17/04/2024
VALUATION REQUEST
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17/04/2024
Even while the risk of fraud increases, agents can use tech to help spot suspicious activity, as Nishma Parekh, Head of Referencing at Goodlord, explains.
The risk of tenant referencing fraud will always be important for letting agents, but ... read more »
14/03/2024
SPRING BUDGET 2024: FIVE THINGS LETTING AGENTS AND LANDLORDS NEED TO KNOW
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has presented the Spring Budget for 2024. Here’s the relevant breakdown for property professionals.
Th... read more »
21/02/2024
This month is one day longer than usual, thanks to a Leap Year. But that doesn't mean there's less legislation news. Over the 29 days of February we will see Right to Rent fines increasing, bills progressing, and more consultations closing.
As ... read more »
26/10/2023
The Renters (Reform) Bill is set to abolish Section 21 notices. However, recent concessions means there may be delays.
A main commitment of the upcoming Renters (Reform) Bill is to abolish section 21, which is also known as a "no-fault eviction" not... read more »
12/10/2023
The latest Goodlord Rental Index has shown that both rental prices and voids held steady throughout September. Strong demand for rental properties kept rents at nearly 8% higher than prices seen at the same time last year. Despite average r... read more »
18/05/2023
The Renters' (Reform) Bill has been introduced to Parliament. It outlines plans to abolish section 21 and for periodic tenancies to become standard.
The government introduced the Renters’ (Reform) Bill to parliament on 17 May 2023. T... read more »
04/05/2023
The government has confirmed to the NRLA that the long-awaited Renters' Reform Bill will be introduced to Parliament the week commencing 8 May 2023.
The National Residential Landlords Association has shared that the government is expected ... read more »
01/05/2023
This past month, the government has taken a step towards creating more stringent requirements for short-term lets, particularly in tourist hotspots. New planning permission rules and a register for short-term let properties are both on the ca... read more »
21/03/2023
March will see the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, present his Spring Budget for 2023. Hunt has already dampened expectations for any tax cuts. However, the lettings industry should always expect the unexpected. We wait to see what else may be announced, an... read more »
10/02/2023
The government aims to update guidance around damp and mould in rented properties, so here's an overview of what's currently in place.
How widespread are the issues with mould and damp in rental homes?
Eleven percent of private rented homes and fou... read more »
