The Agent Blog - Goodlord

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Jul 27, 2026

Landlords

Letting agents

HHSRS

Excess Heat

The recurring health and safety hazard you MUST prioritise

A proactive approach to tackling excess heat is essential. Here's how you can make cost-effective property improvements that prioritise health and safety.

Jul 24, 2026

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

PRS Database explained: The new compliance risk letting agents need to act on

Discover what the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database means for landlords and letting agents. Learn about compliance, penalties, and how to prepare.

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Jul 21, 2026

Referencing

Fraud

Trusted Sources

How to eliminate tenancy fraud from your referencing process

Learn how fraudsters bypass traditional referencing and how trusted data sources can help agents detect fraud before a tenancy begins.

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Jul 20, 2026

Compliance

Rents

Renters' Rights Act

How to serve Section 13 notices (quickly and compliantly)

Section 13 is now the only way to raise rent under the Renters' Rights Act. Learn how to serve compliant notices, align with market rates, and protect revenue.

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Jul 17, 2026

Referencing

Students

Guarantors

Student tenant referencing: Why professional guarantor services have never mattered more

Learn why student tenant referencing requires a different approach under the Renters' Rights Act and discover the essential checks for compliant, confident lettings.

Jul 3, 2026

Data

Landlords

Rents jump in June as annual inflation hits highest level since August 2024

Year-on-year rental inflation reached its highest level in nearly two years in June. Having sat at just 1.7% throughout April and May, the figure spiked to 6.5% last month.

Jul 1, 2026

Referencing

Rent Protection

Letting agents

Letting agents: Your leaky defence is sabotaging your growth

Scoring new customers is useless if you can't keep hold of your existing ones. Here, we reveal the two defensive players key to winning you titles.

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Jun 15, 2026

Business

Growth

Letting agents

Is your lettings software slowing you down? 7 signs it's time to switch

Backed by research from 2,650 agents, landlords, and tenants, this guide identifies the seven warning signs that your lettings software is limiting your agency's growth.

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Jun 5, 2026

Compliance

Wales

Landlords

Key deadline for Welsh landlords: Here are the facts about the changes to Written Statements before 14 June 2026

Welsh landlords and letting agents face a key compliance deadline on 14 June 2026. Learn what's changing and how Goodlord is helping you stay compliant.