The Agent Blog - Goodlord | Oli Sherlock (2)

May 30, 2023

Business

Legislation

5 ways to get your agency ready for rental reform

The lettings industry is in a state of flux, awaiting the implementation of the Renters (Reform) Bill. So, what could your agency be doing to prepare?

May 2, 2023

Business

Stock

RentingDoneRight

How the government can stop landlords selling up

Our new Renting Done Right manifesto highlights what the government could do to help keep landlords in the sector - and it's not all about financial incentives.

Apr 17, 2023

Compliance

Section 21

Legislation

How have plans to abolish section 21 changed the lettings sector?

With more details on the Renters' Reform Bill imminent, how have the proposals to abolish section 21 affected the lettings market so far?

Will there be a rent freeze in the private rented sector in England and Wales?

Dec 5, 2022

Business

Tenants

Rent controls

Rent freeze

Will there be a rent freeze in the private rented sector in England and Wales?

With rents frozen in Scotland, what are the chances that England and Wales will face a similar policy in the near future? Oli Sherlock, Director of Insurance at Goodlord, shares his view.

Aug 11, 2021

Customer experience

Covid-19

Rents

Tenants

The furlough scheme is nearly over and rent arrears are high - what now for your tenants?

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has started to wind down - so what levels of arrears will this leave in the aftermath and what financial support is still available for your agency's and landlord's tenants in England, Scotland and Wales?

Sep 21, 2020

Covid-19

Possessions

Q&A

Paul Shamplina

Q&A: Landlord Action's Paul Shamplina answers questions on the pre-action protocol

Landlord Action's Paul Shamplina joined Goodlord's Oli Sherlock in a webinar, Everything you need to know about the pre-action protocol, to discuss the latest developments in eviction proceedings, including the serving of notices, reactivation notices, and the wider effects of the changes over the past six months.

Jan 28, 2019

Business

Rent Protection

Insurance

What should you look for when choosing a Rent Protection Insurance policy?

How to ensure you choose a Rent Protection Insurance policy that's comprehensive enough to provide your landlords with peace of mind.