The Renters’ Rights Bill had its first reading in Parliament yesterday. As expected, it included the abolition of Section 21, the no-fault eviction that was promised, but not enacted, by the previous administration. The bill is set to bring substantial changes to the property rental sector, with many landlords and key figures in the industry […]
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Rising interest rates are a hot topic right now and not just in financial circles. Everyone is talking about the issue, its effect on the economy, on business and on household budgets. The impact on the property market is likely to be significant with the effects felt by homeowners, landlords and tenants. While headlines often […]
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Court errors and bailiff shortages cost landlords almost £20,000 Pressure on our legal system is causing unacceptable delays when landlords seek resolution through the courts for tenancy issues. That’s according to property rental service provider LegalforLandlords, whose staff have collated a list of issues they believe show landlords are expected simply to ‘grin and bear […]
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Any day now, Berlin’s regional government is likely to approve plans for a five-year freeze on private sector rents from January 2020. Steps will be taken to prevent landlords sneaking through increases in the second half of this year. The context is a steep increase in rents in the first quarter of the year on […]
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We’ve been talking to agents up and down the country at roadshows we’ve run and attended, and it’s clear that massive amounts of Landlord and Tenant data, held by agencies, is underutilised. There’s potential to promote your services and drive extra revenues. You could be informing and educating consumers about new legislation, updating them on […]
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Yesterday the Government sounded the death knell for the no-fault Section 21 eviction. Amidst the celebrating voices of tenants, local authorities and housing campaigners, the genuine concerns of landlords aren’t heard, but we should be used to that by now. This change has been on the cards for some time and may be implemented as […]
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We’re delighted to be involved with BriefYourMarket.com’s Roadshows on replacing your lost Tenant Fee Income. The Roadshows take place on the following dates: 26th April 2019 – London 2nd May 2019 – Manchester 10th May 2019 – Birmingham Register here. If you haven’t signed up for your LegalforLandlords Commission Pot, start earning today.
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Cutting corners in property rental is a sure way to earn a bad reputation. Respect starts with better choices. You want to be respected? Earn it. Read our “issues to consider” list below to gain: Respect from potential tenants Respect from your landlords Respect from the wider community, peers, industry Issues to consider: Professionalism […]
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A survey of 4,500 lettings agents has revealed the shocking statistic that 44% are currently not ready for the tenant fees ban. Let’s hope they have plans to get up-to-speed very quickly because the ban comes into force on 1 June 2019. With three months to go, there’s no time to lose. We know that […]
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The fees ban means that you’ll need to be very aware of your business income. You’ll probably want to explore ways in which you can increase it. We’ve got one, and it’s very effective. It could earn you 60% of what you’ve lost now the fees ban is active. Click on the video below to […]
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It’s really an opportunity – make sure you grab it! The upcoming Tenants Fee Ban on Jun 1st is focussing the minds of a lot of letting agents currently. The natural reaction will be to view this as a major threat to your business, and indeed the loss of this income stream would be a […]
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