2017 reforms look set to leave landlords worse off. But, as we edge ever-closer to January, many believe they’ve spotted a tax loophole that could turn the tide back in their favour. Is the second-homeowner party set to continue? When George Osbourne announced buy-to-let tax relief reforms back in July, his intentions were clear: Buy-to-lets […]
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The unexpected rise of the ‘parent landlord’ As UK house prices continue to climb, increasing numbers of parents are letting second homes directly to their offspring. A match made in heaven? Or a recipe for disaster? As you’ll no doubt have seen, house prices in the UK are still on the rise. Even amongst a […]
Read MoreThe squeeze on buy-to-let tax relief. New tax rules to be introduced in 2017 will see a reduction in the mortgage interest tax-relief that landlords can claim. Currently, a landlord is entitled to claim tax-relief back on their mortgage interest at their marginal rate of tax. In the face of this change, some property professionals […]
Read MoreFrankie Harrison Tenant Referencing Key Account Manager donated 18inchs of her hair to the little Princess foundation. The little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland that have sadly lost their own hair through cancer treatment. Well Done Frankie.
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Who does what? A quick guide to landlords’ and tenants’ responsibilities Both landlords and tenants have responsibilities and being clear about them is important. Keep to your obligations and you won’t go far wrong. There are a couple of areas where there is the possibility of confusion, and legislation is always changing. This quick guide […]
Read MoreShocking, eh? But we have been working very hard and we deserve a bit of a knees-up every now and then. The summer party has become a regular event, and this one was the best yet. As well as learning the fine art of mixing a great cocktail, some of our braver souls took to […]
Read MoreHere at Legal for Landlords, one of our core values is to be supportive. That’s not just for our customers – we believe in supporting each other as well. Right now, members of our team are taking part in a ‘Biggest Loser’ competition – yes, a lot of us are trying to lose a few […]
Read MoreIt’s years now since the idea of the paperless office was first mentioned, but few organisations have actually achieved it. However, LegalforLandlords really do care about the environment and reducing our carbon footprint. Slowly, but surely, we’re transitioning into a paperless office. Consumption of paper is definitely down and a few more trees can breathe […]
Read MoreIt’s always good when effort is appreciated. Each month members of the team vote for the colleague they believe deserves to be given our Employee of the Month award. It’s a tough one to win because you need a substantial number of votes to secure the award. You really have to have delivered an outstanding […]
Read MoreSpecialist Landlord Insurance and Why You Need It. If you’re the kind of person who’s willing to risk everything, who isn’t bothered about huge financial losses or who can pay out on claims for damages without worrying, you might think landlord insurance is unnecessary. But if you’re like most people, it’s something you need to […]
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Let’s talk straight – a deposit is not the landlord’s money. Nor is it a way to ease the cash flow in a letting agency. It’s the tenant’s money. End of. Which is why the Government have made it a legal requirement that it’s protected in a tenancy deposit scheme. Yes, at the end of […]
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We’d be guilty of gross over-simplification if we said ‘no’. The truth is that tenants in receipt of benefits are as diverse as the rest of the population, and you could find that the most reliable and careful tenant you ever have is someone whose rent is paid from their housing allowance. In addition, benefits […]
Read MoreAny management book will give you the basic guidance about prioritising the important stuff. But when you’re putting your to-do list in order, you need to look at things from different angles or you could end up losing out. As a letting agent, you might think the most important thing is a responsive, attractive website […]
Read MoreWarrington-based LegalforLandlords is following its successful relocation and rebrand with a move to a bold, upfront tone of voice. Its new campaign aims to present facts and figures as a wake-up call to those sleepwalking through the property rental sector. The key messages apply to both letting agents and to landlords of all sizes, but particularly to those more […]
Read MoreWe’ve seen some marvellous sporting achievements at the Rio Olympics. We’ve seen scenes of joy and despair. Yes, we’ve seen the ugly face of cheating and corruption, but we’ve also seen the best of the human condition, and importantly, we’ve seen the power of determination. No one who has stepped onto the podium has had […]
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