Dyson Fury Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) The horse is very dead, but Ros is still flogging it: https://www.property118.com/reply-serious-flaws-btl-article-economist/ Quote For an indepth analysis of the implications of this iniquitous tax levy, I refer you to my report: etc etc etc Quote ‘Buy-to-letters sometimes compete with first-time buyers for property—and they often win, since they tend to have bigger incomes. ‘ In fact, it would have again been more accurate and less biased to frame this as landlords and first time buyers mostly not competing for the same houses. This was the finding of the independent research from the London School of Economics and is also common sense to landlords. First time buyers don’t want our houses of multiple occupation and they don’t want the little terraces in grubby streets known for drug-taking and/or areas full of benefit claimants. Conversely, speaking personally, I have never wanted the new-builds which are promoted to first time buyers, as the rent is often not sufficient to cover the mortgage and other costs of the business. Comedy gold!! Edited February 5, 2018 by Dyson Fury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump Invective Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dyson Fury said: The horse is very dead, but Ros is still flogging it: https://www.property118.com/reply-serious-flaws-btl-article-economist/ etc etc etc Comedy gold!! That woman!!! Her points can be picked apart quite readily, but the unintentional self-criticism/criticism of landlords is - as you say - hilarious, and parodic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewig Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Name: Bos "Train" Wreck Occupation: DEBTjunkie (renowned) Purpose of loan: houses of multiple occupation and little terraces in grubby streets known for drug-taking and/or areas full of benefit claimants Hobbies: DEBT Approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 19 minutes ago, thewig said: Name: Bos "Train" Wreck Occupation: DEBTjunkie (renowned) Purpose of loan: houses of multiple occupation and little terraces in grubby streets known for drug-taking and/or areas full of benefit claimants Hobbies: DEBT Approved. Dr Bos Train wreck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bland Unsight Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I do love it when Bosher turns on the charm. TL;DR version: you published biased crap, let me know if you want me to write an article for you. Quote Finally, on a more general point, I would like to say that I was until recently a subscriber to the Economist and assumed that when I read articles on specialised subjects, that these were accurate, independent and unbiased. The fact that as an expert in the field of the private rented sector I can see all the flaws in the above article, calls into question the probity of all of the articles in the Economist about subjects on which I have no expertise. I would very much like you to get back to me with your thoughts and those of the journalist concerned, on my critique. I would also be happy to write an article for you on this or related matters if you would like; it would be especially advisable for the Economist to publish an article on the new tax levy on landlords and I would happy to write that for you. Yours faithfully. Dr Rosalind Beck Sure the the editor at The Economist will be biting her arm off for some of that top quality snappy Bosher prose; "You had me at 'calls into question the probity'" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bland Unsight Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, spyguy said: Dr Bos Train wreck! Indeed I am loving the idea of her being an "an academic portfolio landlord (one who runs a property business whilst also studying the intricacies of the private rented sector)" I understand that following the success of her recent ESRC grant application Bosher has appointed a research assistant to help with the next Ros Report, pictured below. Edited February 5, 2018 by Beary McBearface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bland Unsight Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I knew this would be apt sooner or later: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si1 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) Wtf is an academic portfolio landlord? I know what the following are: Academic writer Academic peer reviewer Academic researcher Academic supervisor Academic manager Academic editor By extension, I can only assume that an academic portfolio landlord is somebody who owns lots of houses that she rents out to academics, from an academic institution...? Edited February 5, 2018 by Si1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewig Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Si1 said: Wtf is an academic portfolio landlord? I know what the following are: Academic writer Academic peer reviewer Academic researcher Academic supervisor Academic manager By extension, I can only assume that an academic portfolio landlord is somebody who owns lots of DEBT houses that she rents out to academics, from an academic institution...? you'd be bang on in that assumption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewig Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, Beary McBearface said: I knew this would be apt sooner or later: Demonic, with a capital DEBT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bland Unsight Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Si1 said: Wtf is an academic portfolio landlord? I don't know what one is, but I've can tell you what one looks like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bland Unsight Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, Si1 said: Wtf is an academic portfolio landlord? I can also provide some information regarding the methodologies employed by Bosher whilst unlocking the "intricacies of the private rented sector", given that many of the answers are in the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si1 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 45 minutes ago, Beary McBearface said: I can also provide some information regarding the methodologies employed by Bosher whilst unlocking the "intricacies of the private rented sector", given that many of the answers are in the computer. Her academic CV that I could find: http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250392 https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/Abstract.aspx?id=180938 Mebbe worth examining for competency in housing economics, finance etc. What with being an academic portfolio landlord.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah-so Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 22 minutes ago, Si1 said: Her academic CV that I could find: http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250392 https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/Abstract.aspx?id=180938 Mebbe worth examining for competency in housing economics, finance etc. What with being an academic portfolio landlord.... She confuses having a PhD in hanging around university for too long with having an academic understanding of the housing marke. In reality her observations are generally jejeune, with no depth to the assessment. Instead she just peddles rather the same few arguments that support her financial position - one which happens to earn her a decent income for very little work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavalas Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Step forward Ros, your time is now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 11 hours ago, Si1 said: Her academic CV that I could find: http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250392 https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/Abstract.aspx?id=180938 Mebbe worth examining for competency in housing economics, finance etc. What with being an academic portfolio landlord.... So, a paper of flashing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 11 hours ago, Ah-so said: She confuses having a PhD in hanging around university for too long with having an academic understanding of the housing marke. In reality her observations are generally jejeune, with no depth to the assessment. Instead she just peddles rather the same few arguments that support her financial position - one which happens to earn her a decent income for very little work. Nope. This smells of adult education make qualifications. Way too old to have hung around Uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 12 hours ago, Si1 said: https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/Abstract.aspx?id=180938 Mebbe worth examining for competency in housing economics, finance etc. What with being an academic portfolio landlord.... It could be argued that someone who authors a paper titled 'Rape from Afar' has already studied the basic concept of BTL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbo Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I do hope the economist responds, although I don't think it's written well enough to make the letters page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bland Unsight Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Busta setting someone straight regarding the infamous Mortgage Express trackers at base rate +1.75% and in no way favouring hyperbole... Quote Hi David I am an expert on this matter, in fact, I am the UK’s Leading expert on this subject. I am responsible for the law and my brokerage also arranged more MX BTL mortgages than most if not all others. Rest assured, if you have an MX BTL mortgage then your mortgage is a tracker and can only be varied in line with the BoE base rate. Source He's some kind of mortgage Judge Dredd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewig Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Specialist subject: DEBT Specialism level: Expert Hobbies: fleeing the tax man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 38 minutes ago, thewig said: Specialist subject: DEBT Specialism level: Expert Hobbies: fleeing the tax man Maybe we could commision a BTL Top Trump? Debt level Wierd choice of clothing IQ (Just for DrDoom) Number of times in country court Number of times potfolio sold to Chinese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 54 minutes ago, Beary McBearface said: Busta setting someone straight regarding the infamous Mortgage Express trackers at base rate +1.75% and in no way favouring hyperbole... Source He's some kind of mortgage Judge Dredd. Hes bragging about originating more MX than anyone else. Wow. Bit like claiming youve the most veneral deseases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bland Unsight Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 35 minutes ago, spyguy said: Maybe we could commision a BTL Top Trump? Debt level Wierd choice of clothing IQ (Just for DrDoom) Number of times in country court Number of times potfolio sold to Chinese Other things for consideration Months left on current PCP on the white Range Rover Total hours slept during 2009 Mortgage interest rate on portfolio which will result in bankruptcy by section 24 We could give these measure catchier names; Evoque span, Happy Moron factor and Explosion rate, respectively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi5lo5 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 https://www.property118.com/landlords-union-slams-bbc-panorama-report/ Academic researcher and Landlord's opinion on BBC - No fault eviction episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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