Sim Sekhon looks at the Chancellor’s latest budget statement The Government denies that the decision to shift the Budget from its normal Wednesday slot to a Monday afternoon was anything to do with Halloween, but this Budget was never going to be a howler. Following closely on from the Prime Minister’s Party Conference message, which […]
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Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. A simple box of food makes a big difference, with foodbanks helping prevent crime, housing loss, family breakdown and mental health problems. Food donations are absolutely vital to Warrington foodbank’s ability to give everyone referred […]
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We’ve just launched a range of brand-new services. Each service is independent, but for simplicity, we’ve grouped them under one name: Rental Essentials. These services are designed to fill all the gaps you find whether you’re a landlord, a letting agent or indeed a tenant. They vary from practical hands-on support to specialist advice, and […]
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Last week the Build to Rent Forum hosted a one-day conference in Edinburgh. Both the event and the range of speakers, including Kevin Stewart MSP – the Scottish Government’s Minister for Local Government and Housing, who delivered the keynote address – highlight the enthusiasm and interest there is in the country for Build to Rent […]
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There’s a lot of backbiting and hot air in political circles at this time of year. It’s easy to become disillusioned and switch off, ignoring the discussions about things that affect our lives and our businesses. That’s why we’ve pulled together a quick summary of the housing-related issues from the three main party conferences. With […]
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The secret is Homeshift It’s a smart bit of technology that takes away a lot of the hassle that comes with moving home. Homeshift is the simple way for tenants to sort their gas, electricity, internet, water and council tax. One platform does everything. Tenants love Homeshift. It’s free, easy to use, offers straightforward, competitive […]
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We’ve heard the protests, the lobbying and the arguments why a ban is unfair, but this is a battle that letting agents won’t win. If you’re burying your head in the sand or hoping for a change of heart from Whitehall, we’d like to suggest you take a bit of constructive action instead. If you’re […]
Read More1st October was the date that changes to the procedures for Section 21 Notices came into force. There are clear steps you must have followed and a change to the forms that must be used. ARLA Propertymark has prepared a summary of the changes and notice periods which you can find . Whatever circumstances have […]
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These are challenging times to be in business. Six months until Brexit and any clarity we hoped to have at this stage remains elusive. There are some people predicting calamity and others brimming with optimism about our bold new independent future. But what’s become increasingly clear is that the uncertainty has started to have effects […]
Read MoreThere are other tenant referencing suppliers who use Trustpilot to collect feedback from their clients, but the figures show that no other business is coming close to the LegalforLandlord’s service. With a solid 5-star rating and well over 200 reviews, we’re sitting at top of the table. The big names that aren’t up to scratch […]
Read MoreTo celebrate and recognise success is very important to us and on Saturday 15th September our team went paintballing. We had paintball novices and seasoned snipers so it was always going to be a fun and interesting day. Our social events help to support the fabulous team spirit that’s at the heart of our culture and […]
Read MoreThe LegalforLandlords team had a great day at St.Rocco’s golf day at Warrington Golf Club on Wednesday 12th September 2018. The sun was shining and our team only went and won! AND the longest drive too. A great day had by all and more importantly lots of money raised for St Rocco’s Hospice, making a real […]
Read MoreAs the bill to ban charging fees to tenants makes its way through Parliament, it has been discussed, debated and loaded with extra details. The latest amendments to the new legislation add extra layers of complexity and, in their desire to further protect the rights of tenants, have the potential to hit landlords and their […]
Read MoreWith some suppliers, tenant referencing can’t be trusted. If you can’t trust it, there’s no point having it. If it’s painfully slow, don’t put up with it While you’re waiting to find out if the applicant’s okay, you’re not making progress. You’re in limbo, neither getting the tenancy agreed nor starting the hunt for another […]
Read MoreThe Negotiator Awards has formally announced the 2018 shortlist and we are delighted to be shortlisted for Supplier of the Year – Professional Support. This is a great achievement for us and whilst we’re celebrating, we won’t let it go to our heads. There’s always work to be done! The Negotiator Awards are seen as the […]
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