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May 27, 2026

Tenants

Referencing

Fraud

Tenant referencing checklist: What letting agents should be checking (and why It matters)

Tenant referencing is an essential part of agreeing a tenancy. With the advice and the referencing checklist in this article, you’ll get it right every time.

May 6, 2026

Data

Landlords

Rental market shows no sign of thawing as stakeholders brace for change

Average rents in England fell in April, as landlords and letting agents braced for the Renters’ Rights Act.

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Apr 24, 2026

Technology

PRS

AI

How AI could fix the UK rental market

When used in concert with tools like Goodlord, AI has the potential to revolutionise how agents approach their roles.

Apr 16, 2026

PRS

Goodlord Leaders Forum

RRA

Is Renting Broken? The limitations holding the lettings sector back, and what needs to change for it to break free from those limits

Goodlord's new research reveals four structural limits fracturing the rental market. Here's what the data shows and what experts at the Goodlord Leaders Forum 2026 said about it.

Apr 2, 2026

Data

Landlords

Rental market in holding pattern ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Rental inflation remained subdued over the last month, as the wider market slowdown continues.

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Apr 1, 2026

Compliance

Renters' Rights Act

Renters’ Rights Act implementation day: Your April action plan

With only one month to go until the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect, this guide will help you understand and prepare for the upcoming changes.

Mar 23, 2026

Compliance

Renters' Rights Act

MHCLG

The Renters’ Rights Act information sheet 2026: What agents and landlords MUST do

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has released a new information sheet on the Renters’ Rights Act. Here’s what that means for letting agents and landlords.

Mar 23, 2026

Rent collection

How to automate rent collection: The Goodlord how-to guide

Automating your rent collection process with Goodlord couldn’t be easier. See how you could save yourself time and reduce rent arrears.

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Mar 6, 2026

International Women's Day

Leadership, equality, and the future of the lettings industry on International Women’s Day

Celebrate International Women's Day with insights from Goodlord experts.