We’ve built an environment where every individual can do their bit to build a brighter, better business. We would like to give a big shout out to Nathan from our insurance department for all his hard work throughout October. We’d also like to thank those who have left reviews on Joanne from our insurance department has […]
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Sim Sekhon looks at the Chancellor’s latest budget statement. The Government denies that the decision to shift the Budget from its normal Wednesday slot to a Monday afternoon was anything to do with Halloween, but this Budget was never going to be a howler. Following closely on from the Prime Minister’s Party Conference message, which […]
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Practical help that makes buying, renting and letting property simple We’ve just launched a range of brand-new services. Each service is independent, but for simplicity, we’ve grouped them under one name: Rental Essentials. These services are designed to fill all the gaps you find whether you’re a landlord, a letting agent or indeed a tenant. […]
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Last week the Build to Rent Forum hosted a one-day conference in Edinburgh. Both the event and the range of speakers, including Kevin Stewart MSP – the Scottish Government’s Minister for Local Government and Housing, who delivered the keynote address – highlight the enthusiasm and interest there is in the country for Build to Rent […]
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There’s a lot of backbiting and hot air in political circles at this time of year. It’s easy to become disillusioned and switch off, ignoring the discussions about things that affect our lives and our businesses. That’s why we’ve pulled together a quick summary of the housing-related issues from the three main party conferences. With […]
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The secret is Homeshift It’s a smart bit of technology that takes away a lot of the hassle that comes with moving home. Homeshift is the simple way for tenants to sort their gas, electricity, internet, water and council tax. One platform does everything. Tenants love Homeshift. It’s free, easy to use, offers straightforward, competitive […]
Read More1st October was the date that changes to the procedures for Section 21 Notices came into force. There are clear steps you must have followed and a change to the forms that must be used. ARLA Propertymark has prepared a summary of the changes and notice periods which you can find . Whatever circumstances […]
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These are challenging times to be in business. Six months until Brexit and any clarity we hoped to have at this stage remains elusive. There are some people predicting calamity and others brimming with optimism about our bold new independent future. But what’s become increasingly clear is that the uncertainty has started to have effects […]
Read MoreThere are other tenant referencing suppliers who use Trustpilot to collect feedback from their clients, but the figures show that no other business is coming close to the LegalforLandlord’s service. With a solid 5-star rating and well over 200 reviews, we’re sitting at top of the table. The big names that aren’t up to scratch […]
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As the bill to ban charging fees to tenants makes its way through Parliament, it has been discussed, debated and loaded with extra details. The latest amendments to the new legislation add extra layers of complexity and, in their desire to further protect the rights of tenants, have the potential to hit landlords and their […]
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With some suppliers, tenant referencing can’t be trusted. If you can’t trust it, there’s no point having it. If it’s painfully slow, don’t put up with it While you’re waiting to find out if the applicant’s okay, you’re not making progress. You’re in limbo, neither getting the tenancy agreed nor starting the hunt for another […]
Read MoreThe Negotiator Awards has formally announced the 2018 shortlist and we are delighted to be shortlisted for Supplier of the Year – Professional Support. This is a great achievement for us and whilst we’re celebrating, we won’t let it go to our heads. There’s always work to be done! The Negotiator Awards are seen as the […]
Read MoreOther parts of the world may have predictable climates and seasons, often with extreme conditions but Britain has its weather. Just this morning – and I’m writing this in August – I’ve heard about frosts expected overnight in Scotland. We’ve had a scorching summer, but the bank holiday weekend was a wash-out and now heating […]
Read MoreThose who remember the double-digit interest rates of the 80s and 90s may have dismissed last week’s decision by The Bank of England to raise interest rates by a quarter of a per cent as irrelevant. Indeed, at 0.75% base rates are still very low, but the move will, no doubt, have an impact on […]
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LegalforLandlords has just reached the milestone of 9 years in business. Back in 2009, when Smartphone technology was still new and Christiano Ronaldo was still on Manchester United’s books, as private landlords, we couldn’t find the services we needed. So, we created the business that’s now delivering them to more and more property investors right […]
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