02/09/2025
VALUATION REQUEST
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10/10/2024
As part of the Renters’ Rights Bill, letting agents and landlords will need to ensure any private rental properties meet ‘decent’ living standards.
The Decent Homes Standard was originally introduced to the private rental sector in... read more �
03/10/2024
The Renters’ Rights Bill.
October aims to set the pace for English legislation for the next 12 months and Once parliament resumes on 7 October, new changes will be discussed that will affect the private rental sector significantly.
Ov... read more �
26/09/2024
The Government has just issued full details of the proposed Renters Rights Bill.
This is being presented to the House of Commons shortly.
Over the coming days we will be processing the new legislation in full so keep a look out for new posts.... read more �
11/09/2024
September signals potential changes in the lettings industry while the summer months coming to an end.
A Labour government is back after 14 years, and new selective licensing schemes are rolling out. Here are the key things you m... read more �
28/05/2024
With a general election announced for 4 July 2024, what would the Labour party's plans for the private rented sector look like?
Since the unexpected announcement made by Prime Minster Rishi Sunak of a 4 July general election, now is the... read more �
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 �
