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Sep 7, 2023

Affordability

Landlords

Tenants

Rent controls

Scottish government commits to introducing long-term rent controls

A system of long-term rent controls in Scotland could be introduced, according to the Scottish government's new 2023/2024 programme.

Sep 4, 2023

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

Affordability

Rents stay red hot across England during August 2023 - Rental Index

The August Rental Index from Goodlord highlights a 10% year-on-year increase in the average cost of rent - and void period lengths remain much lower than year to date averages.

Aug 23, 2023

Section 21

Legislation

Landlords and letting agents reveal thoughts on Renters (Reform) Bill

Goodlord and Vouch reveals results from an industry survey of more than 850 letting agents and landlords.

Aug 21, 2023

Compliance

Marketing

Material information

Let Agreed? New guidance for property advertising

Trading Standards has issued new guidance for listing a property in a bid to reduce incorrect descriptions.

Aug 16, 2023

Compliance

Business

EPC ratings

5 questions answered on changing EPC rules

EPC rating changes were previously outlined in a government consultation - so what's changing and where are we at? David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, explains.

Aug 14, 2023

Compliance

Business

Material information

Short-term lets

Expert Q&A: Material information, consumer protection, short-term lets and more

From material information to short-term lets and court processes, here's a summary of some of the latest lettings legislation news, with David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, and Oli Sherlock, Goodlord's Director of Insurance.

Aug 10, 2023

Compliance

Podcast

Legislation

PODCAST: Lettings legislation update: EPCs, consumer protection, material information, and more

The Renters (Reform) Bill is hitting headlines - but that doesn't mean that all other compliance obligations should fall to the wayside, as discussed by David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, and Goodlord's Director of Insurance, Oli Sherlock.

Aug 2, 2023

Infosheet

Legislation

INFOSHEET: Talk track for reassuring your landlords about the Renters (Reform) Bill

Your landlords may feel uncertain about the changes on the horizon, but there are ways to reassure them about what the Renters (Reform) Bill will bring. Here's a talk track to help you direct your conversations.

Aug 2, 2023

Infosheet

Legislation

INFOSHEET: Getting reform ready: A checklist for letting agents

The Renters (Reform) Bill has yet to be implemented, which leaves plenty of time for agents to prepare for the changes to come - so here's a checklist to help you plan.