The secret is Homeshift We expect you’ve got a long list of things to sort out. You’re probably wondering if you can manage it all. Well, don’t panic because Homeshift can make things simpler. Homeshift is a service that allows tenants to arrange the set-up and management of key household services in just a few […]
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From March 20th this year, under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, tenants will be able to sue their landlords over unfit homes. Instead of having to go through local authorities, direct action will be possible, and tenants may be awarded damages. It is estimated that one million rented homes have hazards that contravene […]
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Just over a year ago, I called for the Government to rethink its policy on Right to Rent checks. You can read my arguments here but in summary, I was concerned that landlords shouldn’t be put in the position of policing immigration and further that the checks would give rise to discrimination. Now, Mr Justice […]
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LegalforLandlords has been recognised for its outstanding customer service to its clients by The ESTAS, the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. The ESTAS sponsored by Zoopla determines the best estate & letting agents, mortgage advisors and suppliers in the UK through research carried out amongst customers who are asked a series […]
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In this country, heading to court has long been considered the last resort, used only when other measures have failed. But it is often said that the UK is becoming more like the USA in its attitude to litigation. Landlords can – and do – find themselves facing legal actions brought by their tenants, […]
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The fees ban means that you’ll need to be very aware of your business income. You’ll probably want to explore ways in which you can increase it. We’ve got one, and it’s very effective. It could earn you 60% of what you’ve lost now the fees ban is active. Click on the video below to […]
Read MoreLegalforLandlords are proud to announce their sponsorship of the ‘Lucky Loser’ prize at Nock Deighton’s Golf day. Good luck to all participating.
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Yesterday saw the first of six 2019 LegalforLandlords roadshows. The day was very informative with useful information regarding the Tenant Fees Ban, content marketing, the do’s and don’ts regarding the Legal aspects of letting and how to obtain and keep landlords. A big thanks to our speakers: Christopher Watkin, Peter E. Savage and Sim Sekhon, […]
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It’s really an opportunity – make sure you grab it! The upcoming Tenants Fee Ban on Jun 1st is focussing the minds of a lot of letting agents currently. The natural reaction will be to view this as a major threat to your business, and indeed the loss of this income stream would be a […]
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At LegalforLandlords we continue to spread our wings throughout 2020, delivering five star products and customer service to new and existing clients. Take a look at the events we’ll be attending and hosting in 2020/2021 below. Come and join us. The Virtual EA Masters 2020 8th October 2020 Join us online as we exhibit […]
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In business, success requires a close eye to be kept on income and expenditure. It’s no different in property rental, and in a climate of tax changes, increasing regulation and the knock-on effects of the agency fees ban, cutting unnecessary expenditure makes sense. It is easy, therefore, to see why some landlords are choosing a […]
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Last week, London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, renewed his calls for rent controls to be implemented in the capital. Currently, that’s not something under mayoral control, but Khan wants the Government to make it possible that he, or indeed his successors, can impose rent controls. As rents seem to be steadying or even declining in some […]
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Last Friday saw the annual LegalforLandlords recognition awards take place in Warrington. The awards are to recognise the hard work the LegalforLandlords team do throughout the year with categories such as Best newcomer, Employee of the year and the prestigious Sim Sekhon award. The awards are also a chance to blow off some steam and […]
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It’s the usual format – speakers, refreshments, bumpf. It’s not the usual content. No whining about how tough it is to be a lettings agent. Just straight talk and advice on building an amazing business. Three speakers who think differently, act differently and get results. Who should attend? Estate and Letting Agents Directors. […]
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In less time than the duration of many tenancies, our industry faces a major change. In the House of Lords yesterday, on a day when eyes might have been focused on other political events, the Government’s housing spokesman named the date for the fees ban implementation. It’s June 1, 2019, and that date will […]
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