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Ensuring the validity of a Section 21 notice

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 attention to detail and adherence to legal requisites. Here’s a comprehensive look at factors that might render a Section 21 notice invalid. When drafting […]

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Landlords are selling, BIG landlords are buying

Landlords are selling. BIG landlords are buying.

It’s been widely reported that landlords are leaving the property rental sector in droves. A combination of factors, including rising mortgage rates, increased taxation, EPC requirement changes and the Renters’ Reform Bill, are prompting the sell-up. Concern has been expressed about the impact on the supply of rental properties at a time when demand is […]

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New EPC requirements may be ‘relaxed’.

New EPC requirements may be ‘relaxed’. But don’t shelve your plans to upgrade, just yet. We’ve heard a lot about poor insulation standards in the UK’s housing stock. It’s a widespread problem that needs to change if emissions targets are to be met. It’s also very relevant to households as they struggle to avoid the […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Successful First-Time Landlord in the UK Property Market

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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Is everyone being heard in the debate about 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 remove tenants who have not broken any rules or breached their tenancy agreement. Section 21 is a valuable tool for landlords. They use it […]

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Why do we dream of homeownership?

Why do we dream of homeownership? It’s what we do in the UK – we dream of owning bricks and mortar. It’s seen as a badge of stability, security and success. It’s become part of our culture that we pity the poor renter who can’t afford to buy. Maybe one day they’ll have the deposit […]

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Calculating Rental Yield for a Buy-to-Let Property

Calculating Rental Yield for a Buy-to-Let Property – by Sim Sekhon. Rental yield is a valuable metric. It can help you determine whether a buy-to-let property is a good investment and can also be used to compare the returns of different properties. But how is it calculated, and what represents a ‘good’ yield? I’m often […]

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Finding the right tenant takes more than a reference check

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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Don’t delay! Royal Mail strikes will affect your notices.

Don’t Delay! Royal Mail strikes will affect your notices. Due to Royal Mail strikes in the coming weeks there will be delays to First Class deliveries. This means notices will be affected if you don’t serve them now. The strikes are planned for the following dates: Friday 26th August 2022 Wednesday 31st August 2022 Thursday […]

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Enjoy your break… thieves aren’t getting one

Enjoy your break… thieves aren’t getting one We all deserve a holiday, but while you’re taking a break, thieves could be working very hard to steal your property. It’s that season. All over the country, properties stand empty. It’s not just opportunistic crime that spikes, it’s planned, targeted and ruthless. While to some extent it’s […]

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New RentalPassport™: cut risk and boost profits

https://youtu.be/LbjbILCeTuI Powered by LegalforLandlords, RentalPassport™ is a brand new product which offers significant advantages for you as letting agents, but also landlords and tenants too. RentalPassport™ is an effective alternative to traditional tenant referencing which encourages potential tenants to prove their trustworthiness upfront – even before viewings are arranged. Valid for 90 days, RentalPassport™ is […]

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Tenant referencing: driven by technology, backed by experience

Want a recommendation you can trust on every prospective tenant? We use best of breed technology, multiple data points and a highly experienced team to ensure that’s what we deliver. Salesforce is at the heart of what we do, and we leverage all the advantages of the latest PropTech and FinTech solutions, working with the […]

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Ways of working and the recruitment process. Forget survival, think personal and business growth – Episode 4

LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon is joined by Lynn Cannell (Director of LCA Jobs) to discuss ways of working and the recruitment process.

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December 2019 Newsletters

Please find below our Agent, Landlord and Tenant December 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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Looking beyond the populist message of rent control

Last week, London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, renewed his calls for rent controls to be implemented in the capital. Currently, that’s not something under mayoral control, but Khan wants the Government to make it possible that he, or indeed his successors, can impose rent controls. As rents seem to be steadying or even declining in some […]

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