The Agent Blog - Goodlord

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Oct 19, 2026

Legislation

PRS

Awaab's law

Awaab’s Law consultation for the PRS: What agents need to know

The government is consulting on extending Awaab's Law to private rentals. Here's what's proposed, what's undecided, and how agents can prepare and respond.

Oct 9, 2026

Section 8

RRA

Section 8: Ground 6B - Compliance with enforcement action

Explore Ground 6B under the Renters’ Rights Act, including enforcement action, landlord possession, tenant compensation and the practical challenges for landlords and agents.

Oct 6, 2026

Section 8

RRA

Section 8: Ground 6 - Redevelopment

Ground 6 has changed under the Renters’ Rights Act. David Smith explains what the redevelopment ground means for landlords and letting agents.

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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.