Bailiffs v HCEO – is reform needed? It is vital that landlords carefully follow the correct legal process to recover possession of their property. Woodstock Legal Services discuss the options.
Bailiffs v HCEO – Is Reform Needed? Read More »
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If you want to sell a rental property, you have the option of selling with vacant possession or with the tenants in situ. Woodstock explain the differences, and the legal technicalities.
Selling a Tenanted Property Read More »
The Superman guarantor, for many Landlords, seems a distant phenomenon. Not for us at Woodstock Legal Services. We have always aimed to ensure open dialogue with tenants and guarantors from the very start of s8 possession proceedings.
Guarantor to the Rescue Read More »
Woodstock see a number of notices served that are invalid. It’s important that the process of serving a notice by post is properly followed.
The Importance of Proving Service of Notices by Post Read More »
Rent saw a rise of 4% last year as landlords, who also face struggles from the spike in mortgage rates, delegated those costs. What can agents and landlords do?
Tenants in Private Rental Properties Face the Highest Rise in Rent in Seven Years Read More »
Demand and supply has been an issue within our industry for some time now, with more and more landlords exiting the market. The bank of England are now squeezing the landlord market even harder as they have increased the base interest rate to the highest we have seen since 2008. In this article we have a look at what landlords can do to protect themselves as well as what the future may hold.
The Rising Cost of Mortgages and the Impact on Landlords Read More »
Woodstock are experts in their field with years of experience acting for landlords, terminating all types of tenancy agreements. In this article, they explain Company Lets and Forfeiture Clauses.
Forfeiture Clauses and Company Lets Explained Read More »
A guarantor agreement and a deposit are often considered an important safety-net for landlords to recover costs owed under the tenancy agreement. If a guarantor is linked to the tenancy, the landlord may wish to pursue the tenant and guarantor or only the guarantor for the outstanding costs and this could potentially reduce delays and loss.
Guarantor Agreement – Safety in Numbers Read More »
Landlords, especially those new to lettings, often fail to realise just how heavily regulated the private rental sector is. Woodstock Legal Services explain the legalities.
The Legalities of Letting a Property and How to Get it Right Read More »
Although items left at the property is an indication that the tenant still lives at the property, the tenant may have vacated the property and left the items intentionally. The next steps for the landlord are not always straightforward and it’s important to get it right.