We offer a FREE pre-court-action letter, sent directly to your problem tenants, outlining the situation and putting in black and white what the next steps will be if they don’t vacate your property. If you want, you can continue to chase the monies owed by problem tenants, but we know that a letter from LegalforLandlords […]
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When you decided to become a landlord, did you research your target market? I know that many in property rental are focused, but I suspect that plenty of landlords drifted into the business without clear direction. With property one of the few investments delivering decent returns, that’s understandable. You sort your buy-to-let purchase and think […]
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We’re delighted to announce that LegalforLandlords has been shortlisted in two categories at this Year’s National LIS Awards held by the National Landlord Investment Show. Best Landlord Legal Services Provider Best Landlord Insurance Provider The National Awards show will take place on 21st November in London’s Grosvenor House Hotel to celebrate the private rented sector. […]
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You may have spotted the case of a tenant ordered to repay more than £100,000 in profits he’d made by unlawfully letting the council property he tenanted. It made the headlines because of the eye-watering sums involved, but the detail is also revealing. The subletting had been going on since 2013, and the vehicle used […]
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A credit score is used to assess whether or not you will be able to repay a loan, mortgage or credit card debt. If you’re not looking to buy a property, don’t have a loan and you’re on top of your credit or store card payments, it would be easy to think your credit score […]
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A friend of mine is facing a dilemma. Over the next year or so, he’s hoping to move to New Zealand. He’s getting all his ducks in a row now. His profession is one that’s in demand, he has contacts, friends and a promise of a place to stay while he finds his feet. But […]
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It’s always a good idea to challenge yourself, but Noel Philip, our Partnership Development Executive, is definitely diving straight in. On Saturday 28th September, he’s taking part in a charity skydive. It’s not how Noel normally spends his weekends, but he’s got two fantastic reasons for making the leap. Some of the funds raised will […]
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On the 13th September, we donned our best aprons and dusted off our rolling pins to take part in our very own version of the Great British Bake Off, all in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and the amazing work they do. From showstoppers to ‘CAKEtastrophes’, the team made a sterling effort. Of course, […]
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Giving back to the community is such a part of our company’s culture that it has become second nature, so when we heard that Zirconia Morris Troupe (a group that teaches Morris dancing to all ages in the Latchford area of Warrington) needed some support, we were keen to get involved. As a non-profit organisation, […]
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In the 2018 Ipsos MORI survey, only 30% of 1000 British adults trusted the estate agency profession. I’m taking that as a positive. In 2017, the figure was 26%. There’s still a long way to go, but I’m an optimist and that’s definitely an improvement. The figures quoted relate to estate agents, rather than property […]
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If you’re thinking the industry has had more than its fair share of changes recently, we suggest you brace yourself. A working group on the Regulation of Property Agents has just published its final report and more changes are likely to be on the way. If you’re expecting howls of protest from this camp, you’ll […]
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If you like company and can find the right housemates, sharing a flat or house can be a brilliant idea. It’s the ideal option if you’re ready to fly the family nest but would struggle to cover the rent on your own. It can also be a great way to help save up for a […]
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Okay, you’ve found a property to rent. Your reference application has been approved and the tenancy agreement is signed and sealed. But instead of simply handing over the keys, the agent now wants to involve you in a checking-in process. More admin, more paperwork, more time. Before you get stressed, it’s worth knowing that the […]
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We are a month into a twelve-week consultation period on the proposed abolition of no-fault Section 21 evictions. The next few weeks will fly by and if landlords don’t voice their opinions now the legislative changes will sail through Parliament. Landlords will be left wondering why they no longer have control over their assets. To […]
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New balls, please! At LegalforLandlords we love holding events. We believe in living life to the full. Any excuse to celebrate, we’ll take it, and even though most of us don’t know one end of a tennis racket from the other, we couldn’t resist getting involved with Wimbledon this year. During the third round of […]
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