We know that the proportion of people who are renting their homes is on the rise. We also know that the population is ageing. Now figures are showing that there’s rapid growth in the numbers of those aged 55 and over who are renting. This age group now accounts for around 15% of the market, […]
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Any day now, Berlin’s regional government is likely to approve plans for a five-year freeze on private sector rents from January 2020. Steps will be taken to prevent landlords sneaking through increases in the second half of this year. The context is a steep increase in rents in the first quarter of the year on […]
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It makes sense to think carefully about any outdoor space when you’re looking for a place to rent. Some people love to spend time outside. For others, a garden is a hassle they don’t need or want. But, as it’s likely your landlord will include certain conditions in your tenancy agreement regarding the upkeep of […]
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On 1st June 2019, the Tenant Fees Act, commonly known as the Fees Ban, became law, but what does that mean for you as a tenant? Here’s a quick guide to the essentials you need to know. What is the Fees Ban and why has it been introduced? The Government wants to make renting fairer […]
Read MoreLittle Browsers raising money for the little ones If you’re not sure how you’d cope if your child became seriously ill, you’re not alone. Fortunately, in the North West, we’ve got the amazing Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Charity close by. That’s where Jacob, son of Joanne from our Legal Team, has been receiving treatment for a […]
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The introduction of the tenant fees ban last Saturday was widely publicised, but far less attention has been given to another important change that took effect on the same day. A new version of the mandatory How to Rent (HTR) guide was released, and landlords are required to provide this updated document to all tenants. […]
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A few weeks ago, when the proposed abolition of no-fault evictions was announced, we speculated that, should the move go ahead, many private landlords would quit the sector. Now surveys we have been conducting – amongst landlords on our database and those attending landlord shows – have shown us the scale of the potential exodus. […]
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It started as a conversation. One of our team had been doggedly helping a Landlord with a tricky issue and was told he’d been a real “friend” in sorting the problem. It struck us that all our Landlord services have this idea at their core. We aim to be a Landlord’s and Agent’s best friend, […]
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On Sunday 19th May a few members of our great team took part in the Great Manchester Run to raise money in aid of Mind, an incredible mental health charity that provides advice and support to help empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The work they do is invaluable, so we were thrilled to […]
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Each year The Sunday Times publishes a list of the best places to live in Great Britain. In 2019, Salisbury in Wiltshire topped the list. In 2018, York took the top slot. It’s not that Salisbury has suddenly upped its game or that York has taken its eye off the ball. The list is decided […]
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We’ve been talking to agents up and down the country at roadshows we’ve run and attended, and it’s clear that massive amounts of Landlord and Tenant data, held by agencies, is underutilised. There’s potential to promote your services and drive extra revenues. You could be informing and educating consumers about new legislation, updating them on […]
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The 16th annual ESTAS Awards. What an event and what a privilege it was to attend. It was our first time at the awards and we were beyond excited to join over one thousand other agents, suppliers and property professionals to celebrate the industry’s top performers. Although LegalforLandlords may have missed out (this time), we wanted […]
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The 16th annual ESTAS Awards. What an event and what a privilege it was to attend. It was our first time at the awards and we were beyond excited to join over one thousand other agents, suppliers and property professionals to celebrate the industry’s top performers. Although LegalforLandlords may have missed out (this time), we […]
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If you’re older than your mid-twenties, it’s likely you’ve grown up believing that the property ladder is your passport to happiness. If you haven’t got your foot on the bottom rung, you should, according to the perceived wisdom, be miserable. You’re trapped in a cycle of paying rent which stops you saving for a deposit, […]
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The property rental sector is weathering some challenging conditions. Survival in the face of the fees ban and increased legislation has seen agents taking a serious look at their business models. Naturally, they’re looking for sources of income to plug the shortfall, and crucially, ones that won’t alienate their landlords or upset tenants. They’re looking […]
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