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Jan
27

Changing a Prepaid Meter?

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My sister in law is moving into a flat – everything has been agreed, bar one thing. The current meter is a pre paid one, apparently the previous tenant wanted it. My sister in law would prefer to pay by DD which the landlord has agreed. However,the landlord has said that my sister in law… Read more

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Jan
27

Landlords – take control of your future

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Have you ever dreamt about owning your own business? Doing something that you’re passionate about? HomeXperts are giving Landlords the chance to become the proud owner of their own Estate and Lettings franchise, allowing them to minimise costs and maximise profits.

Franchising may not have been something that you had considered before, but when I tell you that 97% of franchisee-owned units reported profitability in the latest British Franchise Association Industry Research, maybe it is something you’d like to consider now. Franchising means that you can go it alone, without being alone. It means that you can take advantage of a successful business model, with an established brand and a crucial support system. Franchising allows you to invest in your future, so why not invest in something you already have an interest in? HomeXperts provides a property franchise like no other, with unrivalled support and a successful network of Personal Agents.

Your experience as a Landlord will tell you that a change is needed within the Estate and Lettings industry. For too long you may have received a substandard customer service from your agent. Wouldn’t it be reassuring to find an Estate Agent you could trust to manage your property expertly? That’s your gap in the market. You will join the new generation of HomeXperts Estate and Lettings Agents delivering an impressive level of customer care whilst working from home.

HomeXperts franchisees have achieved great success under the guidance of EWIF (encouraging women into franchising) ‘Franchisor of the Year’ Sussanne Chambers and her team. With 72% of their established franchisees having joined the HomeXperts ‘High Flyers’ Club by earning more than £10,000 in commission in a calendar month. One of their midlands personal agents reached the £10,000 mark for 6 months in a row, achieving a personal record of £22,795. Another HomeXperts franchisee partnership first joined the ‘High Flyers’ Club in April 2016, going on to claim the members title for 4 out of the next 5 months. This only proves that alongside the HomeXperts business model, any determined self-starter can achieve success.

One of the most impressive aspects of the HomeXperts Franchise model is the training and support they provide. Their new 12-week Kick Start programme ensures that all new franchisees have their businesses up and running the Monday after they finish their two-week Training Academy. This enables them to focus on winning new business straight away. The 24/7 HomeXperts Hub also allows franchisees to revisit their training at anytime, anywhere making it even easier to become your own boss.

HomeXperts believe that Landlords have an advantage when joining the franchise network. You already have a knowledge of the industry. You already know the good and the bad of the Estate and Letting Agency. Therefore, HomeXperts are offering dedicated Landlord training to help you launch your business sooner. Becoming a HomeXperts Personal Agent will give you an additional stream of income following the April tax changes. It could also allow you to manage your own properties cutting letting agent fees. So, why not contact the HomeXperts team via the details below to see what they could do for you.

Here is what HomeXperts franchises had to say about how becoming a Personal Agent has changed their lives.

Jason Barnett was a landlord before he became a HomeXperts franchisee, he believes it helped him with his clients: “Being a landlord helped me and is continuing to help me as a HomeXperts Personal Agent. I always promote that I let properties myself when dealing with landlords. It shows a level of understanding that I think your average Estate and Letting Agent lacks. I know what it’s like to be in their shoes and my letting clients really appreciate that. I know the service that I would wish to receive when letting my property, therefore I can provide this to like-minded people, removing the stress from finding a sustainable tenant. It has made me confident that I can provide an exceptional service.”

John Burkill wanted to spend more time with his family, HomeXperts allowed him to do this: “HomeXperts is providing me with the opportunity to set up my first business with an already proven concept, and be part of a growing family of Franchisees.

After spending 16 years in the Oil and Gas industry, having the opportunity to live and travel to several countries; HomeXperts does not only provide the freedom to settle down in Cambridge and spend more time around my family, but also the prospect of enjoying the financial benefits of the hours I will be investing in the business and to be in control of my own decisions.”

The HomeXperts team will be happy to answer any of your HomeXperts or franchising questions. Call 01905 678850, to discuss this opportunity with their team, or e-mail franchise@homexpertsuk.com and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, you can visit: www.home-xperts.co.uk to view the online brochure, this explains all you need to know about HomeXperts and provides the next steps to becoming a Personal Agent.

LandlordZONE.

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Jan
27

HomeXperts are offering Landlords the chance to take control of their future

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Have you ever dreamt about owning your own business? Doing something that you’re passionate about? HomeXperts are giving Landlords the chance to become the proud owner of their own Estate and Lettings franchise, allowing them to minimise costs and maximise profits.

Franchising may not have been something that you had considered before, but when I tell you that 97% of franchisee-owned units reported profitability in the latest British Franchise Association Industry Research, maybe it is something you’d like to consider now. Franchising means that you can go it alone, without being alone. It means that you can take advantage of a successful business model, with an established brand and a crucial support system. Franchising allows you to invest in your future, so why not invest in something you already have an interest in? HomeXperts provides a property franchise like no other, with unrivalled support and a successful network of Personal Agents.

Your experience as a Landlord will tell you that a change is needed within the Estate and Lettings industry. For too long you may have received a substandard customer service from your agent. Wouldn’t it be reassuring to find an Estate Agent you could trust to manage your property expertly? That’s your gap in the market. You will join the new generation of HomeXperts Estate and Lettings Agents delivering an impressive level of customer care whilst working from home.

HomeXperts franchisees have achieved great success under the guidance of EWIF (encouraging women into franchising) ‘Franchisor of the Year’ Sussanne Chambers and her team. With 72% of their established franchisees having joined the HomeXperts ‘High Flyers’ Club by earning more than £10,000 in commission in a calendar month. One of their midlands personal agents reached the £10,000 mark for 6 months in a row, achieving a personal record of £22,795. Another HomeXperts franchisee partnership first joined the ‘High Flyers’ Club in April 2016, going on to claim the members title for 4 out of the next 5 months. This only proves that alongside the HomeXperts business model, any determined self-starter can achieve success.

One of the most impressive aspects of the HomeXperts Franchise model is the training and support they provide. Their new 12-week Kick Start programme ensures that all new franchisees have their businesses up and running the Monday after they finish their two-week Training Academy. This enables them to focus on winning new business straight away. The 24/7 HomeXperts Hub also allows franchisees to revisit their training at anytime, anywhere making it even easier to become your own boss.

HomeXperts believe that Landlords have an advantage when joining the franchise network. You already have a knowledge of the industry. You already know the good and the bad of the Estate and Letting Agency. Therefore, HomeXperts are offering dedicated Landlord training to help you launch your business sooner. Becoming a HomeXperts Personal Agent will give you an additional stream of income following the April tax changes. It could also allow you to manage your own properties cutting letting agent fees. So, why not contact the HomeXperts team via the details below to see what they could do for you.

Here is what HomeXperts franchises had to say about how becoming a Personal Agent has changed their lives.

Jason Barnett was a landlord before he became a HomeXperts franchisee, he believes it helped him with his clients: “Being a landlord helped me and is continuing to help me as a HomeXperts Personal Agent. I always promote that I let properties myself when dealing with landlords. It shows a level of understanding that I think your average Estate and Letting Agent lacks. I know what it’s like to be in their shoes and my letting clients really appreciate that. I know the service that I would wish to receive when letting my property, therefore I can provide this to like-minded people, removing the stress from finding a sustainable tenant. It has made me confident that I can provide an exceptional service.”

John Burkill wanted to spend more time with his family, HomeXperts allowed him to do this: “HomeXperts is providing me with the opportunity to set up my first business with an already proven concept, and be part of a growing family of Franchisees.

After spending 16 years in the Oil and Gas industry, having the opportunity to live and travel to several countries; HomeXperts does not only provide the freedom to settle down in Cambridge and spend more time around my family, but also the prospect of enjoying the financial benefits of the hours I will be investing in the business and to be in control of my own decisions.”

The HomeXperts team will be happy to answer any of your HomeXperts or franchising questions. Call 01905 678850, to discuss this opportunity with their team, or e-mail franchise@homexpertsuk.com and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, you can visit: www.home-xperts.co.uk to view the online brochure, this explains all you need to know about HomeXperts and provides the next steps to becoming a Personal Agent.

LandlordZONE.

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Jan
26

Two in five renters intend to rent long term

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A trend for long term renting has continued to accelerate, according to a new survey. Two in five renters are not looking to buy a property and intend to rent long term, a survey of 1,000 tenants by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has revealed. While this is good news for landlords, buy to let… Read more

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Jan
26

Nottingham Starts Selective Licensing Consultation

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Nottingham City Council has begun the consultation for a city wide selective licensing scheme – with each licence set to cost landlords £600 per rental home. The scheme was approved on the 22 November 2016 and consultation will take place with tenants, residents, landlords, and other interested parties from January 2017 to March 2017. If […]

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Jan
26

My letting agent delays on transferring rent to me every month!

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I’ve had my lettings agent now for around 2 years, and every month there is an excuse for him to transfer rent to me from the tenants. There is no direct debit set-up either, and every time I remind him of getting a DD setup, he’s says he will definitely do it the next month,… Read more

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Jan
26

Book Review – Defending Possession Proceedings (Edition 8) 2016 by Jan Luba QC et al, and published by the Legal Action Group

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Gaining possession when a residential tenancy goes wrong is something landlords generally don’t get involved with, because most tenancies start and end in a fairly straightforward way. Yes, there may be the odd dispute over damage and the deposit, or some rent arrears, but in most cases letting residential property does not involve a private landlord or his agent is court action.

However, there are a small number in proportion to the whole (around 20,000 UK possession every year in the UK), that prove the exception to the rule. In fact, surprisingly, given the media antipathy towards private landlords, by far the majority of these possession claims are in the social housing sector.

Defending Possession Proceedings

If you are going to get involved in possession proceedings, whether you are a professional or a layperson, knowing the rules, and these change on a regular basis, is vital. You get your claim wrong, even down to the smallest detail, and the chances are you’ll have your claim thrown out of court by the judge presiding. With court fees now starting at £350, and a long delay having to serve another notice on your tenant, you just don’t want that to happen.

It is perfectly feasible for the lay-person to handle a possession claim, and save the thousand pounds or more you would pay a solicitor or eviction specialist, but you must appreciate that without doing your homework, you will almost certainly fail. However, if you treat it as a learning exercise, and work through the process diligently, not only will success give you a great deal of personal satisfaction, you will benefit from the knowledge gained for the future.

Why then a book on “defending” possession proceedings. Well, although the book is an up-to-date rendition of the rules a solicitor would need to know to successfully defend a tenant faced with possession proceeding against her, the exact same situation applies in reverse, and knowing what actions can be brought to defend a claim puts a landlord in a stronger position when attempting an eviction.

The Legal Action Group produce some of the best legal guides available to legal professionals and this guide, now in its eighth edition, is, at the time of writing, perhaps the most up to date and comprehensive available.

The book deals with three main types of residential tenant: social housing tenants, private tenants and mortgage borrowers (landlords), and seeks to help advisers in dealing with possession claims. It traces the court process right through from the initial notice given to the tenant, right through to a bailiff eviction.

The writing style is user-friendly and jargon free, easily followed and understood by the layperson, yet precise and compressive enough for the most experienced legal practitioner. The latest, and some forthcoming legislation, is covered, including:

  • the Housing and Planning Act 2016
  • the Deregulation Act 2015
  • the Immigration Acts 2014 and 2016
  • the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
  • the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012
  • the Localism Act 2011
  • the Equality Act 2010

For social landlords the book covers, in detail, the impact of the Government’s welfare reform agenda through the introduction of the ‘bedroom tax’ and the benefit cap. The chapters on possession procedure incorporate all relevant changes in the Civil Procedure Rules, in particular the new Pre-action Protocol on possession claims by private and social landlords and the updated Pre-action Protocol on mortgage arrears.

The latest test cases, important cases in the residential rented sector feature, including: Ivanova v Bulgaria in the European Court of Human Rights; the Supreme Court cases Akerman-Livingstone v Aster Communities Limited, Hounslow LBC v Powell, McDonald v McDonald,R (ZH and CN) v Newham LBC  and Sims v Dacorum BC; and in the Court of Appeal, Barnsley MBC v Norton, Zinda v Bank of Scotland plc,R (JL) v Secretary of State for Defence  and City West Housing Trust v Massey.

Jan Luba QC is a circuit judge. He was formerly a barrister in the housing team at Garden Court Chambers in London. He was called to the Bar in 1980 and was made Queen’s Counsel in 2000. He is one of the leading authorities on housing law and practice.

If you are looking for an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the law and practice relating to possession proceedings, written by the leading authorities in the field, then this is it.

Tom Entwistle.

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Jan
26

Buying and splitting 2 self contained flats in one Freehold into Leaseholds?

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I am interested on any advice people can give on my current situation. I am looking to buy a house that has been divided into two flats – with a view that at some point I’d like to separate these officially to leaseholds – as I believe they will be worth more on this basis…. Read more

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Jan
26

Banning lettings agent fees

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Letting Fees: The announcement by the Chancellor during the Autumn Statement that he would move to ban letting agent fees caused consternation in the private rented sector (PRS), especially as it follows many other seemingly negative changes for landlords and letting agents over the last year. This is as yet another proposed change on which […]

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Jan
26

RLA wish list for Spring Budget

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The Residential Landlords Association has demanded the Government scrap planned changes to mortgage interest relief in a seven-point wish list submitted ahead of the Spring Budget. The RLA is demanding the Government: Follows the example of Ireland by scrapping planned changes to mortgage interest relief or, at the very least, applying it only to new […]

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