Give and Take: The Spring Budget 2024 – by Sim Sekhon Before Jeremy Hunt stood up in the House to deliver his spring budget, the mainstream media’s focus was on changes to national insurance. But those of us in the property rental sector, already concerned about upcoming legislation, had a different focus: what would the […] The post Give and Take: The Spring Budget 2024 appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

UK Lettings and Rental Home Predictions for 2024. The UK rental market is – and always has been – shaped by economic, social and legislative factors. In this blog post, we delve into the current state of the UK lettings and rental home market, and explore what recent data, expert analysis and emerging trends indicate […] The post UK Lettings and Rental Home Predictions for 2024 appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

Ensuring the Validity of a Section 21 Notice For landlords, the Section 21 notice stands as a pivotal instrument in reclaiming possession of a property. However, its validity hinges on meticulous attention to detail and adherence to legal requisites. Here’s a comprehensive look at factors that might render a Section 21 notice invalid. When drafting […] The post Ensuring the validity of a Section 21 notice appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

How to evict a tenant legally A comprehensive guide by LegalforLandlords Navigating the eviction process as a landlord can be complex and demanding. Ensuring compliance with legal procedures is essential for a successful eviction while safeguarding your rights as a property owner. This comprehensive guide from LFL provides expert insights and step-by-step advice to help […] The post How to evict a tenant legally appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

The latest news from LFL. Please find our November Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. November 2023 – Newsletter – Agents November 2023 – Newsletter – Landlords November 2023 – Newsletter – Tenants The post LFL Digest: November Newsletters appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

Shocking eviction statistics revealed. The law should protect everyone. It’s failing landlords. The Government’s recent decision to delay the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions was, at least in part, due to the current problems with the courts. There are proposals for a new digitised system, but few in the lettings industry expect improvements to […] The post Shocking eviction statistics revealed appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

The Catastrophe of Rent Controls: Lessons from Scotland By Sim Sekhon Rent controls have been a hotly debated topic in the English housing market for years. Those in favour argue that such measures could help curb skyrocketing rents and make housing more affordable for tenants. However, landlords and others who oppose rent controls warn that […] The post The Catastrophe of Rent Controls: Lessons from Scotland appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

Serious court delays across the UK LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon, is keen to raise awareness of the widespread and serious delays in the courts which landlords face when seeking to regain possession of their properties. Several factors have contributed to the backlog of cases, including delays caused by the pandemic and funding cuts. The issue […] The post Serious court delays across the UK appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon, is keen to raise awareness of the widespread and serious delays in the courts which landlords face when seeking to regain possession of their properties. Several factors have contributed to the backlog of cases, including delays caused by the pandemic and funding cuts. The issue has been made worse because of […] The post Landlords in Edmonton, Willesden, Croydon, Clerkenwell & Shoreditch, Stratford Housing, Central London and Romford facing horrendous court delays appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

It’s been widely reported that landlords are leaving the property rental sector in droves. A combination of factors, including rising mortgage rates, increased taxation, EPC requirement changes and the Renters’ Reform Bill, are prompting the sell-up. Concern has been expressed about the impact on the supply of rental properties at a time when demand is […] The post Landlords are selling. BIG landlords are buying. appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more