08:27 AM
Why are they assuming all private renters live in Poor Housing Conditions .My Properties are all ways in pristine condition when the tenants move in. This is not all ways the case when they move out. We currently House 4.5 Million according to the report. So where is the Government planning to House these people when the regulations , taxation, and cost of compliance of one ill thought out , air brained scheme after another forces private landlords out.
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Stephen Arnold
15 June 2022 08:47 AM
I agree with Tricia, a voice of common sense. Since the Government started their attack on the private rental sector in 2016. Section 24 taxes. And allowing Councils to manipulate the Selective Licence regulations. to fill their coffers. The result has been higher rents and nowhere to rent if you can afford it. The Private Rental Sector has successfully housed millions of people since it was reformed in the 1980`s . without any major problems. Plenty of affordable houses to rent and free movement of tenants . Not So Now.
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Stephen Arnold
13 June 2022 08:33 AM
What is classed as the Poverty Line ? Well according to the online calculator , a couple with two Children , Need an Income of £20911 each. So a total income of £41822. for the household. Which is £3485 per month.
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Stephen Arnold
10 June 2022 07:52 AM
Like it or not many people are very comfortable living on Benefits. The Government will have an uphill struggle getting people of benefits and in to work. Much easier to keep raising taxes on working people , especially Landlords.
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Stephen Arnold
09 June 2022 09:06 AM
The only winners in this are The Government and Councils , Filling their coffers. The Government with Section 24 Taxes, and Capital Gains Tax when Landlords Sell. Councils manipulating, and being allowed to manipulate the Selective Licence regulations to mass Licensing not selective. Landlords are the losers , and the biggest losers are the tenants who have no where to live, and rental increases , so the Landlords can pay for all this.
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Stephen Arnold
06 June 2022 09:50 AM
If no one is convicted it is an alleged offence. And the reason may be no evidence to support a conviction. Tenants being evicted can claim anything regardless of whether it`s true or not.
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Stephen Arnold
06 June 2022 09:28 AM
Long Term Benefits to Tenants and Landlords . How is this every going to be of Benefit to anyone ? Tenants will have nothing to rent, There will be 50 Tenants chasing every house. Rents will be continue rising. Tenants will be locked in to where they are because they will not be able to move. And Landlords are expected to spend £100, 000`s on a Property so they can give it away. Or am I missing something ?
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Stephen Arnold
01 June 2022 10:53 AM
The NRLA , in their report say the welcome the introduction of the Act. ? Not sure Welsh Landlords are so enthusiastic No Section 21, and no section 8 . Six Months notice , not able to be given in first six months. Result fewer Houses to Rent, and 3rd Highest rent increases in the Country at 9.8%.
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Stephen Arnold
30 May 2022 08:30 AM
This is actually a very good factual report. Politicians , and councils need to wake up to reality that Private Landlords house millions of people who are very content with their landlord and the property (home) they live in. Yet all of the Governments whether in Ireland , Scotland, Wales, and England seem hell bent of driving us out. Why ?
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Stephen Arnold
27 May 2022 08:34 AM
A shortage of Rental homes in Scotland, Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) claim members report 80% drop in available properties to rent. Students left Homeless amid rental Shortage . 100`s of people looking for Homes . Why ? According to SAL Because in 2017 Scotland introduced The Private Residential Tenancy. Please read the full Article by Alasdair Clark October 11 2021. (the courier) Please also read the Scottish ` Private Residential Tenancy. ` Why read it ? Because this could be what Boris and the boys who only seem to be listening lobbying groups and ignoring the actual facts could be planning for us. I am not from Scotland , So I have no first hand experience and would welcome comments from Landlords who have been affected
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Stephen Arnold
26 May 2022 08:23 AM
Prior to Section 21 ,There was no virtually no Private rental Sector. For Good Reason The Property was virtually given to the tenant for Life, on Low Rent, a reduction in Property Values by at least 50% . The investment was high risk , You could not get the property back , and low return via rent controls. Good for the very few tenants that got one. Bad for the 100,000`s of Homeless people /Families who needed a home, because there was nothing to let. and Bad for the Landlords who had poor investments. The removal of section 21, constant regulations ,unfair taxes. Make the Privat rental sector no longer an attractive long term viable investment without an increase in rents. The Current Immediate need is for Housing , The Private Rental Sector has picked up the Baton and Housed millions of people. The PRS is the quickest and easiest way for the Government to full fill the need. So they need to stop over regulating and overtaxing us and encourage and incentivise us to invest. There is currently 50 or 60 Tenants chasing a rented property and millions on the council waiting lists . I cannot see them voting for the Government.
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Stephen Arnold
25 May 2022 09:47 AM
Considering these schemes were aimed at low income families did the powers that be, consider the upkeep and repair cost of modern boilers. The boilers they were replacing were virtually maintenance free and lasted years. When the scheme was first introduced the Minimum guarantee period should have been at least 5 and preferably up to 10 Yrs. Then the manufactures would have had to design better quality longer lasting boilers Modern boilers can be unreliable , and always expensive to repair. I am currently having to replace Boilers which are 6 or seven years old.
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Stephen Arnold
24 May 2022 07:37 AM
I do not know to much about these systems but are they Likely to be the BETA max of heating systems ?
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Stephen Arnold
24 May 2022 07:22 AM
With reference to Symon comment. Could we be facing £30000 fines. Google the Scottish Governments scheme.
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Stephen Arnold
21 May 2022 09:07 AM
The Lawyers are correct. And it is Government Policies that have have Caused a problem that did not exist. Prior to 2016. Lets face facts, Many Landlords will have less than perfect Tenants. Which they are currently tolerating . because of the refurbs etc, Being stuck with them for life is not very appealing. So a ` Spring Clean ` May be in order. Landlords are going to have to increase rents due to inflation , Taxation, constant regulation, Licensing, and looming EPC costs. I can also see further problems for lower paid and benefit tenants, who may have been in the property for years on low rents, Being un able to afford future rent increases , or massive increase in rent if they have to find new homes Arears that used to have 100s` of properties to rent now only have a few so there are 60 plus tenants chasing every property.
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Stephen Arnold
20 May 2022 09:57 AM
With Reply to Jo, I have the same problem 69 Points on one house , My options are Dig Up the floor cost £6000 or External Clad the solid brick wall cost up to £18000 . The pay back time in alleged energy savings is over 200 years
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Stephen Arnold
16 May 2022 09:44 AM
The Governments ` Levelling Up` seems to be working rather well in the North West 78% Fall in rental stock . A 66% Reduction in Rental Property Stock from since Covid levels. This disaster is entirely the Fault of a Conservative Government. Listening to Lobbying Groups instead of talking to actual Private Landlords , and Normal Tenants.
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Stephen Arnold
16 May 2022 09:36 AM
Lets break the Statement down 700,000 faced un wanted move during Pandemic, During the Lock down there was a ban on evictions. As many as 695 000 Given Notice to leave , Where does this figure come from ? Let`s assume this is figure Is correct So why are Landlord Giving notice , Mainly in the Areas I have Properties is because they are selling up. They are fed up with being over taxed and over regulated. If it was not for Capital Tax Thousands more Landlords would be selling. The Private Rental Sector is no longer such an attractive investment. There is also the looming Problem of un-obtainable EPC requirements on much of the Housing Stock.
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Stephen Arnold
09 May 2022 08:59 AM
Is there any body who has signed this letter to the PM actually House anyone ? What they are actually asking the Prime Minister to do is make it even more difficult and costly for us to evict rent dodging, Property Damaging , Anti-social Tenants . Landlords do not Evict Tenants for no reason.
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Stephen Arnold
09 May 2022 08:36 AM
I agree with Grumpy Dog, Arears that used to be full of affordable properties to rent prior to 2016. Now have virtually nothing available. This situation has been caused by the Government and Councils.
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Stephen Arnold
08 May 2022 09:03 AM
It was all working quite well till Osborne started the attack on the Private rental sector . Knowing full well that it would cause an housing shortage and increase in rents . Because it had been tried and failed in Ireland. Then allowing councils to issue eye watering fines against Landlords without having to go to court , where the council is Judge Jury Executioner and beneficiary . As for selective Licenses what morons in the Secretary of states office are allowing blanket selective license to areas. Do they really believe , the councils who claim that whole of their areas have low housing demand occupied by nothing but anti-social Private renters. If this is the case in in any area should the Councillors not all resign ?
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Stephen Arnold
14 April 2022 20:16 PM
The Government and Councils are to blame for the current situation . They have successfully forced many private Landlords out . By excessive Taxation and over Regulation . Landlords that are left have to be especially careful before they house anyone. I certainly am. The next round of Anti-Landlord Regulation EPC , and banning of section 21 will make things far worse.
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Stephen Arnold
14 April 2022 08:07 AM
This is a soup of the Government and Council making . They know (or they should know ) That punitive Taxes (section 24) and constant unnecessary over regulation, and now inflation will cause rent to rise. Everything has to be paid out of the rent
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Stephen Arnold
30 March 2022 09:18 AM
Great Work by the Scottish Government . The New Deal for Tenants. One report states that there were 222570 fewer rental properties in Scotland, between 2016 and 2019. Also According to a City Lets report 3 Feb 2022. Rental stock has reduced by 32% s1nce 2018 . To an all time low. Rents have also reached to an all time high . A 3 Bed in Edinburgh average price £1531 PCM . So it`s all going quite well really. So unless your wedged up. The new deal for Tenants will probably be no deal.
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Stephen Arnold
21 March 2022 15:31 PM
I agree ripping floors up for a possible 1 or 2 point is ridiculous If you have to rip up the Solid Floors to put insulation underneath the savings will be minute. The pay back time will be 100`s of years. Tricia is correct try checking EPC in your streets the reports are not consistent with the work done.
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Stephen Arnold
04 March 2022 08:55 AM
It is probably only a small number of Cases taken to Court , because it is a small number of incidents. What will happen in reality is any Tenant facing eviction for any reason will give it a go , receive Legal Aid so they have no skin in the game, hence nothing to Loose. and a Jackpot if they win . As for significant financial risks for Landlords I agree. Scottish Landlords will be facing a significant financial risk even renting a property in Scotland. Is it now worth the risk and aggro of being a Scottish Landlord ?
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Stephen Arnold
03 March 2022 08:49 AM
On one of my properties the recommendation was external cladding cost between £12000 and £18000 , I the payback time from the alleged savings of over 200 years .
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Stephen Arnold
26 February 2022 15:16 PM
This article lacks clarity , has the Tenant dumped the waste ? or has the landlord dumped the ex tenants waste after the tenant have vacated ?
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Stephen Arnold
25 February 2022 09:51 AM
I think many Landlords feel they are being driven out by the Government and Councils.
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Stephen Arnold
22 February 2022 10:38 AM
WELL DONE WAKEFIELD , This is how it should be working with Landlords, Not trying to fine and penalise them and using Private Landlords as Cash cows to be milked at every opportunity. Hopefully this will help to attract Private Landlords into the area knowing that they have at least a chance of a fairer system. With regards to Council inspections, Tenants facing eviction will always be advised by Citizens Advice , The Council , and Legal Aid advisers to have the Council Inspect your property for HSSR compliance in order to frustrate the process increasing costs and time. It appears to make no difference if the Tenant has done the damage you will have to put everything in order.
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Stephen Arnold
22 February 2022 10:25 AM
The Councils and Government have a rental crisis because of their Policies of over Taxation and regulation at every opportunity. When the impose extra punitive costs on Private Landlords the costs like any business have to be passed on. If there is a 58 % reduction in rental stock in the Last 3 years. ( Which I tend to believe because in some of the streets I have properties in most of the private Landlords have sold up). This is before the looming EPC disaster.
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Stephen Arnold
21 February 2022 08:45 AM
Mr Bourne is Correct, Landlords can no longer afford to take on less than Perfect Tenants with Guarantors. I do not think any Landlord will have the appetite to rent a £100 to 200k value Property to anyone if they cannot get the Property Back . The Government should stop listening to Left Wing Pressure Groups and activist . And encourage Private Landlords to help solve the housing crises .
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Stephen Arnold
10 February 2022 08:03 AM
Tenants will also be a facing higher rents. If the Government and Councils carry on as they are Tenants will not have to worry about Gas and Electricity bills . They will not have a rental home to keep warm
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Stephen Arnold
09 February 2022 08:22 AM
It is not Rocket Science, More regulation, Costs and Taxation of Landlords, = Higher Rents and More homelessness. The council waiting lists, and Rents have never been higher.
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Stephen Arnold
09 February 2022 08:17 AM
I have just checked on The Government EPC Website in the whole Street where I have a rented Terraced Property. In the street of approximately 100 Houses there is not one registered at a C grade. You would have thought if you had the same insulation ,Boilers Glazing etc you would get the same rating . But you don`t they are all different . The cost of the External Wall insulation is between £ 12 and £18000 pounds. For the benefit of only a few points. Or taking your floor up for £4000 to get one point. I am not against Insulation that is cost effective. A few years ago the street, and area was full of rented properties , Many of the tenants had lived there for years, Now there are very few. And the ones left are now very selective ,Universal Credit Tenants are finding it almost Impossible to find anything to rent. In the words of one local estate agent, Landlords are selling up because it is all pay out. The Government need to start listening to private Landlords, and the Councils need to stop regarding Private Landlords as cash Cows.
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Stephen Arnold
07 February 2022 10:31 AM
It would be nice if the article clarify whose rubbish it actually was. So we could have a balanced opinion. The Councillor is correct it does bring an area and it would need to be moved. But who should do the moving.
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Stephen Arnold
31 January 2022 19:27 PM
In the real World people need somewhere to live and private sector landlords who house 20% of the Housing needs of the Country have on the whole done a very good job. Tenants who pay the rent on time , and look after the property are not usually evicted. I have used section 21 to evict Tenants in every Case there was Considerable rent arrears. And often property damage. I did not use Section 8 because it is not fit for purpose and can involve the Landlord in substantial Costs. Government Policy concerning Section 24 Tax , and un realistic, expensive EPC requirements , and constant legislation will force many Landlords to have increase rents or seek possession in order to exit the Market .
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Stephen Arnold
18 January 2022 09:12 AM
I agree Jo, I also have tenants who have not had a rent increase for over 5 years . I also try to keep the rents affordable especially for Pensioners , and Families. I will have to increase the rents this year because my cost have increase considerably due to Section 24 Taxation, Selective Licence Fees. and very soon many Landlords will all be faced with crippling costs to comply with EPC regulations.
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Stephen Arnold
18 January 2022 08:43 AM
It is clearly time for Private Landlords in Hackney to sell up. It is not worth the Risk.
From:
Stephen Arnold
18 December 2021 08:28 AM
Rents are soaring , because of Government and local authority policies. Section 24, Selective License, Eye watering fines for landlords without proper legal redress. Both the Government ,and Local Authorities view private Landlords as cash Cows. The Government were well aware when it introduced Section 24 that it would cause rent increases, and housing shortages . Because it had been tried and failed in Ireland. With regards to Selective Licenses, When it was introduced I believe its aim was to Pin Point areas that had high crime rates. Low housing demands. Not envelop 30k-40000 + private tenants. 85% of which were happy with their Private Landlord.
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Stephen Arnold
14 December 2021 09:02 AM
I am sure everyone reading this article will be surprised the Law Society is in favour of of an increase in clients, providing of course Legal Aid fees are increased.
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Stephen Arnold
30 November 2021 07:44 AM
The AST was introduced in the Housing Act of 1988. An enlightened piece of legislation the aim was to make renting property fair Landlords and Tenants. On the whole it has worked extremely successfully providing affordable Homes to millions of Families. Section 21 is a vital part of Landlords having the confidence that they can invest/risk their own money, Not Tax Payers , in a rental property. And actually get the property back if they need or want to at the end of the tenancy term by giving the correct notice. Without having to spend a fortune in Legal Fees, and hours trying to comply with over complicated and unnecessary rules and regulations, causing delays. Where the non rent paying /Anti social Tenant will have no expenses sparred free access to all of the Government, Legal Profession , and Local Authorities resources they can muster to stop you getting your property back . The effects of recent Government and Council policies, Whilst helping the few have had the effect of increasing homelessness , and rents. for the many.
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Stephen Arnold
03 November 2021 09:53 AM
The private rental sector was virtually no existent until the introduction of the AST in the 80s . Section 8 and section 21 , were crucial in attracting private investors. By 2007 there were 2.8 Million households in the private sector , By 2017 this had increased to 4.5 Million Households . Collectively we house an higher proportion of tenants than all the social housing providers combined . With 85% of our tenants perfectly happy with their homes. But the Government is not listening to us, it prefers to listen to self serving organisation who house no-one, and will not be the ones facing being homeless , as Landlords sell up. or sky high rents as we are forced like any business to cover our costs.
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Stephen Arnold
28 October 2021 19:35 PM
When they announce these policies do they actually think things through ? From the information in the above report it appears Landlords will have to seek Possession of any properties currently let to single parents, and probably any one on less than £2000 per month. Before the regulation comes in to force. And either sell up , or find tenants on better incomes. Other wise they may be faced substantial losses. And who is going to house Low income tenants. Have they got enough Council houses to house them.
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Stephen Arnold
01 September 2021 07:50 AM
Well written Dr Ross , If the Government continue this war on Landlords we will all have to find a way to sell up, or risk one bad tenant bankrupting you. I did write something very similar to My MP Last week. No reply yet.
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Stephen Arnold
09 February 2021 10:57 AM
I agree with Andrew, As soon as you mention Tenantanted house the phone is put down . The work you have to do on the first list in order have something of the second list, in many instances are ridiculous and will never be cost effective. And your quotes will be eye watering. Saving you NOWT It may be suitable for some owner occupiers who are not price conscious . But with regards to rented properties there is nothing for tenants.
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Stephen Arnold
19 November 2020 09:29 AM
What has happened to our once great nation. We used to be a nation of innovation and Grafters. Now your probably better off sitting on your back side waiting for your benefits. Covid will have to be paid for and the best way is to encourage people to take responsibility for themselves. Create jobs and get people off benefits. By driving out the small landlord in favour of the big Landlord he is creating more problems. Small mum and pop landlords are more likely to keep rents low. The do not usually factor in the time cost of being a landlord. Also the small landlord is more likely to be employing local tradesmen to do maintenance. hence creating Jobs and tax revenue. It also solves the housing shortage. The PRS is being taxed and Regulated to extinction.
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Stephen Arnold
13 November 2020 11:50 AM
With regards to Bucklands letter Do Rent Arrears Count as an exception ?
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Stephen Arnold
10 November 2020 10:51 AM
Shelter and Generation Free Rent, are lobbying groups who need to keep creating problems, to get funding and to follow their own Political Agenda which appears to be free accommodation for all. I imagine most of their clients are the small proportion of tenants who are rent dodgers. No Tenant should expect to be able to live for free. The government and local authorities have the power and resources to help Genuine tenants, by way of furlough payments, Universal Credits, and discretionary Housing benefit payments. If the tenant chooses to keep these payments then they should be out. With a quick and cheap process. It`s not rocket science to establish if someone is eight weeks in arrears. Telling tenants they cannot be evicted for years is madness. According to the Trust for London webb site (one of the sponsors of generation Rent) The Courts are putting of hearings for months some till 2023. In a bid to control the number of evictions. By that time most Landlords will be bankrupt.
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Stephen Arnold
10 November 2020 10:37 AM
I too want tenants who pay the rent and look after the property and I certainly evict tenants who don`t pay. I have no intention of housing any rent dodger, Or anyone else for free. Rent Dodgers make it difficult for Genuine People because now it is too risky to take a chance.
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Stephen Arnold
09 November 2020 16:06 PM
Of Course Landlords care about homelessness. The majority of Private Tenants are very happy both their Landlord and their PRS Homes. And the Landlords happy with their Tenants. I have never felt in competition with fraudulent Landlords whoever they are I don`t think I have ever met one. I disagree with having to jump through hoops, why tenants run up arrears, laughing at you and spending a fortune to remove non paying tenants , and tenants that damage the property.
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Stephen Arnold
09 November 2020 08:46 AM
There were virtually No Private renters prior to the de-regulation of Private under the housing Act 1988. by 2010 there were 2.8 Million private renters. This had grown to 4.5 million by 2018.(a) The number has grown for a reason because the system was working . How many of the 4.5 million have been housed by Shelter for the £15 million they have received in public funding. (b) NOT ONE. All they do in reality is keep none paying Tenants in the property longer , denying a paying tenant a home. If the Government wants to read reports they should be Reading Joseph Rountry Reports . (Who provide Homes.) There are a few of them . But basically the more you regulate the worse it is for the tenants. How much has Osborn`s section 24, and Selective Licenses cost Tenants. Not just in increase rents. But actually having somewhere to live. (a) Governments report into housing 2018. (b) Tax Payers Alliance.
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Stephen Arnold
08 November 2020 19:21 PM
There is no Government support for Landlords, It is pay out, pay out, pay out. That is the Government and Council Policy. And this will remain their Policy. And it is a £30000 fine for you for almost anything. Most of the non paying tenants who match the criteria for possession under the twelve month rule are not Covid Casualties. They are not paying because they do not have to. Is this Letter from Buckland something New , are Bailiffs finally going to enforce court possession orders?
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Stephen Arnold
06 November 2020 10:01 AM
I had to read it twice, good News. Well Done one Leicester. They may not be able to help in every case but if they can help in a few this has to be good. Taking this a bit further would it work on a national level ?
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Stephen Arnold
02 November 2020 20:45 PM
Any Cases being processed by the Courts at the Moment are at least 12 Months behind with their rental payments. The Government has developed a `Fast Track System to Process them. So the Bailiffs should also be going out within seven days of them ignoring the 14 day possession notice. There is plenty of people looking for Jobs so if there are not enough Court Bailiffs employ More. If there are no children involved and they have been evicted after keeping the Housing benefits the Council should be under obligation to house them.
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Stephen Arnold
30 October 2020 10:40 AM
One of the most important things with a New Boiler is realibility . In schemes before across the country you could have a free boiler if you were on Benefits etc. But you only got a 2year guarantee. If however you bought the exact same boiler yourself and had it fitted you coule get a 5 year or even a 7 year Guarantee. I did phone boiler makers and scheme operators about why the difference ?. Lets hope a proper guarantee is supplied at least 5 years.
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Stephen Arnold
08 April 2019 10:32 AM
Private Landlords are going to be in a terrible predicament when the new rules come in , Thanks Paragon for taking the time to carefully consider the situation hopefully other lenders such as TMW, and Birmingham Midshires will also offer support. Private Landlords are about to become an endangered species, A good article if you want to see how bad it going to be is found by searching Barclay`s Landlord Taxes. (hope this helps)
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