We’ve all worked so hard this year, through different and challenging circumstances. The LegalforLandlords team is looking forward to some well-deserved time off over the festive period, and we hope you are too. Friday 24th December: Closed Monday 27th December: Closed Tuesday 28th December: Closed Wednesday 29th December: Open 10am-3pm Thursday 30th December: Open 10am-3pm […]
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Forward-thinking services provider LegalforLandlords has made a significant move into PropTech with its recent acquisition of the Propoly platform. Propoly, was founded by Ray Kyrson and Edward Gazelle and previously went through the Pi-Labs scale up programme and has investment from leading high street agents. The company plans to enhance the existing Propoly offering, making […]
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Your landlord doesn’t want to know that it’s a complicated legal nightmare. They want you to fix it. Don’t worry, we’ll help you behind the scenes. You’re a letting agent, not a legal expert. You can’t be expected to know how to deal with everything, but if things do go wrong, it’s good to know […]
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Do you think tenants’ insurance is too confusing and too expensive? Do you think it’s your landlord’s responsibility? We’re here to give you the facts. Most tenants don’t realise the risks they’re facing by choosing not to invest in contents and liability insurance. Here’s just a few consequences you could be subject to if you’re […]
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COVID-19 has had a huge impact on student life, but the urge young people feel to move on with life, to study and make new friends hasn’t gone away. And now that the pandemic is having less of an impact, student populations are set to grow again. That’s why we’ve brought back our Student tenant […]
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The Home Office has extended the period in which letting agents and landlords in England can carry out Right to Rent checks by video call, to 31 August 2021. “The return of in-person Right to Rent checks has been delayed in line with wider Government safety guidance around limiting the spread of COVID-19 infection.” – […]
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Evictions process simplified. The following roadmap outlines the current eviction process, taking into account the legal requirement to give 4 weeks to 4 months’ notice, as of 1 June 2021. Please familiarise yourself with the current timelines and get in touch if you need any advice or guidance. You can also book a free consultation here […]
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9% increase in court costs for claims online. The consultation paper “Alignment of the Fees for Online and Paper Civil Money and Possession Claims” was published on 20 November 2020 and it invited comments on the proposal by the Ministry of Justice for the removal of the online discount applied to issue fees for users […]
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“Everything’s fine. The tenant’s on furlough. I don’t need cover.” Don’t let these be your famous last words. As pandemic restrictions continue to ease and the end of furlough approaches, have you stopped to think about how this might impact your rental income? And what effect it might have on rent arrears? The furlough scheme […]
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Changes to tenancy notice periods came into effect Tuesday 1st June 2021. This means that the ban on most bailiff-enforced evictions in England has come to an end, and the notice period you need to give your tenants has been reduced from six to four months. What does this mean for you? Landlords will now […]
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We won’t pretend that moving home is a doddle. There’s always some effort involved, but we’ve partnered with AnyVan because they offer just what you need. Unlike some low-cost providers, AnyVan is big on service with over 80,000 excellent reviews on Trustpilot. Handling over 5,000 moves every single week, they’ve got all the experience you […]
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Bundle your bills into one. Moving home can be a stressful time, with lots to organise in so little time! One Utility Bill will take the pain away from setting up your utilities, by bundling your bills into one. One Utility Bill is a bills management service, meaning you can bundle your energy, broadband, water, […]
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Want a recommendation you can trust on every prospective tenant for your property? Lucy Alexander chats to Verity from our Tenant Referencing department to explain how you CAN achieve this! Timecodes: 00:00 Lucy Alexander intro 00:19 How RentalPassport finds you the best tenants 1:31 Why choose LegalforLandlords Contact us if you would like to discuss any […]
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Landlords: who’s on your wavelength? There’s only one group of people who really understand what landlords have to manage: landlords themselves. And while every landlord is an individual, collectively landlords have an incredible bank of experience and a depth of knowledge about the business of property rental that shouldn’t be underestimated. You are amazing, resilient, […]
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It’s so important to do your bit and stand up for what’s right. That’s why we didn’t hesitate to donate in support of an estate agency raising funds to fight a case that could have lead to much wider implications for the entire industry. #TheLettingsIndustryCouncil Great to see lots of other big names showing their […]
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