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 strain the landlord-tenant relationship. Many landlords are left wondering, “How much rent arrears justifies eviction?” The answer to this question isn’t always […]
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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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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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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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Finding the right tenant takes more than a reference check. The rental market is fast-paced and competitive. Agents have an average of six viable applicants for every tenancy. In such a climate, it could be tempting to let the property to the first applicant to pass a reference check. Bish, bash, bosh – done. But […]
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Why 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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How to take the stress away from property management. Use our team as an extension of your Property Management team. We take the stress away. We save you time. We reduce the headache of dealing with tenant issues. What our Managed Professional Services Team will do for you: ✔ Take ownership of the awkward bits […]
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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. 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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LegalforLandlords MD Sim Sekhon joins Mal McCallion MD at Growtion on his podcast series ‘Business Growth Execution’ to discuss the sudden opening of the UK property market.
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It’s the usual format – speakers, refreshments, bumpf. It’s not the usual content. No whining about how tough it is to be a lettings agent. Just straight talk and advice on building an amazing business. Three speakers who think differently, act differently and get results. Who should attend? Estate and Letting Agents Directors. […]
Read MoreMonday 1 February marked the first day of the new Right to Right regime being rolled out across England following a trial period in the West Midlands, which means letting landlords and their agents now have legal obligations they must adhere to – or face a hefty penalty. Right to Rent was introduced by the […]
Read MoreThe private rented sector has consistently accelerated over the past few years; back in 2014 the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association predicted that if the market trends continued over 50% of UK homes would be rented by 2032. While this is good news for you letting agents, that growth also comes with additional rules and regulations […]
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 MoreTwo shake-ups to the private rental sector in Wales If you’re a letting agent in Wales, keep on reading, because this week sees two big changes in the private rental sector. New immediate obligation to display fees The first big change is that letting agents need to be aware of a new – and perhaps […]
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