The Agent Blog - Goodlord | The Goodlord team (10)

Sept 9, 2024

Letting agents

How letting agents can stay compliant with move in documents

Letting agents need to ensure they have every necessary document for move ins. Failure to do so can lead to some legal issues, so compliance is essential.

What will happen to cases of rent arrears if section 21 is banned?

Sept 5, 2024

Legislation

What will happen to rent arrears if section 21 is abolished?

The abolishment of Section 21 has been discussed for years without legislative action. What will happen to eviction notices for rent arrears if this is banned?

Sept 3, 2024

Data

Rents stay sky high in August as £1,400 barrier broken for second month in a row

After breaking records in July, rents remained sky high in August - topping the £1,400 threshold for the second month in a row.

Sept 2, 2024

Letting agents

How technology can help letting agents confidently verify tenant affordability

Agents need to feel confident about their tenant's affordability. Learn how payroll integrations, open banking, and HMRC checks can simplify this process for letting agents.

Aug 29, 2024

Letting agents

A guide for letting agents to post on TikTok

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms, with 1.04 billion monthly active users. Find out how agents can use this platform to boost their business.

Aug 28, 2024

Compliance

How letting agents can prevent fines and ensure compliance

Letting agents face compliance risk in their day-to-day work, but there are ways an agency can reduce that risk using technology.

Aug 27, 2024

Letting agents

How letting agents can discuss deposit alternative tenancies with landlords

Deposit-alternatives can be a valuable option for both letting agents and landlords. But how should agents approach this conversation with landlords?

Aug 22, 2024

Legislation

Your agency's guide to data protection rules in the UK

Letting agents handle a lot of sensitive data on a daily basis. Ensure your agency complies with UK data protection laws by following this essential guide.

Aug 21, 2024

Letting agents

What are the effects of rent controls on the private rental sector? A guide for letting agents

Suggested rent controls have raised concerns for letting agents and landlords, but do they really benefit the private housing sector?