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August 2020 Newsletters

July 2021 Newsletters

Please find our July Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. July 2021 – Newsletter – Agents July 2021 – Newsletter – Landlords July 2021 – Newsletter – Tenants  

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Expert help and professional services from LforL

Your landlord doesn’t want to know that it’s a complicated legal nightmare. They want you to fix it. Don’t worry, we’ll help you behind the scenes. You’re a letting agent, not a legal expert. You can’t be expected to know how to deal with everything, but if things do go wrong, it’s good to know […]

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The facts about tenants’ insurance.

Do you think tenants’ insurance is too confusing and too expensive? Do you think it’s your landlord’s responsibility? We’re here to give you the facts. Most tenants don’t realise the risks they’re facing by choosing not to invest in contents and liability insurance. Here’s just a few consequences you could be subject to if you’re […]

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Guess who’s back? Great value student tenant referencing.

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on student life, but the urge young people feel to move on with life, to study and make new friends hasn’t gone away. And now that the pandemic is having less of an impact, student populations are set to grow again. That’s why we’ve brought back our Student tenant […]

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Top tips when looking for a lettings agent

The last couple of decades have seen many people become landlords for the first time and maybe planning to grow a portfolio. They’re navigating a sector that has become increasingly complicated and, understandably, many choose to work with lettings agents. But if you’re a landlord, what should you be looking for in an agent? ARLA […]

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August 2020 Newsletters

June 2021 Newsletters

Please find our June Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. June 2021 – Newsletter – Agents June 2021 – Newsletter – Landlords June 2021 – Newsletter – Tenants  

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Adjusted Right to Rent Checks to continue

The Home Office has extended the period in which letting agents and landlords in England can carry out Right to Rent checks by video call, to 31 August 2021. “The return of in-person Right to Rent checks has been delayed in line with wider Government safety guidance around limiting the spread of COVID-19 infection.” – […]

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The evictions process simplified: Updated June 2021

Evictions process simplified. The following roadmap outlines the current eviction process, taking into account the legal requirement to give 4 weeks to 4 months’ notice, as of 1 June 2021. Please familiarise yourself with the current timelines and get in touch if you need any advice or guidance. You can also book a free consultation here […]

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Price increases for online Possession Claims

Important: Price increases for online Possession Claims

The consultation paper “Alignment of the Fees for Online and Paper Civil Money and Possession Claims” was published on 20 November 2020 and it invited comments on the proposal by the Ministry of Justice for the removal of the online discount applied to issue fees for users of the County Court Business Centre (CCBC), Money […]

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The end of furlough and how it might affect your income.

“Everything’s fine. The tenant’s on furlough. I don’t need cover.” Don’t let these be your famous last words. As pandemic restrictions continue to ease and the end of furlough approaches, have you stopped to think about how this might impact your rental income? And what effect it might have on rent arrears? The furlough scheme […]

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May 2021 Newsletters

Please find our May Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. May 2021 – Newsletter – Agents May 2021 – Newsletter – Landlords May 2021 – Newsletter – Tenants  

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IMPORTANT: Changes to tenancy notice periods from 1st June 2021.

Changes to tenancy notice periods came into effect Tuesday 1st June 2021. This means that the ban on most bailiff-enforced evictions in England has come to an end, and the notice period you need to give your tenants has been reduced from six to four months. What does this mean for you? Landlords will now […]

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Moving? AnyVan makes it simple.

We won’t pretend that moving home is a doddle. There’s always some effort involved, but we’ve partnered with AnyVan because they offer just what you need. Unlike some low-cost providers, AnyVan is big on service with over 80,000 excellent reviews on Trustpilot. Handling over 5,000 moves every single week, they’ve got all the experience you […]

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How to bundle utility bills into one monthly payment.

Bundle your bills into one. Moving home can be a stressful time, with lots to organise in so little time! One Utility Bill will take the pain away from setting up your utilities, by bundling your bills into one. One Utility Bill is a bills management service, meaning you can bundle your energy, broadband, water, […]

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How to find the best tenants | with Lucy Alexander

How to find the best tenants | with Lucy Alexander

Want a recommendation you can trust on every prospective tenant for your property?  Lucy Alexander chats to Verity from our Tenant Referencing department to explain how you CAN achieve this! Timecodes: 00:00 Lucy Alexander intro 00:19 How RentalPassport finds you the best tenants 1:31 Why choose LegalforLandlords Contact us if you would like to discuss any […]

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