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It’s always “the grand illusion” with the ScotGov!

From: Responsible Landlord 29 September 2021 09:30 AM

It’s high time the landlord representative bodies started 1) representing landlords more and 2) fighting back against the constant bashing the majority of good landlords get on a daily basis. The majority offer a high standard of accommodation .. and I can see many walking if this continues.

From: Responsible Landlord 14 September 2021 08:07 AM

Very bold statement Mark. There are many exceptionally good, professional people/agents out there. These comments help no one.

From: Responsible Landlord 14 September 2021 08:03 AM

Am I actually reading this correctly?

From: Responsible Landlord 31 August 2021 08:58 AM

So basically in Scotland… *A tenant can move in *Give their 28 notice the following day In which time they can *Decorate the whole house, possibly badly and tasteless. *Have a dog, cat, etc in there When they move out *The deposit may not cover the remedial work, odours and cleaning *it’s virtually impossible sometimes to get “anything” back from the Safe Deposit Scheme! Why should we do it? We have worked extremely hard, saved hard to be responsible and self sufficient in later life and a bunch of socialists are aloud to make rules to control our investments and take more and more money off us. Landlords will sell up The cost of buying is getting further out of reach for first timers Will be stunned if any of the ScotGovs targets for new social housing are met (where are they going to get the cash?) The housing problem is going to get a whole lot worse very soon, thank our Scottish Government, out of their depth. When’s the next flight to North Korea.

From: Responsible Landlord 24 August 2021 09:31 AM

Who even wants to be a citizen under Krankie?

From: Responsible Landlord 24 August 2021 09:17 AM

Don’t blame the landlords for the lack of housing! Shout loud and blame governments and housing associations that have let you down badly.. Landlords, work hard, save hard and risk their own cash to invest in property. Try it folks… it’s hard work, really hard work with sacrifices, which deserve rewards. I’m sorry but the landlords are an easy target for people and organisations that have taken their eye off the ball, not invested heavily in housing and are now looking for the easy way out and someone else to blame.

From: Responsible Landlord 06 August 2021 09:58 AM

Incentivise landlords to grow their portfolios for the PRS not bully them into selling or finding other ways to capitalise them. Don’t blame them for lack of investment by previous and current government.

From: Responsible Landlord 03 August 2021 08:56 AM

And how the hell are the planners ever going to deal with all of these applications?

From: Responsible Landlord 11 May 2021 08:23 AM

Presumably if this goes ahead then every hotel and bed and breakfast should accept pets in their premises and allow them to sleep in the rooms. Same principle. 🤷‍♂️

From: Responsible Landlord 23 April 2021 08:16 AM

Hi guys, based in Scotland and we currently pay 4% LBT on investment/second homes, horrendous I know. Can you just clarify what is paid in England, is it 2%? We certainly are an easy target, bad news considering we are offering in most cases good quality rental accommodation.

From: Responsible Landlord 23 February 2021 09:59 AM

Good morning I see in this article there’s increased demand for BTL properties by landlords due to the stamp duty holiday. In Scotland we still need to pay 4%, are you exempt at present? Any feedback appreciated

From: Responsible Landlord 11 November 2020 08:23 AM

One thing that’s not being considered here is.. this would take away the option for tenants with allergies/conditions that need properties that have never had pets in them. All that’s happening is your transferring the problem to another area. In addition, some people who actually “own” their home’s don’t want pets, so why inflict this on a landlord. ...I’ve been there, done it, no pets!

From: Responsible Landlord 16 October 2020 10:46 AM

Absolutely Angus, been shouting this for years. Funny Air BnB have never gone to the trouble of ensuring their clients were safe! Probably because it will cost them money to police. I would also say these properties, are investment properties, so the landlord can get the best return on his money. I appreciate it’s an emotive subject but the politicians, authorities and councils want private landlords to fix their lack of investment in new social housing. Will they start asking for the dividends off investors shares?

From: Responsible Landlord 10 August 2020 08:57 AM

I’m sorry, I wouldn’t even go into a Shelter shop. Having run a successful estate and letting agency for 13 years and been a landlord for 35 years, we tried on numerous occasions to talk with them to get help and advice for specific clients in great need of help.. only to be told “we don’t talk to letting agents”. They are so anti landlord they’re actually self defeating and letting poor homeless people down.

From: Responsible Landlord 04 August 2020 12:06 PM

Had this in Scotland for a few years now. Yip, more costs to the landlord.

From: Responsible Landlord 19 June 2020 09:29 AM

As someone once said “the problem with Socialism is, you eventually run out of someone else’s money”!

From: Responsible Landlord 20 May 2020 08:41 AM

I agree 100% Richard. We owned a letting agency in Scotland for 13 years and I’m afraid what was coming out of the “representative bodies” was more or less just legislative updates. In my view they were way too close to Shelter and the Scottish Governments Housing Officers to make a stand, question their intentions or fight for private landlords legal rights. Always felt as if we were leaderless.

From: Responsible Landlord 20 May 2020 08:38 AM

I’ve been a private landlord for over 35 years and just sold my agency after 15 years. Am I missing something here..There is provision in the welfare system for those unable to pay their rent through UC or Housing Benefit. Why are they shouting for a ban on paying “any” rent at all? Genuine question

From: Responsible Landlord 20 May 2020 08:32 AM

No doubt that will be struck from their records under the scheme too.

From: Responsible Landlord 15 May 2020 11:13 AM

Moving forward, there should also be free cars for anyone without one. They should call their local dealership and advise them of the preferred colour asap to allow them to put theses on order. Anyone not wishing a car, will be offered a £15,000 cash alternative. “..sound crazy, well Joe Beswick started it”!

From: Responsible Landlord 15 May 2020 11:07 AM

Lost for words! Remember and send a gift and a moving in card!

From: Responsible Landlord 05 May 2020 10:35 AM

“...but the benefits system is ALREADY in place for people who can’t pay private rents! No story.

From: Responsible Landlord 23 April 2020 09:39 AM

..sorry, no words for this!

From: Responsible Landlord 08 April 2020 11:21 AM

"The problem with Socialism is..you eventually run out of other peoples money"!

From: Responsible Landlord 02 April 2020 15:56 PM

I use the modest "profit" to live on from my rental property income. Should the tenants refuse/are unable to or been told by some irresponsible politician not to pay, is there any Government assistance for me...i am fairly sure there wont be. I'm not holding my breathe for an answer.

From: Responsible Landlord 02 April 2020 15:51 PM

Yip, its a bit like our First Minister in Scotland saying she would let refugees stay in her home..eh none so far!

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From: Responsible Landlord 24 March 2020 09:25 AM

I’ve just checked led the calendar to make sure it’s the April the 1st. The disturbed have taken over the asylum! PS..why not social landlords, I.e Councils and Associations too?

From: Responsible Landlord 05 March 2020 09:35 AM

Absolutely makes my blood boil. If you want to help renters...build some feck'in new council houses! DONT try and control a responsible persons personal investment who has worked tirelessly to build up for their future security and take less off the state in later life" AAAARRGGHHH

From: Responsible Landlord 04 March 2020 12:51 PM

Jeeezzusss....I’m almost giving up. Some great posts above summarising the position well. Half of these guys are actually “Housing Prevention Officers” themselves with comments like this

From: Responsible Landlord 26 February 2020 10:14 AM

Good lord, am I sick of hearing Shelters name!

From: Responsible Landlord 13 February 2020 08:14 AM

Yup..we’ve had the “no fees” scenario in Scotland for many years now. Rents have definitely gone up more than normal, despite telling the Scot Gov, Shelter, etc this would happen..they have no idea!

From: Responsible Landlord 29 January 2020 09:35 AM

I agree 100%. Been a landlord for 40 years, 13 years as a letting agent. This type of self promoting article wastes credible industry news.

From: Responsible Landlord 28 January 2020 08:51 AM

“No deal could be agreed with any of the”! Well there were no buyers then!

From: Responsible Landlord 23 January 2020 07:59 AM

I don’t have any Air BnBs but what about the revenue they bring to the area. Invariably they are used for short breaks? Just a thought

From: Responsible Landlord 17 January 2020 08:12 AM

Morning all, I follow LAT regularly. As a landlord for 41 years and a Scottish based letting agent owner who sold out last year, I am quite surprised at the new regulations that have been introduced in England, that we have had to comply with for many years. Given the number of properties we managed we negotiated c.£150 for the Electrical checks which had to be carriers out by Select or NICEIC contractors. These were around 8 pages *There is no question landlords do complain but I do feel this is one which should be in place The only question mark we came up against was some electricians said these needed to be done 1) after every tenancy 2) every year or 3) however long he deemed it should be retested depending on the condition..which I think is reasonable Their point was, damage could be done during the 5 years by a tenant, which will go unnoticed. Landlords were never agreeing to pay this often Yes..another day in the life of an agent/landlord and another regulation to add to the “50 Shades Of Grey Book”!

From: Responsible Landlord 15 January 2020 09:53 AM

I have to say these words “screamed at me” almost spate out my tea with rage! The tail is wagging the dog here!

From: Responsible Landlord 08 January 2020 09:59 AM

I am actually beginning to wonder who these rented properties belong to? The landlord or the government? It’s a hard enough job ensuring we are selecting well behaved tenants, never mind pets. Presumably this will start to apply to all hotels and BnB’s too then. Housing prevention officers!!

From: Responsible Landlord 04 January 2020 09:01 AM

I have absolutely no words for this scumbag! I sincerely hope the people who are making the decisions against the PRS are watching, as he is far from the only one! This is the risk/reality of renting property

From: Responsible Landlord 13 September 2019 08:54 AM

Presumably they will move onto people who purchased their council houses years ago for c.£7k, put new windows, kitchen and bathroom in and sold for £90k, with a tax free, easy profit? Or are we going to forget about them...

From: Responsible Landlord 11 September 2019 10:28 AM

Many private landlords see this as pension income or funds to cover nursing home care later in life. This will leave more in the chancellors pot for those who need it more. Logical you would think!

From: Responsible Landlord 11 September 2019 09:45 AM

This us the same guy who proposed this..is the economy not in a bad enough state! “In early September, he made a splash with a radical scheme that would require companies to earmark part of their profits to purchase a chunk of their own shares for their workforce.”

From: Responsible Landlord 03 September 2019 08:34 AM

Properties which are not being maintained by landlords is a completely different matter from giving sitting tenants the RTB. There is no logic in this proposal whatsoever...surprise, surprise. Do you honestly think tenants who are in poor condition properties are going to buy the house then suddenly fit new kitchen and bathrooms..with what££. Free cash from Corby ?

From: Responsible Landlord 03 September 2019 08:28 AM

I wonder what Labours views were when Maggie T allowed thousands of sitting council tenants to buy “the governments” council houses at Knock down prices. Many c. £7k The owners upgraded, new kitchen, bathroom, windowed etc. Property then worth c£80k! Where were Labour then when these people netted around £60k profit overnight? Not a cheap!!

From: Responsible Landlord 02 September 2019 09:24 AM

Good lord...not another PB’s!

From: Responsible Landlord 23 August 2019 09:13 AM

Another total mess by the Scot Gov...help!

From: Responsible Landlord 08 August 2019 08:50 AM

More accounts...more bank charges! Duh

From: Responsible Landlord 08 August 2019 08:47 AM

Absolute hypocrisy. We used to run a very successful letting agency and called Shelter many times for advice on behalf of vulnerable applicants who we felt needed additional help and support. On “every” occasion we were told “we don’t talk to letting agents” it needs to be the person direct. Makes my blood boil. I am a constant charity giver, but would not give to Shelter or walk into one of their shops. If the homeless only realised what they were doing!

From: Responsible Landlord 05 August 2019 09:21 AM

Tenant from hell shamelessly destroys rented property causing £20,000 damage BREAKING NEWS 21 June 2019 1127 Reads 11 Comments By Marc Da Silva Tenant from hell shamelessly destroys rented property causing £20,000 damage A private landlord in the Staffordshire was left horrified after nightmare tenants trashed her property and turned it into a drugs den. Jean Fox had to spend £20,000 on repairs and cleaning the property after it took five months to get the nightmare tenant evicted.

From: Responsible Landlord 21 June 2019 09:53 AM

All it needs is a fake random call or a revenge and an innocent agent/landlord could be dangerously targeted . Plus, if every situation is investigated by the group prior to action, why an emergency button?

From: Responsible Landlord 21 June 2019 08:08 AM

Absolutely, a complete lack of understanding or willingness to accept on their part

From: Responsible Landlord 21 June 2019 08:06 AM

Was an absolute disaster in West Lothian with very low take up by agents. Council were unable to give many assurances at a meeting with local letting agents, leaving them with little confidence

From: Responsible Landlord 14 June 2019 08:07 AM

Morning Angus, yes, that about sums things up. We have just sold our large letting agency after receiving a very good offer out the blue. All your points hit a nerve but the real stinger was re Shelter. “Home prevention officers” - on numerous occasions we had applicants we were unable to help due to various reasons. Whilst we were under no obligation or duty to help further, we felt that being a good honest, kind caring agency we contacted Shelter to ask for advice on specific situations, mental health clients, homeless etc and were told “every time” they did not speak to agencies or landlords! I cannot tell you to this day how much I despise a so called charity who do not practice what they preach. We were calling to say HELP, but there was no help coming. That is why I feel so sorry for the invisible homeless when you have an organisation like this

From: Responsible Landlord 05 March 2019 09:33 AM

The matter is not only payment, my understanding is the chance of damage is greater with benefit clients, not generalising

From: Responsible Landlord 04 March 2019 15:16 PM

Having just a sold my large letting agency, at that point the rent “could be paid directly to the landlord”. HOWEVER, this could be reversed at the tenants request at any time, as it’s their money! Most wont take the chance. Anyone know if this rule has been changed?

From: Responsible Landlord 04 March 2019 09:36 AM

The 2 are separate issue here Neil. I honestly believe your family are very decent. The very real concern is that many landlords have had bad experiences with “many” benefit clients. The stats are there to see for non payment, damage and a complete disrespect for someone’s home. This is the reason that most lenders stipulate this in their lending T and Cs. The landlord has no option. It should be the government your family are shouting at to build more council houses to eleviate the problem, not expecting private landlords to pick up the pieces. I genuinely wish them well

From: Responsible Landlord 04 March 2019 09:30 AM

100% agree. These rental are our “investments”. It’s like the government tampering with your stocks and share. Should be illegal

From: Responsible Landlord 04 March 2019 09:24 AM

Many lender stipulate as part of their T and Cs, no benefit clients. Presumably the government need to change this legislation also then? Just wasting everyone’s time, creating more hassle on the day of viewing, for a tenancy that possibly “ain’t gonna get the house”!

From: Responsible Landlord 04 March 2019 09:21 AM

This has to STOP NOW! What other industry is being obliterated with continual additional regulation. Too much because of a few bad landlords. We urgently need more “named” exposure of bad, non paying, disttuctive tenants. C’mon landlord bodies let’s see you standing up for us. We’re being steam rolled here whilst most of us are trying to do a bloody good job!

From: Responsible Landlord 25 February 2019 09:06 AM

100.% agree, terrible

From: Responsible Landlord 04 January 2019 20:04 PM

Nothing new with this “LL checking initiative”, that’s what an agents job is supposed to be. All hype!

From: Responsible Landlord 04 January 2019 10:21 AM

What we need is an open and transparent public register of tenants who are serial non payers, cause thousands of pounds worth of damage and walk away without the slightest recourse toward another unsuspecting landlord claiming “oh, we’ve never rented before, we’ve been staying with parents” Will never happen..too many goodie goodies at the human rights department and data protection, but it seems to be ok to publish bad agencies details! way too soft in this country

From: Responsible Landlord 04 January 2019 10:04 AM

Brilliant post. Very well said!

From: Responsible Landlord 27 November 2018 08:52 AM

Hi S1, would need to check, but my understanding is this is available in some areas. But it is def needed

From: Responsible Landlord 23 November 2018 08:14 AM

Find this article unbelievably inaccurate. Ran a very well respected, triple award winning agency for 13 years and there is no way the rate is below 1% Keen to hear it others feedback

From: Responsible Landlord 22 November 2018 09:36 AM

Very well put, nailed it!

From: Responsible Landlord 01 November 2018 09:44 AM

If they are gong this why not make it law? Are rental tenants lives more important than home owners? Not thought out at all. Plus...do the councils need to do it to their own stock. Doubt it, current private landlord regs don’t apply to council houses. WHY...because they say they don’t have the money, but they expect landlord to find it!

From: Responsible Landlord 26 October 2018 14:34 PM

Just cheered my day up....100% true

From: Responsible Landlord 19 September 2018 09:00 AM

Just hired a motorhome at the value of one third of a first time buyers house and paid for damage waiver. Still had to pay a deposit of £750 No deposit renting! Really!!

From: Responsible Landlord 18 September 2018 08:55 AM

Excellent post! Thank you and amen.

From: Responsible Landlord 18 September 2018 08:13 AM

Interesting article, but why “is it time to put the tenants first”? It should be a system of fairness and balance for both parties and not a one sided deal.

From: Responsible Landlord 12 September 2018 08:37 AM

Will letting agents be involved in validating the tenants information? If not the system is open to misinformation and inaccuracies. This is a welcomed idea, but not without transparency and the facility to expose serial non payers

From: Responsible Landlord 16 August 2018 08:58 AM

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