As a property expert in the UK market, I’ve seen first-hand the impact of the challenges that landlords have faced over the years. These challenges have ranged from changes in tax law to stricter regulations. All have had a significant impact on the profitability of buy-to-let investments. In isolation, it’s easy to see each change […]
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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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Rising interest rates are a hot topic right now and not just in financial circles. Everyone is talking about the issue, its effect on the economy, on business and on household budgets. The impact on the property market is likely to be significant with the effects felt by homeowners, landlords and tenants. While headlines often […]
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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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Court errors and bailiff shortages cost landlords almost £20,000 Pressure on our legal system is causing unacceptable delays when landlords seek resolution through the courts for tenancy issues. That’s according to property rental service provider LegalforLandlords, whose staff have collated a list of issues they believe show landlords are expected simply to ‘grin and bear […]
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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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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 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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13 years of LegalforLandlords. Thank you all for being part of our journey. Each passing year provides new insight and allows us to reflect. It prompts us to review our purpose: why do we do what we do? As you can imagine, it always changes. Nothing in life is plain sailing, nor can we predict […]
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Magic? No, it’s just The Landlord’s Solution. We don’t have a magic wand; it just feels like it… As an agent, there’s always that job you dread: the tenant who’s causing bother, always in arrears, always playing the system. They take up your time, eat up your energy, test your patience and leave you on […]
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Landlords let down by a broken legal system. It’s comforting to think that the UK has a well-established and effective judicial system. If we are wronged we can turn to the courts. But unfortunately for landlords, the system isn’t working. Courts are clogged, there are insufficient judges and cases are taking months to be heard. […]
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The eviction process explained. If you need to regain possession of your property, the legal processes can seem confusing – all the jargon, rules, notices, different courts and different applications – but don’t despair. This area is one where we excel. We handle these issues on behalf of landlords every day. Our simple, fixed-fee services […]
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This nightmare doesn’t stop when you wake up… Your new tenant is a dream. They pay like clockwork. You’re sleeping like a baby. Suddenly, the rent stops arriving… Your dream’s a nightmare come true. You can’t cover the mortgage. The legal costs are mounting. Your savings are gone. You’re stressed. You can’t sleep. …all because […]
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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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Evictions stalled by the small print. Imagine you’re a landlord who’s waited weeks for the courts to get around to dealing with a Section 21 notice. It won’t be long now until you can regain control of your property. Things are looking up. But then, the judge dismisses the case. There’s a gap in the […]
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