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A car Vs house analogy is better than a house Vs house one
I feel a poll is in order.
it's not about house vs house, it's about tax vs. certification. Can you see the difference? It's not that subtle."Mrs. Pench, you've won the car contest, would you like a triumph spitfire or 3000 in cash?" He smiled.
Mrs. Pench took the money. "What will you do with it all? Not that it's any of my business," he giggled.
"I think I'll become an alcoholic," said Betty.0 -
Anything that drives out the Johnny come lately, easy money brigade and forces LL's to be responsible professionals can only be a good thing. IMO.
Yawn! Hello again bitter and twisted.
You still have not answered to how we can stop you fliting away owing £1000's pounds, and giving several names to the utility companies0 -
Guy_Montag wrote: »it's not about house vs house, it's about tax vs. certification. Can you see the difference? It's not that subtle.
I suppose you've bought into the governments propaganda, that it is about saving the enviroment and regulation and not about relieving us of more money.
You're right, it's not subtle.
To go with the car Vs house analogy. A car under three years old requires no M.O.T. certificate. So why can't a house built before 'x' date require no certificate.Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.0 -
Surely it should be a house built after 'x' date that doesn't a certificate, assuming that certain standards will be met by the builder. Just like with vehicles.
In fact any property that you add to your portfolio after the 1st June will come with a report as part of the HIP, so it will only be your current dwellings that you need to get checked & you'll only need to do this at the end of the tenancy. No nicking the deposit of your current tenants to subsidize it though.
The reasons I like this
1) It encourages landlords to upgrade sh!tty property
2) It gives tenants information about the quality of the property, the white goods & using those as a proxy the quality of the landlord.
3) Assuming 1 is true, it will cut down on tenants' bills (keeping CPI down & therefore your mortages).
4) Assuming 1 is true it will help reduce UK carbon emissions."Mrs. Pench, you've won the car contest, would you like a triumph spitfire or 3000 in cash?" He smiled.
Mrs. Pench took the money. "What will you do with it all? Not that it's any of my business," he giggled.
"I think I'll become an alcoholic," said Betty.0 -
pickles110564 wrote: »Yawn! Hello again bitter and twisted.
You still have not answered to how we can stop you fliting away owing £1000's pounds, and giving several names to the utility companies
I do indpendent inventories and part of the inspoectin is to take all meter readings and take a photo at the start of the tenancy, and have the tenant sign them off.
this certainly goes some way in proving the tenants liability for utility bills.
Do you not cover yourself for this already I would have thought this be standard for a moneysavingexpert :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:0
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