It’s two years since right to rent checks were implemented in England, and the Government is still planning to extend the scheme to the rest of the UK. This is despite scant evidence to show the checks are having the desired effect. There is, however, mounting evidence that they are resulting in discrimination and causing […]
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Channel 5 is currently filming Series 4 of Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords. We think it’s a fantastic show, and that’s why we’re taking part. The head of our legal team, Karen Longworth, will be helping the show’s producers with some of our own stories about the dodgier side of property rental (if you’ve got a […]
Read More…when they’re deserved of course, and we believe that our great team deserve a reward every now and then. We’ve just signed up to Perkbox, a great little platform that allows us to recognise those who go the extra mile with free goodies or special deals on all sorts of brilliant things. It’s a way […]
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In Britain, we’re not brilliant at celebrating the great things people do every day. Someone who’s doing a fantastic job can find their efforts unnoticed as we rush on to the next thing in our lives. When we remember, it’s too late, the moment’s passed. That’s not good enough – we believe that if someone’s […]
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There’s no doubt that returns on the traditional single tenancy buy-to-let property have fallen. They’re still healthy compared to many other types of savings or investment, but they’re shrinking, which has led many landlords to reflect on their position. While some have left the business, others have taken a more business-like approach. There has been […]
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For years the demise of the high street has been predicted and lamented, but everyone who buys online has contributed. Now, online estate agencies have a significant and growing share of the market. With a lower-cost model, and reliable platforms, it’s easy to see why they are making headway, but they lack the personal touch. […]
Read MoreLet’s get serious The National Landlords Association has reported that one in five of its members is thinking of getting out of property. It’s an alarming number, but not surprising given the changes that have been imposed. Those thinking of leaving tend to be those in the buy-to-let business whose returns are shrinking. Tax changes, […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year again when A-Listers glam up and wear their finest red carpet-worthy attire to celebrate many different awards ceremonies around the world. Last Friday was no different for us at LegalforLandlords as we rolled out the red carpet to host our Employee Recognition Awards 2017 to recognise the hard work of every […]
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Housing Standards and Proposed Legal Changes for Landlords Last September, we posted a blog about housing standards becoming a political issue. You can read it here, but we’re raising the subject again because it looks likely that the proposed legislative changes we mentioned in that post will be put in place. To sum up, tenants […]
Read MoreResults of a Rightmove survey into sales agreed and estate agency stock levels are considered a warning of a drought in property supply. Despite some rather gloomy views from commentators in the property sector, I believe there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful. Yes, sales agreed are down 5.5% when compared to the last […]
Read MoreWe’re open longer Our office hours have been extended so that we’re even easier to get in touch with. We’re here earlier in the morning and stopping later each evening, with opening hours up to 7 pm Monday through to Thursday. The new hours are: Monday to Thursday – 8:00 to 19:00 Friday – […]
Read MoreThere’s a lot of indignation at present over the HSE’s decision not to prosecute a social landlord over gas safety breaches. The breaches weren’t a minor mistake. The Homes and Communities Agency has highlighted the fact that more than 1,000 of the landlord’s 7,300 properties were exposing tenants to the risk of serious harm. Subsequently, […]
Read More2017 will hardly go down as a fantastic year for landlords and agents. We’ve had tax changes, more regulations, and an imminent but not yet specified ban on fees. Public opinion and political rhetoric have stayed firmly on the side of the tenant, and landlords and agents have been painted in a poor light in […]
Read MoreThe property rental sector is still evolving, and so is the online property business. The days of the high street agent are still a long way from numbered, but there are more agencies working exclusively online and more and more agencies signed up with listings giants like Rightmove and Zoopla. Naturally, those companies have control […]
Read MoreEvery job has its highs and every sector goes through periods of change. But it feels like this year, property rental has been on the receiving end of a bit too much attention. We’d all like a period of calm and quiet. And then maybe some certainty about legislation that’s heading our way and when […]
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