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And even Private Eye which usually seems to me to be a well balanced source of news. When it mentions landlords/tenants it takes the government line without looking at the downsides of removing section 21 etc.

From: Matthew Bowns 12 April 2024 07:47 AM

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Hi Shane If you're happy to say, how much do these licences cost? Thanks

From: Matthew Bowns 10 January 2024 12:21 PM

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I run a heating installation and maintenance company. Changing boiler is not as simple as it might appear. Some require large amounts of work and parts; some are relatively quick, easy and cheap. So both Michael and William are correct. We put in boilers at a range of prices, from about £2200 to £7500 upwards. Each job is different. Prices also vary around the country. We operate in a relatively costly area, so our costs (therefore our prices) are more than in some other areas. You will also note that the recent government levy on boiler manufacturers (introduced this month) has increased the purchase price for a boiler by £95 - £ 125. Another brilliant 'green' scheme. It is also becoming apparent that some air source heat pump installations are being removed and being replaced with gas boilers as some are failing to give enough heat. It seems that the 'jury is still out' on heat pumps.

From: Matthew Bowns 09 January 2024 07:46 AM

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We are down to 2 from 6 a few years ago

From: Matthew Bowns 02 December 2023 13:19 PM

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Are there any statistics on how many tenants are actually injured by electrical faults in the installations? Or is this just another unnecessary set of regulations and, in this case, uncalled-for advice? I don't know - perhaps there is a real need for this?

From: Matthew Bowns 02 November 2023 07:46 AM

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Sadly, we have now sold 5. 2 left - and their future is in doubt. Of course by the time cgt and the remainder of the mortgages (about 30% of the value) is paid off, it doesn't leave a huge amount. These were to be a pension and to provide good quality long term accommodation. Aah well.

From: Matthew Bowns 19 October 2023 07:34 AM

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Agreed Peter. We're only small scale, but have sold 4. Only 2 remaining - and these are the 2 relatively upmarket houses, but we'll keep them under review.

From: Matthew Bowns 27 July 2023 07:54 AM

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Five sold so far The economic consequences of less lets available are that we will have a much less flexible workforce. Until now, it's been possible to do a short employment contract - or to try a new job, by renting for a while. Or simply to move to a new job and renting while looking to purchase. A disaster all round

From: Matthew Bowns 17 May 2023 07:54 AM

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Incidentally, another one 'sale agreed' last week. Regretfully.

From: Matthew Bowns 19 April 2023 14:13 PM

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Amazing how many people write articles telling us, experienced landlords, how to manage our businesses. But it's always just a way to advertise. In another capacity, I deal with a National managing agent who charges trades persons 16% of each invoice. Inevitably, their landlords end up paying this. When the invoice is, say £2-3K, 16% represents a lot of money for very little work.

From: Matthew Bowns 19 April 2023 14:11 PM

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As a heating engineer, I see many installations. The current generation of heat pumps just don't work well for most houses. So the whole approach is wrong. Just another example of government trying to impose improperly researched solutions.

From: Matthew Bowns 22 February 2023 08:46 AM

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I run a gas and plumbing company. We do good quality work and respond quickly when needed. We also have an office so calls are answered. I'm rather unimpressed to be described as pretty useless!

From: Matthew Bowns 22 December 2022 17:42 PM

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I completed the sale on another last Friday. Whether to sell the next - I'm unsure. The only reason not to is that I don't want to upset the lives of my tenants. The change to CGT means that there is less incentive to hold on until next year. The original plan was to provide good quality accomodation, and never to sell. A plan to help with my retirement. However sucessive governments have changed my plan considerably. Matthew

From: Matthew Bowns 28 November 2022 12:10 PM

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Third one being sold - just waiting for exchange of contracts. A sad day

From: Matthew Bowns 10 October 2022 07:38 AM

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I now have a purchaser on sale #3 - providing it goes through. It's a shame

From: Matthew Bowns 14 September 2022 10:52 AM

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Hi Matthew I'm interested - where did this figure originate? Matthew

From: Matthew Bowns 08 August 2022 14:27 PM

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1 sold so far. I'm awaiting the White paper before making any further decisions.

From: Matthew Bowns 14 April 2022 12:30 PM

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Having re-read that I should add - 'with great regret - I'd intended to keep these houses for a very long time'

From: Matthew Bowns 31 March 2022 10:08 AM

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I'll also be out - and so will my tenants

From: Matthew Bowns 31 March 2022 07:38 AM

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The NRLA do not represent me. If I have to spend somewhere between £5-10K on each property the money wil have to come from somewhere. Where? When all houses have to meet EPC C then I'll be happy to do my part. I'm the meantime, I've sold one so far.

From: Matthew Bowns 20 December 2021 07:46 AM

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I'm in my mid sixties and cannot see a good reason for investing heavily in my portfolio. So I'm thinking of selling my Victorian terraces. It's a real shame for my (long term)tenants who would like to stay. It's also a shame to take more houses out of the rental sector. And a shame for me as these were to be part of my pension. But I cannot justify the cost and effort of organising and paying for the work.

From: Matthew Bowns 04 December 2021 11:37 AM

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I'm afraid that I don't believe the survey results. I wonder who they sampled?????

From: Matthew Bowns 12 December 2019 14:54 PM

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Well, I was just starting to think that the Lib-dems were talking some sense. Not any more.

From: Matthew Bowns 19 September 2018 09:25 AM

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This article appears to perpetuate the myth that small landlords are necessarily 'amateur', which is often linked with being 'bad' landlords. My portfolio may be only 3 houses, but they are well run with satisfied and happy tenants. The are also not highly leveraged. There are many examples of large landlords not providing a proper service to their tenants. Small landlords are an important part of the housing mix, and should be regarded as such.

From: Matthew Bowns 13 July 2018 12:01 PM

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