Nothing offends a certain kind of rightwing well-bred Englishman more than a self-made lefty with cash. You've sinned twice - first by breaking into their club and second by not even having the decen… (View Post)

There's a certain type of "accidental landlord" who has to rent out their own property on a temporary basis because of eg a temporary overseas posting, to cover the mortgage and council tax… (View Post)

It's literally not. Landlords are simply capitalists providing a service and earning a return on their capital investment. The main reason, IMHO, that the landord/tenant relationships feels so unfair… (View Post)

I rent a flat in Southwark and luckily knew about the requirement for a license (it is complicated - it doesn't even apply to all wards in the borough). I don't use a lettings agent so I did my own r… (View Post)

If it ain't broke don't fix it. The monarchy is serving us pretty well. It's a source of political stability in an uncertain world and a source of continuity in a time of flux. IMHO we would be mad t… (View Post)