Entries by Joanna Plane

Shocking Rent Protection statistics | Lucy Alexander & Sim Sekhon

Join Lucy Alexander and Managing Director of LegalforLandlords, Sim Sekhon, as they discuss the importance of Rent Protection. We’ve all seen the devastation caused when rental income isn’t on track or dries up altogether over this past year. In this video, we explain why rent and legal protection insurance is essential, not just an optional […]

April 2021 Newsletters

Please find our April Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. April 2021 – Newsletter – Agents April 2021 – Newsletter – Landlords April 2021 – Newsletter – Tenants  

Breathing Space: A quick intro to the Debt Respite Scheme

Effective in England and Wales from 4 May 2021, this new scheme aims to help those with problem debt. It doesn’t cancel the debt and it isn’t a payment holiday, but it puts on hold any enforcement action and gives debtors ‘breathing space’ to find solutions. Let’s take a quick look at how this affects […]

Your legal questions answered, with Lucy Alexander

You’re a landlord, not a legal expert. You can’t be expected to know how to deal with everything, but if things do go wrong, it’s good to know that there’s an easy way to get things sorted. Our legal team has simple, trusted procedures and strategies that will solve most problems, quickly, for a one-off, affordable […]

You manage a lot, but you’re missing the big one.

You manage viewings, references, agreements, inventories, check-ins, repairs and check-outs. You’re missing the big one. Did you know you can include Rent Protection Insurance as part of your managed service fee to landlords? Usual fees of say, 10%, could be increased to 12.5% if you add Rent Protection Insurance into the mix. You’ll create a […]

Whoa! Don’t write off those rent arrears!

Before you give up trying to recover rent arrears, give us the chance to get it back for you. We’re rather good at chasing rent a rrears, at recovering long-term debts and tracing tenants who’ve done a moonlight flit. It’s your money. Your income. Your business. Fight for it and get us on the case. […]

New Electrical Safety Regulations for Landlords

Amidst the excitement about lockdown easing on March 29th, another important date might have escaped your notice. From 1st April 2021, new electrical safety regulations apply to existing tenancies. From last summer, the regulations have applied to new tenancies but now have a wider reach. In brief, the regulations mean that landlords must have the […]

March 2021 Newsletters

Please find our March Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. March 2021 – Newsletter – Agents March 2021 – Newsletter – Landlords March 2021 – Newsletter – Tenants  

Are you part of the Rent Protection statistic?

At LegalforLandlords we don’t just consider rent protection insurance as an optional extra. We consider it an essential. Why? Because we’ve seen the devastation caused when rental income isn’t on track or dries up altogether. We’ve helped people through the legal process of regaining control of their property, but without insurance, once that income’s gone, […]

Legal Services for Landlords

From free advice to fixed-fee services that get your property, and the rent you’re owed, safely back in your hands… everyone here at Legal for Landlords is here for you! Check out the below legal services document for more information on the legal cycle Covid roadmap and to book in a free case review with […]

Key Insurance from LegalforLandlords

“Where did I put my keys?!” We’ve all been there, that sinking feeling when you reach into your pocket for your keys and they’re not there. The desperate patting down of all other possible pockets. Often, you find the key, but when you don’t, it’s always at the most inconvenient time. It’s dark, late and […]

You can’t call 999 for every emergency

Our first responders are fabulous, but let’s face it, their job isn’t to sort the typical domestic emergency. Call them about a wasp nest or an electrical fault and you’ll get short shrift. But if you’re a landlord and your tenant calls about a drain that’s blocked or a boiler that won’t work, it is […]

Raising a laugh to raise some money.

The world needs laughter now more than ever, that’s why we’re getting involved in all the Red Nose Day fun on Friday 19th March 2021. Watch this space! If you would like to donate, please click here. Thank you – your support is very appreciated.

Government extends eviction ban once more, until 31st May

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to exert its effect on the lettings industry. In a Nutshell Bailiff enforced evictions extended in England until 31 May 2021 Current 6 months’ notice periods extended until at least 31 May 2021 except in the following circumstances: – Anti-social behaviour (four weeks’ notice) – False statements provided by the tenant (two to […]

A busy year ahead as Generation Rent are encouraged to be Generation Buy.

Today’s Budget was probably one of the worst-kept secrets and its live delivery didn’t deliver any huge shocks. Rishi Sunak opened the 2021 Budget saying that he would do ‘whatever it takes’ during the pandemic, and that he has, and will continue to do so. Over the last year, the Government has committed £280bn to […]

February 2021 Newsletters

Please find our February Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. February 2021 – Newsletter – Agents February 2021 – Newsletter – Landlords February 2021 – Newsletter – Tenants  

Facing facts could save you a five-figure sum

Have you ever thought about what might happen if your tenants stopped paying their rent? How much do you rely on that income? How many months of arrears could you stand before you would be in trouble? If you’ve avoided thinking about it, you’re not alone. It’s not pleasant to think about potential losses and […]

Landlords: Villains or Victims?

From Charles Dickens to the silent screen, from social media platforms to the present-day press, nothing grabs the attention like a sob story with a heartless villain and a poor unfortunate victim. Even in 2021, melodramatic tales of evil landlords throwing destitute families out onto the streets make good reading and cause justifiable public concern, […]

Flat share: can the shared experience work?

It’s estimated that one-quarter of the population will be renting by the end of 2021. Terms like Generation Rent are far more than memorable soundbites. They reflect the reality of how millions of us live. While some tenants might be hoping one day to secure a mortgage, others dream of finding a place of their […]

January 2021 Newsletters

Please find our January Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. January 2021 – Newsletter – Agents January 2021 – Newsletter – Landlords January 2021 – Newsletter – Tenants