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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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August 2020 Newsletters

July 2020 Newsletters

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

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Important Legal Update: Temporary amendment to Civil Procedure Rules 1998

Important Legal Update: Temporary amendment to Civil Procedure Rules 1998

A temporary amendment to the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 has been announced to manage the resumption of possession proceedings when the “moratorium evictions” ends on 23 August 2020. The changes to the usual possession proceedings process mean you’ll need to be prepared, providing a reactivation notice to the court and tenant. What’s changed? Landlords must […]

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Has your tenant stopped paying rent? We can help.

Has your tenant stopped paying rent? We can help.

Has your tenant stopped paying rent? Do you want your property back? Don’t feel like you have to sit back and wait… new notices CAN still be served. If you’ve exhausted all attempts to negotiate repayment and are unsure what to do, we can help. Don’t wait for the courts to re-open – you need […]

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stamp duty cut

A good time to buy: stamp duty cut from today until March 2021

Today Rishi Sunak delivered the highly anticipated Summer economic statement, or ‘mini-budget’ for 2020. It was expected to deliver a lifeline to businesses and stimulate the economy, but did it deliver? The initial response is a resounding ‘yes’. The Government announced £30billion of extra spending to support a jobs retention bonus, incentives to hire apprentices, […]

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Please find our Agent, Landlord and Tenant December 2019 Newsletters

June 2020 Newsletters

  Please find below our Agent, Landlord and Tenant June Newsletters containing all that is new in the property world. June 2020 – Newsletter – Agents June 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords June 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants  

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Join the conversation: LegalforLandlords podcast round-up.

“Forget Survival, think personal and business growth…” is a brand new, straight talking property podcast series hosted by LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon. Each episode aims to explore startling facts and figures – not to try and scare you – but in the hope that you’ll sit up and take notice. The truth about the property […]

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COVID-19: Important update for customers

Important COVID-19 Updates: What’s changed since 23rd April?

To help support you and your business, we have put together a list of facts summarising the changes currently impacting the Private Rental Sector due to the Coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is an ever-changing landscape and subject to swift changes. Our last update went out on 23rd April, and even since then a lot has changed. […]

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Sim Sekhon: The consequences of the extended eviction ban will roll on – and on.

We all recognise that COVID-19 has caused financial difficulties and the Government was right to consider the needs of tenants in its emergency legislation. But the latest move – extending the ban on evictions to the end of August – doesn’t just deal with the effects of the virus. It prolongs the agony for landlords […]

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Mental health, mindset and the "new normal"

Mental health, mindset and the “new normal”. Forget survival, think personal and business growth – Episode 3

LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon, is joined by Gayle Audley (Managing Director at Gayle Audley Ltd) to discuss mental health, mindset and embracing the “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Please find our Agent, Landlord and Tenant December 2019 Newsletters

May 2020 Newsletters

  Please find below our Agent, Landlord and Tenant May Newsletters containing all that is new in the property world. May 2020 – Newsletter – Agents May 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords May 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants  

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NEW Coronavirus Rent & Legal Protection Insurance

NEW Coronavirus Rent & Legal Protection Insurance

A new policy that keeps your income stream flowing – even in tough times. The current crisis might have interrupted the normal flow of business, but that doesn’t mean you should be taken for a ride. “Everything’s fine. The tenant’s a decent bloke. I don’t need cover.” Really? You can predict the future, can you? […]

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