Autumn Statement discussion

fun4everyone

"Hard working people"


OK we get it.

Miss_Samantha

This is also bad news for landlords. There isn't a single upside for landlords in this.

jimjames wrote: »

But not related to agent fees as you are claiming.

Who knows...

Marvel1

I am neither a tenent or landlord, but see this a good thing for tenants because they charge reference/credit fee and fail no refund.

Some even tell tenants who know no better they must sign a new fixed term and pay.

Also if a landlord wants to use a letting agent they should rightfully pay as they choose they option rather than do it themselves.

jimjames

Miss_Samantha wrote: »

This is also bad news for landlords. There isn't a single upside for landlords in this.

Who knows...

If it was the effect would be seen everywhere. It's not.

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays

Miss_Samantha wrote: »

This is also bad news for landlords. There isn't a single upside for landlords in this....

I don't necessarily agree with this, but even if it were true....


So what? It is not the Government's job to cosset one particular sub sector of society.

Miss_Samantha

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays wrote: »

So what? It is not the Government's job to cosset one particular sub sector of society.

You're right that they do seem to let the less well-off fend for themselves when it comes to finding a home, don't they?

BarryBlue

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays wrote: »

I don't necessarily agree with this, but even if it were true....

So what? It is not the Government's job to cosset one particular sub sector of society.

Maybe not. But it also is not their job to make it more difficult for the people who are providing homes because of their failed policies in building sufficient affordable homes for those 'hard working people' they love to bang on about.

Most private landlords are decent people who have pride in their properties and have a good relationship with their tenants. What needs to happen may be greater protection for decent tenants who play the game properly. But there needs to be no protection for those that don't, the people who damage property and/or don't pay their rent.

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays

Well our beloved leader Martin is on 5Live at the moment saying that if they are passed on to tenants, it won't be on a like for like basis (ie 300 of fees perhaps 150 will be passed on), and that he is wholeheartedly behind it. Also said that more regulation is required in the rental market.

always_sunny

BarryBlue wrote: »

Most private landlords are decent people who have pride in their properties and have a good relationship with their tenants. What needs to happen may be greater protection for decent tenants who play the game properly.

I think it's true for small urban centres though in larger cities where there's shortage of properties not so much.

The first time I rented in London I was really shocked by the shoddy real estate business, surely not something you'd expect in a civilised Western country.

Between referencing, AST drafting, inventory and eclairs it costed around £500 for 2 people.

The second time I rented in London it was even worse, within 12 months of my AST I was approached with a 5% increase and having to redo the merry-go-round. In those 12 months never late once, not a single issue with the flat, etc;

LL was keen for me to stay longer but EA sold the idea that they could squeeze even more.
They need to be put back in their place!

Miss_Samantha

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays wrote: »

Well our beloved leader Martin is on 5Live at the moment saying that if they are passed on to tenants, it won't be on a like for like basis (ie 300 of fees perhaps 150 will be passed on), and that he is wholeheartedly behind it. Also said that more regulation is required in the rental market.

My friend Vicky said the contrary today when I met her at the nail salon, so it seems we're back to square one.