The Agent Blog - Goodlord

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Oct 5, 2026

Legislation

PRS

Goodlord at the Labour Conference 2026: Key takeaways for the housing sector

At the 2026 Labour Conference, Burnham promised more public control of housing, with new council powers, agent licensing, and a 2.5% deposit scheme for buyers.

Oct 1, 2026

Data

Rental Index

Landlords

UK rents rise by 5% year-on-year

Rents across the UK have risen by almost 5% year-on-year, according to the latest Goodlord Rental Index.

Sept 18, 2026

Section 8

RRA

Section 8: Ground 14 - Antisocial Behaviour

David Smith examines Section 8 Ground 14, covering anti-social behaviour, evidence, tenant engagement, and what landlords must prove in court.

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Sept 18, 2026

Referencing

Fraud

AI

How AI voice spoofing and fraud rings are gaming tenant referencing

Tenancy fraud has a new weapon: AI voices that pass as human. See how coordinated fraud rings and AI voice tech are outsmarting tenant referencing in 2026.

Sept 10, 2026

Compliance

Landlords

Legislation

Government confirms ‘Register your rental property’ service: What the PRS database means for landlords and letting agents

The Government has confirmed how the new 'Register your rental property' service, will roll-out, what it will cost, and what agents and landlords need to do.

Sept 3, 2026

Section 8

RRA

Section 8: Grounds 12, 13, and 15 - Tenancy breaches and deterioration

When does a tenancy breach or damage justify eviction? David Smith examines Section 8 Grounds 12, 13 and 15 and the importance of evidence and early action.

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Sept 2, 2026

Referencing

Fraud

The huge tenancy fraud risk you're taking without this technology

Manually verifying ID can leave you vulnerable to tenancy fraud and compliance fines. Here’s how Identity Documentation Validation Technology protects you.

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Sept 1, 2026

Referencing

Fraud

Fraudsters are targeting your luxury rentals. Here’s how to stop them.

High-value rentals face a fraud rate 3 to 6 times the mainstream average. Here’s why fraudsters target them and how to defend your portfolio.