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Homeshift

Homeshift

Homeshift is a service that allows tenants to arrange the set-up and management of key household services in just a few minutes. Everything’s done online – including finding some of the best possible deals. Click on the video below to find out more. Homeshift makes Sense. It helps to take the stress out of renting, […]

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Make Moving Simpler. Make relationships last.

The secret is Homeshift We expect you’ve got a long list of things to sort out. You’re probably wondering if you can manage it all. Well, don’t panic because Homeshift can make things simpler. Homeshift is a service that allows tenants to arrange the set-up and management of key household services in just a few […]

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Warrington Roadshow Success

Yesterday saw the first of six 2019 LegalforLandlords roadshows. The day was very informative with useful information regarding the Tenant Fees Ban, content marketing, the do’s and don’ts regarding the Legal aspects of letting and how to obtain and keep landlords. A big thanks to our speakers: Christopher Watkin, Peter E. Savage and Sim Sekhon, […]

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LegalforLandlords – on the road and virtual – always going the extra mile.

At LegalforLandlords we continue to spread our wings throughout 2020, delivering five star products and customer service to new and existing clients. Take a look at the events we’ll be attending and hosting in 2020/2021 below. Come and join us.   The Virtual EA Masters 2020 8th October 2020 Join us online as we exhibit […]

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Employee recognition awards

Employee recognition awards

Last Friday saw the annual LegalforLandlords recognition awards take place in Warrington. The awards are to recognise the hard work the LegalforLandlords team do throughout the year with categories such as Best newcomer, Employee of the year and the prestigious Sim Sekhon award. The awards are also a chance to blow off some steam and […]

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Landlords: pawns in a political game?

Landlords: pawns in a political game?

Section 21 Evictions, Tenant Rights, and the Future of the Private Rental Sector Housing has always been a political issue, but as the levels of home ownership fall and concerns rise about Generation Rent, it’s become even more of a hot potato. Last week, on top of everything else that we’re facing, MPs called for […]

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The first major online agency collapse shows a deeply divided industry

Over the last few days, the cash-strapped online agency Emoov has been trying to find a buyer. Yesterday, it announced its attempts had been unsuccessful and appointed administrators. There is some hope that a rescue package can be put together, but commentators aren’t optimistic. Fifty or so of the firm’s staff are facing Christmas without […]

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Know your onions - tenant referencing without tears.

Know your onions – tenant referencing without tears.

We’re all human. We put up with things because familiarity is comfortable. Even though somethings may not be working for us, we carry on using it. We tolerate the shortfalls and live with the frustration. We don’t grow, we don’t make progress. Tenant referencing is a good example. There are vast differences between the best and […]

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Sim Sekhon: The best lettings agents don’t let reasons become excuses

The business of operating a lettings agency is already regulated in Wales and Scotland. No doubt it won’t be long before England follows suit – the fees ban, and a raft of conditions are on the way. Although many won’t welcome the changes, they will, at least, level the playing field. They’ll give every agency […]

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Everything you need as a landlord – without the supermarket tactics

Everything you need as a landlord – without the supermarket tactics

Supermarkets know a thing or two about getting you to buy their products, including the things you don’t really need. They fill their shelves based on studied patterns of eye movements. They slow you down with relaxing music. They hide their bread and milk – the essentials – deep inside the store. They even have […]

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Everything your lettings agency needs – without the supermarket tactics

Everything your lettings agency needs

Supermarkets know a thing or two about getting you to buy their products, including the things you don’t really need. They fill their shelves based on studied patterns of eye movements. They slow you down with relaxing music. They hide their bread and milk – the essentials – deep inside the store. They even have […]

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If you don’t want extra income stop reading now. It could earn you 60 % of what you lose when the fees ban comes in.

If you don’t want extra income, stop reading now

We’re assuming you’re still reading 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 lose when the fees ban comes in. […]

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We’d like you to give us a rating

Straight up, we’re asking for a little help. We’ve entered an award scheme which recognises the best property professionals in the UK. Unlike some awards which have a judging panel which reviews each entrant submissions, The ESTAS are decided by those who are the best possible judge of service standards – the customers. The ESTAS […]

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Sim Sekhon: The shifting costs of meeting energy performance standards

Since April, landlords have been required to ensure properties they let reach a minimum of Band E for energy performance. Those whose properties fail to make the grade can’t agree a new tenancy unless the cost of improving the EPC exceeds £2,500. That cap has just been increased to £3,500. The numbers of properties affected […]

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Halloween 2018 at LegalforLandlords

Halloween 2018

Our team had a great day on the 31st of October for Halloween. We weren’t voted Employer of the year at the Warrington Business Awards for nothing! Just look at this team spirit here this Halloween. Lots of smiles, laughter and great teamwork! Verity from our insurance department won our Halloween 2018 Quiz and Andy […]

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