Oh Rachel....

[Sephiroth]

Anyone who trusts AI results doesn’t know AI

[ianr]

30 minutes ago, Sephiroth said:

Anyone who trusts AI results doesn’t know AI

I can think of several possible motivations for your writing that, but can't tell  which.

[Rockets]

4 hours ago, Friernlocal said:

The Sky article says the manager has apologised. Apparently, according to the article the person who said they'd apply on Rachel and her husband behalf left and didn't hand the job on.

Here's the article https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-reeves-rent-mistake-labour-starmer-asylum-budget-tax-farage-reform-12593360?postid=10440668#liveblog-body

But hang on a minute, did no-one in the Reeves family check that the letting agent had actually done it? #thismaybehowthestorycontinuestodevelop

As anyone who has ever dealt with an estate agent knows...trust them with nothing...

Edited October 30, 2025 by Rockets

[malumbu]

You should be eating humble pie by now,  Why all this interest in unsubstantiated gossip?  It feels like you want it to be true.  

[Jenijenjen]

7 hours ago, malumbu said:

It feels like you want it to be true.  

Some posters introduce all kinds of falsehoods in their "search for the truth" which is in fact the last thing they're looking for. Their aim is to cause disruption and doubt, it's all a game for them, one step away from trolling.

[beansprout]

7 hours ago, Rockets said:

But hang on a minute, did no-one in the Reeves family check that the letting agent had actually done it? #thismaybehowthestorycontinuestodevelop

As anyone who has ever dealt with an estate agent knows...trust them with nothing...

Might have left the job but says very little about agency management.. surely most companies have a hand over or would at least check that all was  in place… how long does it take to just look at e mails to see everything has been done? Hoping this is not for real as I thought this agency was long established in the area…Buck stops with manager of rental department or Manager is overall charge.. Everyone likes to pass the buck on - own up, put your hands up, everyone makes mistakes…

[vladi]

The issues going forward appear to be:-
1. Will the tenant demand a refund of the rent paid - as they are entitled to do?
2. Will Southwark impose a fine?
3. If there is a fine, who will pay it Landlord or letting agent?
4. Will Reeves' name appear on the Southwark rogue land land on-line register?
5. If the rent is forfeited, who pays it back to the tenant - LL or Letting Agent.

This story will run for some time yet.

[Sue]

9 minutes ago, vladi said:

The issues going forward appear to be:-
1. Will the tenant demand a refund of the rent paid - as they are entitled to do?
2. Will Southwark impose a fine?
3. If there is a fine, who will pay it Landlord or letting agent?
4. Will Reeves' name appear on the Southwark rogue land land on-line register?
5. If the rent is forfeited, who pays it back to the tenant - LL or Letting Agent.

This story will run for some time yet.

The thing is, who cares?

[beansprout]

Would think a lot of people care - tenants and landlords sine bill has been passed like I said either last week or this giving , I understand Tenants more rights.

What Rachel has done highlights issues - and certainly I would have thought, impact on folks lucky  enough to have properties around Dulwich or wherever paying agents a fee to a tenant for their property and/or also manage.

Most agents I know belong to ARLA whatever they are called and have a code of conduct that they have to follow.

 

[Rockets]

Also it seems the PM is a bit annoyed that Rachel Reeves' story changed/amended within 24 hours.

And this is why the public cares (well except those who will turn a blind eye to anything their chosen political party does). People were so sick of the lies and nonsense the Tories thrust upon us that they wanted a government that they could trust, that played by the rules. When senior members of that government do not do that it undermines trust in the established political parties at a time when the scariest political party is gaining momentum for not being either Labour or the Tories and, ironically, pitching themselves on the basis of trust.

[malumbu]

As said, why are you not eating humble pie for a non-story?

I expect that scores of landlords are unaware or made mistakes in this territory.  And this is not just the Chancellor but a married couple.  It feels like you and others are taking joy in demonising her.

The only question would be is the house suitable for renting out?  I expect it is, and if not that is up to Southwark to take action rather than keyboard warriors.  The only surprises are the expense of licensing - surely time for a thread on "is licensing a money maker for local authorities?".  I'm being facetious.  And that the cost of rental, which feels fairly reasonable based on this area.

By all means go after rogue landlords.  Be my guest.  I was horrified to see some of the properties rented in London and beyond by family members.  Not all bad.

Oh and another question.  Haven't I got better things to do than comment on this 'no story here' thread?  😁

[Sue]

It is just a witch hunt.

The estate agent has taken responsibility.

FFS leave the poor woman alone.

ETA: And please  stop calling her Rachel. You don't call Starmer Keir.

Edited October 31, 2025 by Sue

[Hen123]

And at £945 per selective license. Not a bad earner for the council! 

[HeadNun]

Yes it's a witch hunt, but that's what the press does. Optics are almost more important than policy these days. If the public has even a whiff that a government isn't trustworthy, or is chaotic, that feeling lingers like a rotten smell. 

It's another comms catastrophe for Labour - every time there's a story they rush out a knee-jerk denial, without verifying the facts. They did it with Raynor and it was a shit-show. That's what Labour keeps getting wrong. Reeves should have been gagged and told by someone with an ounce of sense to first check her emails. 

[Hen123]

Was the property in one the wards Southwark added last November? It would be a bit harsh if it was and Southwark didn’t notify residents and landlords. 

[Loutwo]

45 minutes ago, Sue said:

It is just a witch hunt.

The estate agent has taken responsibility.

FFS leave the poor woman alone.

ETA: And please  stop calling her Rachel. You don't call Starmer Keir.

No such thing as a “witch hunt” against a taxpayer funded public figure. Especially someone in charge of finances. 
 

It is the responsibility of a landlord to ensure the agent acting on their behalf has done everything required to validate a tenancy. And to double check that too. Stop justifying it as some sort of ‘oversight’ purely down to the agent. 
 

Also, I’d question the socialist credentials of a Labour chancellor owning a beautiful detached house on a private estate close to the edge of Dulwich Village. Great Brownings, according to some media outlets. What a s**tshow. 
 

Louisa. 

 

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/dulwich/southwark-faces-calls-to-take-action-against-chancellor-rachel-reeves-who-is-accused-of-breaking-housing-rules-when-renting-out-dulwich-home/

[alice]

That the leaders of our country are wealthy people comes as a shock to you? How ridiculous.  Why shouldn’t they be living in those houses?  

[Loutwo]

If anyone had half an ounce of intelligence they would vote for the Green Party or a real socialist alternative. I have never, and will never back a bunch of ‘champagne socialists’ who have not done a single positive thing for working class people. 
 

Louisa. 

Edited October 31, 2025 by Loutwo

[Hen123]

8 minutes ago, Loutwo said:

No such thing as a “witch hunt” against a taxpayer funded public figure. Especially someone in charge of finances. 
 

It is the responsibility of a landlord to ensure the agent acting on their behalf has done everything required to validate a tenancy. And to double check that too. Stop justifying it as some sort of ‘oversight’ purely down to the agent. 
 

Also, I’d question the socialist credentials of a Labour chancellor owning a beautiful detached house on a private estate close to the edge of Dulwich Village. Great Brownings, according to some media outlets. What a s**tshow. 
 

Louisa. 

 

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/dulwich/southwark-faces-calls-to-take-action-against-chancellor-rachel-reeves-who-is-accused-of-breaking-housing-rules-when-renting-out-dulwich-home/

That would be Dulwich Wood ward wouldn’t it? One of the wards Southwark added Nov ‘23. Maybe the estate against didn’t get the memo. Oh man what a shit show. 

[alice]

10 minutes ago, Loutwo said:

If anyone had half an ounce of intelligence they would vote for the Green Party or a real socialist alternative. I have never, and will never back a bunch of ‘champagne socialists’ who have not done a single positive thing for working class people. 
 

Louisa. 

 

[Sue]

1 hour ago, Loutwo said:

If anyone had half an ounce of intelligence they would vote for the Green Party or a real socialist alternative. I have never, and will never back a bunch of ‘champagne socialists’ who have not done a single positive thing for working class people. 
 

Louisa. 

Welcome back.

What have voting intentions got to do with this thread?

And much as you may hate the present incarnation of so-called Labour, as do I,  I don't think it is true that they have "not done a single positive thing for working class people", is it?

And how exactly are you defining "working class people", anyway? 

[Rockets]

2 hours ago, malumbu said:

As said, why are you not eating humble pie for a non-story?

Hardly a non-story @malumbu still one of the lead stories on the BBC.....you clearly don't understand when to serve humble pie! 😉 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgk40l8jm7o

 

2 hours ago, HeadNun said:

Yes it's a witch hunt, but that's what the press does. Optics are almost more important than policy these days. If the public has even a whiff that a government isn't trustworthy, or is chaotic, that feeling lingers like a rotten smell. 

It's another comms catastrophe for Labour - every time there's a story they rush out a knee-jerk denial, without verifying the facts. They did it with Raynor and it was a shit-show. That's what Labour keeps getting wrong. Reeves should have been gagged and told by someone with an ounce of sense to first check her emails. 

Absolutely. It's a disaster. And for this government, who were happy to tell us they had 14 years to prepare to lead, it has been one self-inflicted disaster after another since they took over. To be honest the signs were there when they were in opposition but I think we all gave them the benefit of the doubt as they weren't the Tories and now they have the reigns the additional scrutiny that brings is tripping them up.

 

 

[Spartacus]

As it's Halloween tonight, are we out witch hunting and burning ? 🤣

[vladi]

6 hours ago, Sue said:

The thing is, who cares?

Well, the tenant might care if there's a possibility of getting a refund of around £36,000 in rent. And the letting agent might care if they have to shell out that amount.

[alice]

Nothing will happen