The newspapers have been full of articles about the UK’s home ownership slump as the National Housing Federation (NHF) predicts that over the next decade, it will sink to its lowest level since the mid 80s. With high property prices, strict lending criteria and the need for high deposits, many people are locked out of […]
Read MoreLots of people are choosing to rent out their homes, rather than sell them and with rental costs on the up, it’s easy to see why. However, if you plan to do this you must get the right Mortgages and Finance in place. Some mortgage lenders may simply grant you consent to let and you’ll […]
Read MoreWe keep reading in the news that rents are on the increase and there’s never been a better time to be a buy-to-let landlord. In July, rental prices reached a record high of £705 a month and the average yield reached 5.2 per cent. However, with increasing costs for rental properties and the rising cost […]
Read MoreIt’s been reported that the cost of renting has risen for the sixth month in a row. We’re finding more and more first time landlords coming to us for advice and Landlord services. In July, the average rent paid in England and Wales rose by 0.6 per cent to a record £705 per month. On […]
Read MoreWell, they said they’d do it and they’re sticking to it. A council tenant has just been served with an eviction notice and it’s believed that they’re the first in the country. Wandsworth council is applying for an eviction notice for a tenant and their son, after the son was charged in connection with the […]
Read MoreThere are calls for the Government to speed up the eviction process following the trashing of a property owned by a North East landlord. Tenants left the property in Darlington, owned by Glenn Schofield, practically destroyed. Mr Schofield had to spend months going through the courts to try and repossess the four bedroom house. Mr […]
Read MoreNews out at the weekend shows house sellers have reduced asking prices for the second month in a row. Most of the year has seen vendors putting their properties on the market for far more than the amount sellers are willing to pay, but vendors are now beginning to accept that their asking prices are […]
Read MoreRecent reports by the Association of Residential Letting agents (ARLA) indicate a surge in the number of properties snapped up by landlords in the past year. ‘Good news!’ we cry at Legal 4 Landlords. With demand still far outstripping supply, it makes sense to invest in property at the moment. Rents are going up and […]
Read MoreLegal 4 Landlords is backing plans by Housing Minister Grant Shapps that aim to make it easier and quicker to evict troublesome tenants from social housing. Following the horrendous scenes of looting and riots across UK cities, many councils have pledged to take a tough stance on those involved, warning that they will fight to […]
Read MoreNew statistics show the number of court cases brought by private landlords increased by seven per cent last year, with cases for accelerated possession increasing by 37 per cent – back to pre recession levels. Landlords are clearly taking action to get their properties back. Of all our landlord services, our evictions service has been […]
Read MoreAs the UK residential sales market continues to remain static, the rental market is continuing to surge. This positive buy to let market is encouraging an increasing number of first time landlords to enter the market and they’re coming to us for landlord services. In many parts of the country, tenants are finding it’s more […]
Read MoreIt’s been reported the strict criteria of some tenant referencing companies is squeezing some tenants out of the rental market as they struggle to meet income and deposit requirements. Here at Legal 4 Landlords we’re calling for stronger regulation of tenant referencing. This protects both the landlord and the tenants and helps avoid evictions further […]
Read MoreAdditional licensing schemes have been brought in by many local authorities. Cardiff Council introduced the scheme last year, for example, to raise the standards of properties in a popular student area of the city. It has just been reported that in its first year the scheme raised £300,000. On one hand, it’s a nice earner […]
Read MoreIt seems pets are posing problems in the booming rental market, as landlords are refusing to allow them in their properties. It’s hardly surprising as they fear they will damage furniture, fixtures and even bring fleas. Times are hard enough as it is for those searching for homes, with difficulties securing mortgages and repossessions on […]
Read MoreThe Lincolnshire Echo has reported a tenant that caused £13k worth of damage to a home in Lincoln has finally been evicted from the property she destroyed. The landlady had a battle on her hands but an eviction notice secured in May put an end to five years of misery. A smashed bath, smashed windows […]
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