Entries by Joanna Plane

Your credit score matters – here’s why

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 […]

How fixed is a fixed-term tenancy?

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 […]

One big leap, two great causes

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 […]

LegalforLandlords does The Great British Bake Off

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, […]

Supporting Zirconia Morris Troupe

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, […]

Sim Sekhon: Regulate the lettings industry to build trust

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 […]

Ready to share?

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 […]

Check out the Checking-in process

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 […]

Sim Sekhon: Landlords need to speak up now

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 […]

LegalforLandlords’ Wimbledon Mannequin Challenge

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 […]

Maintaining success beyond the start-up

Some of the team at head office celebrating our 10th birthday There’s a strange sort of relish with which commentators report the likelihood of new business start-ups failing. It’s almost as though they want to say, “See, it’s a tough old game. You haven’t got what it takes”. These same commentators go quiet when businesses […]

A new perspective on moving home

Everybody seems to know the theory that next to death and divorce, moving home is one of life’s most stressful experiences. It doesn’t have to be a nightmare but billing a home move as a traumatic experience is a sure-fire way to make certain that’s exactly what it feels like. Every tiny issue, the smallest […]

Neutral territory: what to do when your landlord loves magnolia

Imagine you’re viewing a property you’re thinking of renting. The road’s quiet, the flat has all the space you need, the white goods are new and there’s a bit of garden with a shed. It’s just what you wanted, and although the décor is a bit bland, when you’ve moved your bits and bobs in […]

1,000 Trustpilot reviews – thank you, that’s grand

  We’ve just passed the milestone of 1,000 reviews on Trustpilot and we’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to give feedback on our service and products. We are, of course, delighted that the vast majority of our customers think that we deserve a five-star rating, but […]

Boris offers some comfort for landlords

  Voting in the Tory leadership contest closes on July 22nd.  Before then, no doubt, we’ll hear a lot more about both candidates’ potential policies. There will be much speculation in the media and a lot of guesswork based upon Hunt and Johnson’s previous government positions and actions. Boris Johnson has, however, already announced his […]

Sim Sekhon: Don’t ignore the older tenant

We know that the proportion of people who are renting their homes is on the rise. We also know that the population is ageing. Now figures are showing that there’s rapid growth in the numbers of those aged 55 and over who are renting. This age group now accounts for around 15% of the market, […]

Renting a home with a garden?

It makes sense to think carefully about any outdoor space when you’re looking for a place to rent. Some people love to spend time outside. For others, a garden is a hassle they don’t need or want. But, as it’s likely your landlord will include certain conditions in your tenancy agreement regarding the upkeep of […]