If it wasn’t such a serious issue, we’d shake our heads in disbelief at Chancellor George Osborne’s planned changes to Mortgage Interest Relief. From 2020, tax will be calculated based on rental income, not on profit. Buy-to-let landlords who have been able to use the interest on their mortgage to offset their tax bill will, […]
For a good while, we’ve thought that Legalforlandlords is a great place to work. But now, we’ve got more than our own opinion to go off. On Friday 10th June, we were thrilled to win the Employer of the Year category at the Warrington Business Awards. As is normal with awards, we’ve got people to […]
We’d like to offer a helping hand. We’re guessing that one of your most painful jobs is chasing unpaid rent. But if you don’t get the cash out of those troublesome tenants, both you and your landlords can end up seriously out of pocket. So, for this month only, LegalforLandlords are offering three FREE RENT RECOVERY LETTERS […]
The days of Energy Performance Certificates being an afterthought are long gone. Landlords, or letting agents working on their behalf, can no longer afford to ignore them. The Energy Act 2011 has given EPCs teeth. It has given new duties to landlords and brought in penalties for non-compliance. But, as is often the case with […]
For this month only, LegalforLandlords are offering FREE RENT RECOVERY LETTERS. Yes, that’s right – free rent recovery letters for any fully managed or let only property currently in arrears. If you want, you can continue to chase the monies owed by problem tenants, but we know that a letter from LegalforLandlords has more clout. Our success […]
We looked a couple of months ago at what a Brexit decision might mean for the UK property market, and now with this month’s EU referendum looming large on the horizon, landlords’ thoughts may well be turning more specifically to what the decision could mean for them and for the UK buy to let market. […]
At LegalforLandlords, we’re just as happy to work with new landlords who have a single property to rent as we are with experienced landlords with big portfolios. If you’re just dipping your toe in the waters of buy to let, though, you may be wondering where to start. Choosing your own home is one thing, […]
LegalforLandlords Ltd, who provide the rental property sector with legal, referencing and insurance services, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. Established in 2009, they have clients across the whole of the rental property sector – landlords, letting agents and tenants. They […]
We recently shared some horror stories from landlords whose tenants from hell had caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage to properties and gave you some tips for making sure your own tenancies don’t turn into a nightmare. But it’s just as important to remember your own responsibilities for maintaining the condition and safety of […]
We all like to think that we’re good at assessing someone else’s character at the first meeting, but for a landlord this skill is vital. When you take on a new tenant, you’re trusting a stranger with your huge investment. Yes, you’ve got the protection of the law, but that’s something which helps you when […]
It’s easy to underestimate the value of the things you own. A purchase here and there, a birthday gift – over the years it soon adds up. It’s not until the worst happens, and you lose it, that you realise the cost of refilling your wardrobe, replacing your furniture or buying new sports gear. If […]
We’ve all heard stories about tenants from hell – from a raft of excuses for not paying their rent right through to leaving carnage and destruction in their wake. Here are some of the worst ones we’ve heard, and a few tips on how to avoid, and deal with, nightmare tenants. After a row with […]
We reported recently on the changes in stamp duty having an impact on property purchases and previously advised landlords thinking of increasing their portfolio in 2016 to buy in the first quarter in order to beat the rise. So, it’s no surprise that we saw a big jump in mortgage lending in March as landlords […]
We know that, for landlords, tenants falling into rent arrears is one of the biggest concerns. It can have a massive impact on your finances if your tenants are not paying the rent, and although there are courses of action you can take to get the arrears repaid, or ultimately evict your non-paying tenants, this […]
There are a variety of forms and notices for landlords to use when tackling various tenancy issues, and there were changes for landlords last week with the government making an update to two private letting forms. These took effect on 6th April 2016, so it’s worth checking that you’re using the right versions! Changes to […]
Last week was certainly an eventful one for landlords. The hike in stamp duty on rental properties came into force on 1st April, and as expected, we saw a big spike in lending and bottlenecks delaying property purchases as buyers raced against the clock to complete their sale before the rise took effect. Earlier in […]
LegalforLandlords in the Workplace We know that our people are special and we look after them with training and career development opportunities, even sponsoring staff through their professional qualifications. We also have a busy social events calendar which kicked off this weekend with our first ever Poker night! Well done Tracey on an outstanding victory!
We are delighted to be a member of the Wolves Foundation! A registered charity working within the local community of Warrington and through the umbrella of sport they work in four key areas: health, education, young people and social welfare. They use their relationship with the Rugby Club to enhance and promote their fantastic work, using the rugby players […]
UK Private Rental Sector Rental Prices Still Growing Albeit At A Slower Pace Private rental sector (PRS) monthly rental prices have continued to increase across the UK, although price rises have slowed significantly, reaching a new high of £995 (GBP) per month during September, according to new research. The latest HomeLet Rental Index found that […]
Landlords Who Operate Outside The Law On Tenant Evictions Will Be Prosecuted There are reports in the press about private rental sector (PRS) landlords failing to follow the correct tenant eviction procedures when trying to get problem tenants out of their properties and many are ending up on the wrong side of the law. There […]
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