On 1st June 2019, the Tenant Fees Act, commonly known as the Fees Ban, became law, but what does that mean for you as a tenant? Here’s a quick guide to the essentials you need to know. What is the Fees Ban and why has it been introduced? The Government wants to make renting fairer […]
Little Browsers raising money for the little ones If you’re not sure how you’d cope if your child became seriously ill, you’re not alone. Fortunately, in the North West, we’ve got the amazing Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Charity close by. That’s where Jacob, son of Joanne from our Legal Team, has been receiving treatment for a […]
A rush of publicity accompanied the arrival of the fees ban last Saturday. What’s been far less obvious is that on the same day, a new version of the mandatory How to Rent (HTR) guide was introduced. This new document must be issued to all tenants. There’s also a new version of Form 6a which […]
A few weeks ago, when the proposed abolition of no-fault evictions was announced, we speculated that, should the move go ahead, many private landlords would quit the sector. Now surveys we have been conducting – amongst landlords on our database and those attending landlord shows – have shown us the scale of the potential exodus. […]
It started as a conversation. One of our team had been doggedly helping a Landlord with a tricky issue and was told he’d been a real “friend” in sorting the problem. It struck us that all our Landlord services have this idea at their core. We aim to be a Landlord’s and Agent’s best friend, […]
On Sunday 19th May a few members of our great team took part in the Great Manchester Run to raise money in aid of Mind, an incredible mental health charity that provides advice and support to help empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The work they do is invaluable, so we were thrilled to […]
Each year The Sunday Times publishes a list of the best places to live in Great Britain. In 2019, Salisbury in Wiltshire topped the list. In 2018, York took the top slot. It’s not that Salisbury has suddenly upped its game or that York has taken its eye off the ball. The list is decided […]
We’ve been talking to agents up and down the country at roadshows we’ve run and attended, and it’s clear that massive amounts of Landlord and Tenant data, held by agencies, is underutilised. There’s potential to promote your services and drive extra revenues. You could be informing and educating consumers about new legislation, updating them on […]
The 16th annual ESTAS Awards. What an event and what a privilege it was to attend. It was our first time at the awards and we were beyond excited to join over one thousand other agents, suppliers and property professionals to celebrate the industry’s top performers. Although LegalforLandlords may have missed out (this time), we wanted […]
The 16th annual ESTAS Awards. What an event and what a privilege it was to attend. It was our first time at the awards and we were beyond excited to join over one thousand other agents, suppliers and property professionals to celebrate the industry’s top performers. Although LegalforLandlords may have missed out (this time), we […]
If you’re older than your mid-twenties, it’s likely you’ve grown up believing that the property ladder is your passport to happiness. If you haven’t got your foot on the bottom rung, you should, according to the perceived wisdom, be miserable. You’re trapped in a cycle of paying rent which stops you saving for a deposit, […]
The property rental sector is weathering some challenging conditions. Survival in the face of the fees ban and increased legislation has seen agents taking a serious look at their business models. Naturally, they’re looking for sources of income to plug the shortfall, and crucially, ones that won’t alienate their landlords or upset tenants. They’re looking […]
Giving back to the community is such a part of the company’s culture that it has become second nature. Our next challenge is the Manchester Great Run which our MD, Sim Sekhon & Ops Manager Paul Haselden are taking part in! Donate here.
We decided to pitch four teams against each other to create an Easter masterpiece. The team with the most votes and reactions would be crowned the winner! The votes have been counted and verified.. The winner is: “Easter is coming at LegalforLandlords, we GoT this!” Well done to all involved!
Yesterday the Government sounded the death knell for the no-fault Section 21 eviction. Amidst the celebrating voices of tenants, local authorities and housing campaigners, the genuine concerns of landlords aren’t heard, but we should be used to that by now. This change has been on the cards for some time and may be implemented as […]
Homeshift is a service that allows tenants to arrange the set-up and management of key household services in just a few minutes. Everything’s done online – including finding some of the best possible deals. Click on the video below to find out more. Homeshift makes Sense. It helps to take the stress out of renting, […]
The continuing Brexit debate has seen practically every industry calling for certainty and, so far, it’s not been forthcoming. Our industry is no different. The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has asked the Government for clarification on the rights of EU nationals in the light of Brexit because no specific guidance has so far been […]
We’re delighted to be involved with BriefYourMarket.com’s Roadshows on replacing your lost Tenant Fee Income. The Roadshows take place on the following dates: 26th April 2019 – London 2nd May 2019 – Manchester 10th May 2019 – Birmingham Register here. If you haven’t signed up for your LegalforLandlords Commission Pot, start earning today.
Cutting corners in property rental is a sure way to earn a bad reputation. Respect starts with better choices. You want to be respected? Earn it. Read our “issues to consider” list below to gain: Respect from potential tenants Respect from your landlords Respect from the wider community, peers, industry Issues to consider: Professionalism […]
A survey of 4,500 lettings agents has revealed the shocking statistic that 44% are currently not ready for the tenant fees ban. Let’s hope they have plans to get up-to-speed very quickly because the ban comes into force on 1 June 2019. With three months to go, there’s no time to lose. We know that […]
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