Entries by Joanna Plane

We’re splitting apart a great team to make it even greater.

And we know Tenants and Landlords are going to love it. Insurance cover comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes because risks aren’t standard and we’ve all got different valuables we want to protect. That’s why the LegalforLandlords insurance team has always had a broad remit, covering everything from contents insurance for landlords and […]

How to stand out with RentalPassport™

However we live, whether it’s calm or chaos, we want to live our way. We’re all individuals, but when you’re searching for a new home to rent, landlords don’t see that.  They don’t know you or what it is that makes you special. Now you can tell them. You can stand out with RentalPassport™. Get […]

Free homework printing during lockdown

Are you local to the Birchwood area and need schoolwork printing during lockdown? Please get in touch with us. Send anything you need to schoolworkprinting@dev.withcreative.co.uk We’ll print it for you and pop it in a secure envelope. You can then collect from us at your own convenience. Social distancing will be adhered to at all […]

Free homework printing during lockdown

Are you local to the Birchwood area and need schoolwork printing during lockdown? Please get in touch with us. Send anything you need to schoolworkprinting@dev.withcreative.co.uk We’ll print it for you and pop it in a secure envelope. You can then collect from us at your own convenience. Social distancing will be adhered to at all […]

LegalforLandlords – mere mortals to the rescue

You don’t need exceptional powers to be a superhero. You just need to solve problems, deliver great service and save people money. That’s what we do. You need insurance – we do insurance. You need a reference – we’ll sort it. You need legal services – no worries, we’ve got experts ready to help. Running […]

Important COVID-19 Update: January 2021

Following the devastating news from the Prime Minister yesterday evening (4th January 2021) regarding the new national lockdown, we would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all the businesses and individuals affected once again. We would also like to reassure all our customers and suppliers that we will remain open to support you. 2020 […]

December 2020 Newsletters

Please find our December Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. December 2020 – Newsletter – Agents December 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords December 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants  

It’s the end of the year, not the end of the road

As the end of 2020 approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect. I’ll never forget the impact this year has had on our sector – the frustration, loss and hardship that many have experienced. Particularly the landlords who have struggled with problem tenants and spiralling rent arrears. Looking forward though, things are moving on and […]

Christmas Shutdown Hours 2020

We’ve all worked so hard this year, through different and challenging circumstances. The LegalforLandlords team is looking forward to some well-deserved time off over the festive period, and we hope you are too. Thursday 24th December – Close for Christmas Monday 4th January – Reopen for business

Important: Updated How to Rent guide

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has released an updated How to Rent guide. This update means that landlords and letting agents must make sure that new tenants, or those renewing, are issued the correct version of the guide. It can be issued be either as a hard copy or, if the […]

Eight key insights for landlords

I’m Sim Sekhon, MD of LegalforLandlords and over the years, I’ve amassed a great deal of knowledge about the property rental sector. But I’m also a landlord and while the sector might be evolving all the time, one thing remains constant: landlords need protection. That’s why I’m sharing eight insights that recognise this fact. 1) […]

November 2020 Newsletters

Please find our November Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. November 2020 – Newsletter – Agents November 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords November 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants  

The Way Forward – RentalPassport™ +

It’s easier to succeed in property rental when you have good tenants, but finding those tenants isn’t a matter of luck. You can filter them with a simple pre-screening method. This method, RentalPassport™ + can reduce your agency’s waste by as much as 85%. With RentalPassport™ +, a prospective tenant demonstrates up-front that they are […]

Evictions: A quick update on the latest changes

The coronavirus pandemic continues to exert its effect on the lettings industry. Problems are being experienced by all stakeholders in the sector, but for landlords, some of the most challenging issues relate to evictions. The Lord Chancellor has requested that bailiffs don’t carry out evictions. As of 17th November, this has become a statutory requirement […]

LegalforLandlords boss slams lockdown eviction rules and calls for a better solution to protect landlords

Sim Sekhon, managing director of LegalforLandlords, has criticised the decision not to enforce court possession orders, leaving hundreds of landlords powerless in tackling rogue tenants. The company supports hundreds of landlords across the UK and says many have been unable to deal with problem tenants since February – rent arrears continue to mount nine months on and […]

The truth about cheap referencing

If something sounds too good to be true. It probably is. A cheap reference is cheap because less work has gone into it. The digging and delving that reveals the subsurface risk factors hasn’t been completed. Scrimping to save a few pounds could cost your landlord thousands. Your saving could cost you a landlord with a […]

October 2020 Newsletters

Please find our October Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. October 2020 – Newsletter – Agents October 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords October 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants  

Rent properties without the cost of a deposit

What is Reposit? Reposit is an alternative to the traditional tenancy deposit. With a traditional deposit, the tenant normally pays five weeks’ rent, which the landlord or letting agent is legally obliged to register with a deposit scheme. Reposit provides tenants with a more affordable option than the traditional deposit scheme – and at no […]

LegalforLandlords launches new RentalPassport™ to help Agents ditch pointless viewings

Tenant referencing, insurance and legal services firm, LegalforLandlords, has launched an innovative new tool to help agents ditch time-wasters and reduce the viewing-to-offer ratio. The new RentalPassport™, backed by Homes under the Hammer’s, Lucy Alexander, gives agents a quick and easy appraisal of prospective tenants at the touch of a button, eliminating pointless viewings from […]

Thank you for visiting LforL at EA Masters 2020

On Thursday 8th October we exhibited at our very first virtual event, the EA Masters 2020 – and what a brilliant experience it was. We talked to so many interesting people from the industry and watched a number of really insightful webinars; lots of hours of learning and many takeaways to share and implement. We […]