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Aug 24, 2026

Referencing

Fraud

Top 3 locations at highest risk of tenancy fraud (and how to mitigate)

Discover the UK's three highest-risk tenancy fraud hotspots, why bad actors target them, and the framework agencies can use to stop fraud before move-in.

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Aug 14, 2026

Referencing

Fraud

Trusted Sources

The 3 fastest-growing types of tenancy fraud (number 1 will surprise you)

Suspected fraudulent tenancies could cost the PRS up to £4.1bn a year. Discover the three fastest-growing fraud types, how they work, and how to stop them.

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Aug 10, 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

Fraud

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.

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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.

Jun 2, 2026

Data

Landlords

Rents bounce back but year-on-year inflation remains at ten-month low

Average rents in England rose in May, as it remains too soon to say whether the Renters' Rights Act will bring about the turbulence many have predicted