The coronavirus pandemic continues to exert its effect on the lettings industry. Problems are being experienced by all stakeholders in the sector, but for landlords, some of the most challenging issues relate to evictions. The Lord Chancellor has requested that bailiffs don’t carry out evictions. As of 17th November, this has become a statutory […]
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Please find below our Agent, Landlord and Tenant December 2019 Newsletters containing all that is new in the property world. December 2019 – Newsletter – Agents December 2019 – Newsletter – Landlords December 2019 – Newsletter – Tenants
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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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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 […]
Read MoreAt 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 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 MoreThe market is continuing to rumble and ripple with talk of the effects of the stamp duty surcharge that is coming into force on 1 April 2016. We recently reported on how landlords with a smaller portfolio are likely to be more hard done by as a result of the surcharge than those with larger […]
Read MoreTo rent or not to rent? Historically, the ambition has been to get on the property ladder as soon as possible, but the constant rise in house prices makes this far easier said than done. The rise in house prices increases the number of people renting, which drives up rental costs, which makes it even […]
Read MoreCrowdfunding site The House Crowd recently published research suggesting that buy-to-let investors see 2016 as a negative year for their investments because of the legal changes to the sector. So much so that a fifth of them claim they intend to sell their buy-to-let properties this year – and perhaps reconsider their retirement plans. It […]
Read MoreSome landlords may see deposit protection schemes as unnecessary, preferring to return deposits directly if no damage occurs. However, these schemes exist to raise standards and ensure deposits are handled fairly, preventing landlords from unjustly withholding them. What is a tenancy deposit? An amount of money which is designed to cover damage to the property. […]
Read MoreAs a landlord, you have a number of responsibilities, particularly when it comes to your tenants. Sometimes issues are foreseeable, but sometimes they’re not. Specialist landlord insurance to cover all the possible issues that could pop up is an absolute necessity for landlords, and here are 5 reasons why. It protects your investment Fact: Buying, […]
Read MoreThe Tenant Survey 2015/16, carried out by YouGov on behalf of property agent Knight Frank, collected and analysed the responses of 5000 people living in privately rented property across the UK. We have highlighted what we consider to be the most significant findings and from the survey for landlords and letting agents. First, a little […]
Read MoreChancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review may have thrown a large spanner in the works for people looking to invest in buy-to-let properties or second homes. He’s decided to wack a new 3% surcharge on stamp duty. His argument? It will be fairer for first-time buyers (as the surcharge won’t apply to them). […]
Read MoreLandlord Insurance protects rental property assets UK private rental sector (PRS) landlords need to protect their buy-to-let property investments and landlord insurance is just one aspect that can be well worth the initial financial outlay. Rental property is an important, income producing asset for PRS landlords, and some degree of financial protection is required to […]
Read MoreRental Property Seen As Safe Investment There has been a rise in the number of landlords expanding their rental property portfolios over the last three months, according to fresh research by the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA). ARLA questioned its members to find out if landlords are currently increasing their investment in rental properties […]
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