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Chris Parkinson

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Shelter should have been blasting the government over the indiscriminate, overblown eviction ban. Smaller landlords have either been hit hard, like myself, by those exploiting the ban, or seen the contempt with which landlords are viewed and treated. It has become obvious that it is now very high risk, low gain. This government has refused to pay compensation to those who have been battered by malicious tenants. Many landlords have simply decided to 'chuck it'.

From: Chris Parkinson 19 November 2021 10:17 AM

One more thing. The aforementioned campaigners are too spineless to react when told about their folly. They haven't got the integrity to face their victims. These are the people who have the government's ear. Are you listening Jenrick, Buckland? Are any of you listening? Are you going to admit responsibility when the lettings market is all but destroyed. Are you going to explain this to the genuine would-be tenants.

From: Chris Parkinson 16 November 2020 11:33 AM

We keep hearing about forthcoming exemptions for egregious cases but they never materialise. If Buckland , Jenrick or Johnson were losing money because of this, there would be no hesitation. I'm sick of hearing campaigners raging about nasty old landlords, without acknowledging the fact that their demands are protecting downright thieves.

From: Chris Parkinson 16 November 2020 11:22 AM

I agree, but for one small detail. I can see why responsibilities should return even a few hundred thousand per year. It has been argued though that it is hard to justify paying more than the traditional superstar, the brain or heart surgeon. However, salaries of several million per year may be a little excessive. Especially when these reward kicking a ball around a lawn or diving a gas-guzzling car around a track for a couple of hours every two weeks.

From: Chris Parkinson 11 November 2020 12:56 PM

Those who seek to rent because they can't afford to buy, so like to blame landlords for their situation. 1. They can't afford the deposit, so they can't buy. That's the landlords' fault. 2. Rents are high. That's greedy landlords. Sorry chums but . . . 1. Mortgage lenders do not trust anyone and are not prepared to take a risk. THAT's why you need a deposit. Not because landlord's dictate. 2. Rents may be higher than they need to be because of the liabilities and burdens placed on landlords.

From: Chris Parkinson 11 November 2020 12:45 PM

I'll be quiet now.

From: Chris Parkinson 03 September 2020 16:02 PM

Mind you, this is a good way of advertising. Anyone out there know someone who wants to buy a two bedroom, so-called cottage with garage, private parking, workshop, garden etc.? Available as soon as the parasite has been extricated.

From: Chris Parkinson 03 September 2020 16:00 PM

Seriously though, she hasn't even got a car. She doesn't have a woodworking hobby or weld things to put in town centres. The whole place is completely wasted on her. They talk about doing this to stop homelessness. I don't suppose she's allowing some poor wretch to sleep in the spare bedroom.

From: Chris Parkinson 03 September 2020 15:56 PM

Sorry Paul, I missed this. I've only just seen it. I hang my head in shame. I'm not familiar yet how the reply-edit-like bit works. I'm new to this.

From: Chris Parkinson 03 September 2020 15:48 PM

There will be one benefit for those who choose to carry on letting. The places will be so scarce, rents could rise significantly. No doubt Bungle will enjoy avoiding that issue. He will conclude that: "Erm, landlords will erm be erm, er ABSOLUTELY! ... to blame for this"

From: Chris Parkinson 03 September 2020 10:27 AM

Well, no doubt they will have a lot of fun trying to work it out. Undoubtedly, some will. Then they can try explaining it to their MPs. That will be the real challenge. Hopefully this will haunt them when they're competing for the few remaining lets.

From: Chris Parkinson 03 September 2020 09:45 AM

Great opportunities for renters, part 2. If you feel really adventurous, you can move on and let it to a complete stranger. The conditions will be much stricter and there will be serious liabilities. However, you will enjoy the total respect of the tenants because they will appreciate your providing them with an affordable home.

From: Chris Parkinson 03 September 2020 09:04 AM

Great opportunities for renters. You are about to see a wave of houses for sale. All you need to exercise your right-to-buy, is about £20,000 to use as a deposit*. This is because mortgage lenders don't trust anyone and are not prepared to take any risks. You will need about £2,000 to pay solicitors, surveyors etc. Well you need to protect your investment. You will then have the responsibility of dealing with all of those issues, such as roof leaks, electrical safety, plumbing, smoke and fire alarms, subsidence, the list goes on. This can be expensive but that's no problem. *This is for a fairly modest house Unless it is in an expensive area, in which case, double it.

From: Chris Parkinson 03 September 2020 09:03 AM

Yes, I'll certainly be out of the game as soon as possible. The tenants taking their revenge, as I'm sure they see it, are often too cowardly to face it. Mine definitely is. If only I could confront her to ask WHY? What have I done, other than provide a two bedroom house with a garden, off-street parking, a secure garage, with power and lighting, a large secure workshop, also with power and lighting, for just £475 per month?

From: Chris Parkinson 02 September 2020 14:25 PM

My house is being seized by this government, to provide housing for someone who is not only refusing to pay, despite working, but refusing to respond to attempts at communication. Meanwhile, I'm renting house. I can't use equity from my house as a deposit to buy for myself. Politicians supporting holus-bolus, this ill-conceived, blunt instrument, are showing that they are mere glory seekers. Why can't they explain why belligerent tenants shouldn't be deprived of this shield?

From: Chris Parkinson 01 September 2020 15:22 PM

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