You may have spotted the case of a tenant ordered to repay more than £100,000 in profits he’d made by unlawfully letting the council property he tenanted. It made the headlines because of the eye-watering sums involved, but the detail is also revealing. The subletting had been going on since 2013, and the vehicle used […]
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A credit score is used to assess whether or not you will be able to repay a loan, mortgage or credit card debt. If you’re not looking to buy a property, don’t have a loan and you’re on top of your credit or store card payments, it would be easy to think your credit score […]
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A friend of mine is facing a dilemma. Over the next year or so, he’s hoping to move to New Zealand. He’s getting all his ducks in a row now. His profession is one that’s in demand, he has contacts, friends and a promise of a place to stay while he finds his feet. But […]
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It’s always a good idea to challenge yourself, but Noel Philip, our Partnership Development Executive, is definitely diving straight in. On Saturday 28th September, he’s taking part in a charity skydive. It’s not how Noel normally spends his weekends, but he’s got two fantastic reasons for making the leap. Some of the funds raised will […]
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On the 13th September, we donned our best aprons and dusted off our rolling pins to take part in our very own version of the Great British Bake Off, all in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and the amazing work they do. From showstoppers to ‘CAKEtastrophes’, the team made a sterling effort. Of course, […]
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Giving back to the community is such a large part of our company’s culture that it has become second nature, so when we heard that Zirconia Morris Troupe (a group that teaches Morris dancing to all ages in the Latchford area of Warrington) needed some support, we were keen to get involved. As a non-profit […]
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In the 2018 Ipsos MORI survey, only 30% of 1000 British adults trusted the estate agency profession. I’m taking that as a positive. In 2017, the figure was 26%. There’s still a long way to go, but I’m an optimist and that’s definitely an improvement. The figures quoted relate to estate agents, rather than property […]
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If you’re thinking the industry has had more than its fair share of changes recently, we suggest you brace yourself. A working group on the Regulation of Property Agents has just published its final report and more changes are likely to be on the way. If you’re expecting howls of protest from this camp, you’ll […]
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If you like company and can find the right housemates, sharing a flat or house can be a brilliant idea. It’s the ideal option if you’re ready to fly the family nest but would struggle to cover the rent on your own. It can also be a great way to help save up for a […]
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Okay, you’ve found a property to rent. Your reference application has been approved and the tenancy agreement is signed and sealed. But instead of simply handing over the keys, the agent now wants to involve you in a checking-in process. More admin, more paperwork, more time. Before you get stressed, it’s worth knowing that the […]
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We are a month into a twelve-week consultation period on the proposed abolition of no-fault Section 21 evictions. The next few weeks will fly by and if landlords don’t voice their opinions now the legislative changes will sail through Parliament. Landlords will be left wondering why they no longer have control over their assets. To […]
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New balls, please! At LegalforLandlords we love holding events. We believe in living life to the full. Any excuse to celebrate, we’ll take it, and even though most of us don’t know one end of a tennis racket from the other, we couldn’t resist getting involved with Wimbledon this year. During the third round of […]
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If you’ve got trouble, you can’t afford to pussyfoot around. You’ve got to get serious to get it sorted. Damage, unpaid rent, mounting arrears, unhappy neighbours, whatever the issue, a pre-court action letter shows you mean business. Our letters work in 83% of cases. Yes. You read that right. 83% of issues are resolved by […]
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Some of the team at head office celebrating our 10th birthday There’s a strange sort of relish with which commentators report the likelihood of new business start-ups failing. It’s almost as though they want to say, “See, it’s a tough old game. You haven’t got what it takes”. These same commentators go quiet when businesses […]
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Everybody seems to know the theory that next to death and divorce, moving home is one of life’s most stressful experiences. It doesn’t have to be a nightmare but billing a home move as a traumatic experience is a sure-fire way to make certain that’s exactly what it feels like. Every tiny issue, the smallest […]
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