Entries by Joanna Plane

Don’t delay! Royal Mail strikes will affect your notices.

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 […]

Enjoy your break… thieves aren’t getting one

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 […]

13 years of LegalforLandlords

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 […]

Magic? No, it’s just The Landlord’s Solution.

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 […]

Landlords let down by a broken legal system

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. […]

The eviction process explained

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 […]

This nightmare doesn’t stop when you wake up…

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 […]

Why every landlord counts – by Sim Sekhon

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 […]

Evictions stalled by the small print

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 […]

Building Regulations have changed 2022

Building Regulations have changed 2022. Do you know the latest changes to the Building Regulations 2010, Part L? Landlords must conform to the safety and environmental rules set out in the regs. Failure to comply can put tenants at risk and incur fines for landlords. Read the official government document here. Read a helpful breakdown […]

May 2022 Newsletters

The latest news from LforL. Please find our May Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. May 2022 – Newsletter – Agents May 2022 – Newsletter – Landlords May 2022 – Newsletter – Tenants  

How to take the stress away from property management

How to take the stress away from property management. Use our team as an extension of your Property Management team. We take the stress away. We save you time. We reduce the headache of dealing with tenant issues. What our Managed Professional Services Team will do for you: ✔ Take ownership of the awkward bits […]

10 reasons not to sell your buy-to-let

10 reasons NOT to sell your buy-to-let Owning a buy-to-let presents some challenges, but manage them well and you’ll be in a strong position. We’ve put together a little guide on why you should keep your buy-to-let and how to make it pay. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDE HERE

Key points from the Queen’s Speech

Key points from the Queen’s Speech Pomp, ceremony and more rights for tenants – by Sim Sekhon The State Opening of Parliament was a little different this year with the Prince of Wales standing in for the Queen whose health prevented her attendance. The pomp, the ceremony and the rituals remained the same. The Government […]

April 2022 Newsletters

The latest news from LforL. Please find our April Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. April 2022 – Newsletter – Agents April 2022 – Newsletter – Landlords April 2022 – Newsletter – Tenants  

What to look for in a letting agent

What to look for in a letting agent – by Sim Sekhon, MD. Friends, family members and landlords within my network often ask my advice. Of all the subjects concerning them, one stands out: letting agents. They want clarity and straight answers. Sometimes they want to know if they should manage the rental of their […]

You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to trace your tenants

You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to trace your tenants. Our tracing and debt recovery experts are here to make life easier when you need it most, by taking away the stress and pain of tracking down your tenants, so you can recover the money you are owed. We have access to internal and […]

Total peace of mind with managed rent protection

Total peace of mind with managed rent protection – because even the most carefully vetted tenants can still have problems. Circumstances change and unpaid rent for landlords can quickly become a problem for you, too. Protect yours and your landlord’s income by including Rent Protection Insurance as part of your managed service fee to landlords. What this means […]

March 2022 Newsletters

The latest news from LforL. Please find our March Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. March 2022 – Newsletter – Agents March 2022 – Newsletter – Landlords March 2022 – Newsletter – Tenants  

On the Chancellor’s spring statement

Rishi Sunak stepped up to deliver today’s mini-budget surrounded by headlines about prices rising faster than they have done in the last thirty years. There is pressure on food costs, fuel and energy, all of which will be exacerbated by events in eastern Europe. The reality facing our sector is that many tenants could face […]