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Key points from the Queen’s Speech

Key points from the Queen’s Speech Pomp, ceremony and more rights for tenants – by Sim Sekhon The State Opening of Parliament was a little different this year with the Prince of Wales standing in for the Queen whose health prevented her attendance. The pomp, the ceremony and the rituals remained the same. The Government […]

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Turn the PropTech buzzword into bottom-line returns

Turn the PropTech buzzword into bottom-line returns. PropTech has been a major buzzword over the last 5 years or so. If you’ve missed it, where have you been? There was a point – pre-COVID – when it felt like every week saw the launch of a new PropTech business. Just using the words PropTech made […]

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Top tips when looking for an agent: have you done your research?

Top tips when looking for an agent: have you done your research? The last couple of decades have seen many people become landlords for the first time and maybe planning to grow a portfolio. They’re navigating a sector that has become increasingly complicated and, understandably, many choose to work with lettings agents. But if you’re […]

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Key Insurance for landlord and tenants

Key Insurance from LegalforLandlords

“Where did I put my keys?!” We’ve all been there, that sinking feeling when you reach into your pocket for your keys and they’re not there. The desperate patting down of all other possible pockets. Often, you find the key, but when you don’t, it’s always at the most inconvenient time. It’s dark, late and […]

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Forget survival, think personal and business growth – Episode 5

Remote working, productivity and recruitment June 18th 2020 LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon is joined by Brian Farrell (MD, Acaboom) to discuss remote working, productivity and recruitment.

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Please find our Agent, Landlord and Tenant December 2019 Newsletters

December 2019 Newsletters

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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Winners! Best Landlord Legal Services Provider LIS Awards

We are delighted to announce that LegalforLandlords were awarded the Best Landlord Legal Services Provider at the LIS Awards last night after being shortlisted for this and best Landlord Insurance Provider. In short, we make legal problems less of a problem and more something to learn from. We supply landlords with affordable, high-quality services. These include […]

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Sim Sekhon: Finding a home for furry friends

I remember a conversation, from more than a decade ago, with a woman who was desperately searching for a rental property where her three large dogs would be welcome. She was struggling, and in the end, her situation was only resolved, at the eleventh hour, when she agreed to pay a massive deposit to a […]

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Homeshift

Homeshift

Homeshift is a service that allows tenants to arrange the set-up and management of key household services in just a few minutes. Everything’s done online – including finding some of the best possible deals. Click on the video below to find out more. Homeshift makes Sense. It helps to take the stress out of renting, […]

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Sim Sekhon: Uncertain, unsettled but never unprofessional

The continuing Brexit debate has seen practically every industry calling for certainty and, so far, it’s not been forthcoming. Our industry is no different. The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has asked the Government for clarification on the rights of EU nationals in the light of Brexit because no specific guidance has so far been issued. […]

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Replace Your Lost Tenancy Fee Income

We’re delighted to be involved with BriefYourMarket.com’s Roadshows on replacing your lost Tenant Fee Income. The Roadshows take place on the following dates: 26th April 2019 – London 2nd May 2019 – Manchester 10th May 2019 – Birmingham Register here. If you haven’t signed up for your LegalforLandlords Commission Pot, start earning today.

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How to earn respect in the lettings business

How to earn respect in the lettings business

Cutting corners in property rental is a sure way to earn a bad reputation. Respect starts with better choices.  You want to be respected? Earn it. Read our “issues to consider” list below to gain: Respect from potential tenants Respect from your landlords Respect from the wider community, peers, industry Issues to consider: Professionalism – […]

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In 136 days tenant fees will be banned

In 136 days, tenant fees will be banned

In less time than the duration of many tenancies, our industry faces a major change. In the House of Lords yesterday, on a day when eyes might have been focused on other political events, the Government’s housing spokesman named the date for the fees ban implementation. It’s June 1, 2019, and that date will arrive […]

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Look sharp – it’s 2019

This could be a very interesting year for the property rental sector. There’s a biggish event taking place towards the end of March which could have a major long-term impact on the economy, property prices and inflation. Equally, it could be a bit of a storm in a teacup and it will be a case […]

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Landlords: pawns in a political game?

Landlords: pawns in a political game?

Section 21 Evictions, Tenant Rights, and the Future of the Private Rental Sector Housing has always been a political issue, but as the levels of home ownership fall and concerns rise about Generation Rent, it’s become even more of a hot potato. Last week, on top of everything else that we’re facing, MPs called for […]

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