You don’t need exceptional powers to be a superhero. You just need to solve problems, deliver great service and save people money. That’s what we do. You need insurance – we do insurance. You need a reference – we’ll sort it. You need legal services – no worries, we’ve got experts ready to help. Running […]
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Following the devastating news from the Prime Minister yesterday evening (4th January 2021) regarding the new national lockdown, we would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all the businesses and individuals affected once again. We would also like to reassure all our customers and suppliers that we will remain open to support you. 2020 […]
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Please find our December Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. December 2020 – Newsletter – Agents December 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords December 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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Reflecting on an Unprecedented Year for Landlords As the end of 2020 approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect. I’ll never forget the impact this year has had on our sector – the frustration, loss and hardship that many have experienced. Particularly the landlords who have struggled with problem tenants and spiralling rent arrears. Looking […]
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We’ve all worked so hard this year, through different and challenging circumstances. The LegalforLandlords team is looking forward to some well-deserved time off over the festive period, and we hope you are too. Thursday 24th December – Close for Christmas Monday 4th January – Reopen for business
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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has released an updated How to Rent guide. This update means that landlords and letting agents must make sure that new tenants, or those renewing, are issued the correct version of the guide. It can be issued be either as a hard copy or, if the […]
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I’m Sim Sekhon, MD of LegalforLandlords and over the years, I’ve amassed a great deal of knowledge about the property rental sector. But I’m also a landlord and while the sector might be evolving all the time, one thing remains constant: landlords need protection. That’s why I’m sharing eight insights that recognise this fact. 1) […]
Read MorePlease find our November Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. November 2020 – Newsletter – Agents November 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords November 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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It’s easier to succeed in property rental when you have good tenants, but finding those tenants isn’t a matter of luck. You can filter them with a simple pre-screening method. This method, RentalPassport™ + can reduce your agency’s waste by as much as 85%. With RentalPassport™ +, a prospective tenant demonstrates up-front that they are […]
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to exert its effect on the lettings industry. Problems are being experienced by all stakeholders in the sector, but for landlords, some of the most challenging issues relate to evictions. The Lord Chancellor has requested that bailiffs don’t carry out evictions. As of 17th November, this has become a statutory […]
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Sim Sekhon, managing director of LegalforLandlords, has criticised the decision not to enforce court possession orders, leaving hundreds of landlords powerless in tackling rogue tenants. The company supports hundreds of landlords across the UK and says many have been unable to deal with problem tenants since February – rent arrears continue to mount nine months on […]
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If something sounds too good to be true. It probably is. A cheap reference is cheap because less work has gone into it. The digging and delving that reveals the subsurface risk factors hasn’t been completed. Scrimping to save a few pounds could cost your landlord thousands. Your saving could cost you a landlord with […]
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Please find our October Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. October 2020 – Newsletter – Agents October 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords October 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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What is Reposit? Reposit is an alternative to the traditional tenancy deposit. With a traditional deposit, the tenant normally pays five weeks’ rent, which the landlord or letting agent is legally obliged to register with a deposit scheme. Reposit provides tenants with a more affordable option than the traditional deposit scheme – and at no […]
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Tenant referencing, insurance and legal services firm, LegalforLandlords, has launched an innovative new tool to help agents ditch time-wasters and reduce the viewing-to-offer ratio. The new RentalPassport™, backed by Homes under the Hammer’s, Lucy Alexander, gives agents a quick and easy appraisal of prospective tenants at the touch of a button, eliminating pointless viewings from […]
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