This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. How much rent arrears justifies eviction? Rent arrears are one of the most challenging issues a landlord can face. When a tenant falls behind on rent, it can quickly create financial stress and […]
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How to secure your new rental home. Get ready to make a move! The competition for rental properties is fierce. Demand is high and landlords and letting agents can afford to be fussy. You might be an ideal tenant but, even so, another ‘ideal’ tenant could beat you to it. Sometimes finding your new place […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026, with the end of Section 21. Ensuring the Validity of a Section 21 Notice For landlords, the Section 21 notice stands as a pivotal instrument in reclaiming possession of a property. However, its validity hinges on meticulous […]
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The latest news from LFL. Please find our November Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. November 2023 – Newsletter – Agents November 2023 – Newsletter – Landlords November 2023 – Newsletter – Tenants
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This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. Shocking eviction statistics revealed. The law should protect everyone. It’s failing landlords. The Government’s recent decision to delay the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions was, at least in part, due to the […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. Serious court delays across the UK LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon, is keen to raise awareness of the widespread and serious delays in the courts which landlords face when seeking to regain possession of […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. Council pays landlord to halt legal eviction. As a clear consequence of the lack of social housing, Brent Council, unable to offer any practical alternative accommodation, has paid the legal fees of a […]
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As a property expert in the UK market, I’ve seen first-hand the impact of the challenges that landlords have faced over the years. These challenges have ranged from changes in tax law to stricter regulations. All have had a significant impact on the profitability of buy-to-let investments. In isolation, it’s easy to see each change […]
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An important refresher on the UK’s Right to Rent scheme. When it was introduced back in 2016, the rental industry was talking about little other than the then controversial right to rent scheme. It was designed to crack down on illegal immigration and ensure that only those legally allowed to live in the UK could […]
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Unlock the secrets of a rewarding, profitable investment. So, you want to become a successful landlord – great! The UK property market offers plenty of opportunities for a solid investment – if you’re ready to approach the challenge in the right way. Learn the dos and don’ts. Understand the complexities and be realistic. Think strategically. […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026, with the end of Section 21. Section 21 allows landlords to evict tenants without giving a specific reason if they provide two months’ notice. This is known as a no-fault eviction and is used by landlords to […]
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Landlords let down by a broken legal system. It’s comforting to think that the UK has a well-established and effective judicial system. If we are wronged we can turn to the courts. But unfortunately for landlords, the system isn’t working. Courts are clogged, there are insufficient judges and cases are taking months to be heard. […]
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This nightmare doesn’t stop when you wake up… Your new tenant is a dream. They pay like clockwork. You’re sleeping like a baby. Suddenly, the rent stops arriving… Your dream’s a nightmare come true. You can’t cover the mortgage. The legal costs are mounting. Your savings are gone. You’re stressed. You can’t sleep. …all because […]
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Wy every landlord counts – by Sim Sekhon. There was a time when agents focused on sales. It was the source of their income and the speciality they proudly promoted. But times have changed. We went through an economic crash and lending became more controlled. More people were renting, and not just as a short-term […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. Evictions stalled by the small print. Imagine you’re a landlord who’s waited weeks for the courts to get around to dealing with a Section 21 notice. It won’t be long now until you […]
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