At LegalforLandlords, we’re just as happy to work with new landlords who have a single property to rent as we are with experienced landlords with big portfolios. If you’re just dipping your toe in the waters of buy to let, though, you may be wondering where to start. Choosing your own home is one thing, […]
Read MoreLegalforLandlords Ltd, who provide the rental property sector with legal, referencing and insurance services, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. Established in 2009, they have clients across the whole of the rental property sector – landlords, letting agents and tenants. They […]
Read MoreWe recently shared some horror stories from landlords whose tenants from hell had caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage to properties and gave you some tips for making sure your own tenancies don’t turn into a nightmare. But it’s just as important to remember your own responsibilities for maintaining the condition and safety of […]
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We all like to think that we’re good at assessing someone else’s character at the first meeting, but for a landlord this skill is vital. When you take on a new tenant, you’re trusting a stranger with your huge investment. Yes, you’ve got the protection of the law, but that’s something which helps you when […]
Read MoreIt’s easy to underestimate the value of the things you own. A purchase here and there, a birthday gift – over the years it soon adds up. It’s not until the worst happens, and you lose it, that you realise the cost of refilling your wardrobe, replacing your furniture or buying new sports gear. If […]
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We’ve all heard stories about tenants from hell – from a raft of excuses for not paying their rent right through to leaving carnage and destruction in their wake. Here are some of the worst ones we’ve heard, and a few tips on how to avoid, and deal with, nightmare tenants. After a row with […]
Read MoreWe reported recently on the changes in stamp duty having an impact on property purchases and previously advised landlords thinking of increasing their portfolio in 2016 to buy in the first quarter in order to beat the rise. So, it’s no surprise that we saw a big jump in mortgage lending in March as landlords […]
Read MorePreparing for the worst: a few tips on how to avoid the impact of rent arrears We know that, for landlords, tenants falling into rent arrears is one of the biggest concerns. It can have a massive impact on your finances if your tenants are not paying the rent, and although there are courses of […]
Read MoreThere are a variety of forms and notices for landlords to use when tackling various tenancy issues, and there were changes for landlords last week with the government making an update to two private letting forms. These took effect on 6th April 2016, so it’s worth checking that you’re using the right versions! Changes to […]
Read MoreLast week was certainly an eventful one for landlords. The hike in stamp duty on rental properties came into force on 1st April, and as expected, we saw a big spike in lending and bottlenecks delaying property purchases as buyers raced against the clock to complete their sale before the rise took effect. Earlier in […]
Read MoreLandlords who have to apply to the county court to evict a tenant who won’t leave their property have to pay court fees for the privilege. Those court fees have recently been increased by 25% without notice. And yes, unfortunately the implementation is instant. We’ve reported recently on the quickest way to evict a tenant […]
Read MoreProcedural inefficiencies make a landlord’s life much harder than it needs to be, and one of the biggest inefficiencies present right now involves bailiff appointments. We recently wrote about the quickest way to evict a tenant, explaining that if a tenant doesn’t budge after you’ve issued them with notice and a possession order, you have […]
Read MoreLegalforLandlords in the Workplace We know that our people are special and we look after them with training and career development opportunities, even sponsoring staff through their professional qualifications. We also have a busy social events calendar which kicked off this weekend with our first ever Poker night! Well done Tracey on an outstanding victory!
Read MoreThe average UK income hasn’t been rising at the same rate as the cost of rent for tenants that want to buy their first property, and the gap between those two figures has reached its highest point so far since the recession. First time mortgage New day = new data. The Office of National Statistics […]
Read MoreThe 23rd June referendum on whether the UK should leave the European Union or not is looming. Uncertainty over the future is likely to make buyers and sellers cautious pre-referendum – you may recall the property market slowed right down ahead of the General Election, particularly in affluent areas where many were concerned about the […]
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