The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has released an updated How to Rent guide. This update means that landlords and letting agents must make sure that new tenants, or those renewing, are issued the correct version of the guide. It can be issued be either as a hard copy or, if the […]
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I’m Sim Sekhon, MD of LegalforLandlords and over the years, I’ve amassed a great deal of knowledge about the property rental sector. But I’m also a landlord and while the sector might be evolving all the time, one thing remains constant: landlords need protection. That’s why I’m sharing eight insights that recognise this fact. 1) […]
Read MorePlease find our November Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. November 2020 – Newsletter – Agents November 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords November 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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It’s easier to succeed in property rental when you have good tenants, but finding those tenants isn’t a matter of luck. You can filter them with a simple pre-screening method. This method, RentalPassport™ + can reduce your agency’s waste by as much as 85%. With RentalPassport™ +, a prospective tenant demonstrates up-front that they are […]
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to exert its effect on the lettings industry. Problems are being experienced by all stakeholders in the sector, but for landlords, some of the most challenging issues relate to evictions. The Lord Chancellor has requested that bailiffs don’t carry out evictions. As of 17th November, this has become a statutory […]
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Sim Sekhon, managing director of LegalforLandlords, has criticised the decision not to enforce court possession orders, leaving hundreds of landlords powerless in tackling rogue tenants. The company supports hundreds of landlords across the UK and says many have been unable to deal with problem tenants since February – rent arrears continue to mount nine months on […]
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If something sounds too good to be true. It probably is. A cheap reference is cheap because less work has gone into it. The digging and delving that reveals the subsurface risk factors hasn’t been completed. Scrimping to save a few pounds could cost your landlord thousands. Your saving could cost you a landlord with […]
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Please find our October Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. October 2020 – Newsletter – Agents October 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords October 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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What is Reposit? Reposit is an alternative to the traditional tenancy deposit. With a traditional deposit, the tenant normally pays five weeks’ rent, which the landlord or letting agent is legally obliged to register with a deposit scheme. Reposit provides tenants with a more affordable option than the traditional deposit scheme – and at no […]
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Tenant referencing, insurance and legal services firm, LegalforLandlords, has launched an innovative new tool to help agents ditch time-wasters and reduce the viewing-to-offer ratio. The new RentalPassport™, backed by Homes under the Hammer’s, Lucy Alexander, gives agents a quick and easy appraisal of prospective tenants at the touch of a button, eliminating pointless viewings from […]
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On Thursday 8th October we exhibited at our very first virtual event, the EA Masters 2020 – and what a brilliant experience it was. We talked to so many interesting people from the industry and watched a number of really insightful webinars; lots of hours of learning and many takeaways to share and implement. We […]
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New protection rules and updates to legislation have been brought in to protect tenants and landlords, and the courts will consider the impact Coronavirus may have had in proceedings. Download our free PDF below, which summarises best practice that should be considered before starting the evictions process. An important part of this process is that […]
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On Friday 2nd October we dusted off our rolling pins once again to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. From Biscoff rocky road to gooey brownies and surprise rainbow cakes, it’s safe to say we outdid ourselves this year. Of course, we had to add some healthy competition into the mix and choose a […]
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Please find our September Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. September 2020 – Newsletter – Agents September 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords September 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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Please be advised that policy terms will change from 1st October 2020*. This is due to current legislation changes and the insurance underwriters amendments. Whilst we understand this is not ideal, we still have a great product to offer – one that remains very competitive, particularly in the current climate. The new policy details are as […]
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