Legislation

Matthew Payne

Discounting is for dummies...

I don’t mean it really, if you do discount then you aren’t a dummy, I just wanted to get your attention. I am however tempted to email...

Matthew Payne

Never negotiate on an empty stomach

A look at the recent calls for an SDLT extension as a test case for how the methodology of negotiation has a direct bearing on the outcome.

Matthew Payne

The £7 Trillion game of property Craps

Benjamin Franklin once famously penned, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” and probably no more...

Matthew Payne

The £25bn eco bill for the PRS

Last month the government launched yet another consultation, this time into, “Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes...

Matthew Payne

Landlords - Rent Arrears - Be Prepared

The Fleur-de-lis is historically associated with everything to do with France and was widely used by the French Catholic Church, French...

Matthew Payne

“No fault” eviction of the PRS

You often hear the use of Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act described as a “No Fault” eviction, where tenants are evicted from their...

Matthew Payne

Record keeping matters more than ever

In the 15th Century, very detailed records were kept in ink by quill in papyrus ledgers, stacked in rows on heavy wooden shelves...

Matthew Payne

Believe half of what you read?

I am minded writing this piece as some old advice has been starkly reminded to me by recent events and the commentary surrounding them....

Matthew Payne

Section 21 abolition - madness or design?

Why is it when the government plans to legislate in a particular area, they seem to launch a consultation and then ignore all...

Matthew Payne

Tenants and Agents are still not aware

It has become clear since the Tenant Fees Act came into force on June 1, 2019 that there appears at least to be some continued confusion...

Matthew Payne

Welcome to Aficionado Property Consultants

This month sees the launch of the new website, so welcome to the blog. Here you will find regular posts on topics across the property...

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