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October 2020 Newsletters

Please find our October Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. October 2020 – Newsletter – Agents October 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords October 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants  

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Rent properties without the cost of a deposit

What is Reposit? Reposit is an alternative to the traditional tenancy deposit. With a traditional deposit, the tenant normally pays five weeks’ rent, which the landlord or letting agent is legally obliged to register with a deposit scheme. Reposit provides tenants with a more affordable option than the traditional deposit scheme – and at no […]

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LegalforLandlords launches new RentalPassport™ to help Agents ditch pointless viewings

LegalforLandlords launches new RentalPassport™ to help Agents ditch pointless viewings

Tenant referencing, insurance and legal services firm, LegalforLandlords, has launched an innovative new tool to help agents ditch time-wasters and reduce the viewing-to-offer ratio. The new RentalPassport™, backed by Homes under the Hammer’s, Lucy Alexander, gives agents a quick and easy appraisal of prospective tenants at the touch of a button, eliminating pointless viewings from […]

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Thank you for visiting LforL at EA Masters 2020

On Thursday 8th October we exhibited at our very first virtual event, the EA Masters 2020 – and what a brilliant experience it was. We talked to so many interesting people from the industry and watched a number of really insightful webinars; lots of hours of learning and many takeaways to share and implement. We […]

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Avoiding Possession Claims by following Pre‐Action Protocol

Avoiding Possession Claims by following Pre‐Action Protocol

New protection rules and updates to legislation have been brought in to protect tenants and landlords, and the courts will consider the impact Coronavirus may have had in proceedings. Download our free PDF below, which summarises best practice that should be considered before starting the evictions process. An important part of this process is that […]

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August 2020 Newsletters

September 2020 Newsletters

Please find our September Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. September 2020 – Newsletter – Agents September 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords September 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants  

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Changes to Rent & Legal Protection from 1st October 2020. This is due to current legislation changes and the insurance underwriters amendments.

Changes to Rent & Legal Protection from 1st October 2020

  Please be advised that policy terms will change from 1st October 2020*. This is due to current legislation changes and the insurance underwriters amendments. Whilst we understand this is not ideal, we still have a great product to offer – one that remains very competitive, particularly in the current climate. The new policy details are as […]

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Sim Sekhon: The lift on tenant eviction ban shouldn’t cause panic.

On the 20 September the Government lifted the ban on evicting tenants. The ban was put in place to help tenants who were struggling financially during the Pandemic and has been in place since March 2020. With emotions running high it’s understandable that tenants are concerned about the effects of the ban being lifted and […]

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Join us at The Virtual EA Masters 2020

There’s no denying that 2020 has thrown us all some curveballs, but at LegalforLandlords, we carry on. In fact, our commitment to providing the best service and products to agents is the reason we’re exhibiting at The Virtual EA Masters 2020 on 8th October. Join us online as we exhibit at the UK’s largest virtual […]

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The latest from LegalforLandlords – September 2020

We’re committed to serving the needs of lettings agents. That’s why we’re continuously updating our products and services to help make your job easier. Throughout September and October you can expect lots of new and exciting updates from LforL. Take a read of the bulletin below for a snapshot of what’s happening. If you’d like […]

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August 2020 Newsletters

August 2020 Newsletters

Please find our August Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. August 2020 – Newsletter – Agents August 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords August 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants  

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Sim Sekhon: Eviction U-turn and a shift in balance.

When the eviction ban was first extended back in June, I said the consequences would roll on and on. Now, with a further four-week extension just announced, I’m doubling down on that statement. However, a surprise twist to the bombshell six-month notice period brings a touch of solace to landlords. The government revealed that agents […]

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New RentalPassport - cut risk and boost profits

New RentalPassport – cut risk and boost profits

  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

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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FAQs - Do I need to file a Reactivation Notice?

FAQs – Do I need to file a Reactivation Notice?

Landlords need to confirm if they wish to make or continue with an eviction claim by filling in a reactivation notice and sending it to the court. How do I know if I need to file a Reactivation Notice? If your possession claim was listed for a hearing but then adjourned due to COVID19 or […]

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