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May 20, 2024

Legislation

5 recommendations to help you get Renters (Reform) Bill ready

The Renters (Reform) Bill was first introduced on 17 May 2023. Now, a year on from when it was first taken to parliament, here is everything agents need to know to be Reform ready.

May 14, 2024

Infosheet

Scotland

INFOSHEET: Rent Increase Calculations in Scotland

The Scottish Government has created new measures to determine whether rent increases are reasonable. Here's a free, downloadable guide to calculate the increases.

May 13, 2024

Legislation

Lettings experts highlight critical Section 21 oversight

Lettings experts have identified a crucial ‘loophole’ in the Renters (Reform) Bill relating to the abolition of Section 21.

May 13, 2024

Legislation

Will the Renters (Reform) Bill cause a rise in pet ownership?

Upcoming legislation means that we are likely to see more pets in rented properties. But will this have an effect on animal welfare?

May 7, 2024

Periodic tenancies

Legislation

Majority of agents unprepared for shift to periodic tenancies

Goodlord's snap poll finds only a small percentage of letting agencies are prepared for the shift to periodic tenancies once the Renters (Reform) Bill becomes law.

May 7, 2024

Tenancy agreements

Legislation

How will the Renters (Reform) Bill affect upfront rent payments?

Upfront rent payments are common practice for landlords and letting agents to implement before a tenancy starts. However, this may change under the Renters (Reform) Bill.

May 3, 2024

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

Affordability

April brings higher rents as year-on-year rises continues

April 2024 rents up 6% year on year while void periods remain steady. Send the latest figures to your landlords with our free newsletter template.

May 3, 2024

Business

Podcast

Legislation

WHAT AGENTS NEED TO KNOW IN MAY 2024 (5-minute podcast)

In this 5-minute podcast, two experts go through April 2024 rent prices, and what agents should know in May 2024.

May 2, 2024

Podcast

Legislation

PODCAST: Experts React: The Renters (Reform) Bill third reading

Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory and Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance at Goodlord, react to the third reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill.