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A red "House For Rent" sign stands in the foreground of a grassy yard. In the blurred background, two people carrying cardboard boxes walk toward the porch of a modern, light-wood-sided tiny house. One person wears a tan coat and jeans, while the other wears a tan jacket and a black backpack.

Jan 12, 2026

Guarantors

Renters' Rights Act

8 unintended consequences of the rent in advance ban (and how to mitigate them)

From May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act will cap upfront rent at one month. Discover what's changing, the unintended consequences, and how Goodlord can help.

Jan 7, 2026

Data

Landlords

Rents end the year 2% up but price inflation cools

Rents dropped to a 9-month low of 2.5% in December, while voids decreased to 23 days. Year on year, rents are up 2%.

Four wooden blocks arranged to spell out the year "2026" against a neutral cream background.

Jan 5, 2026

Landlords

Tenants

Renters' Rights Act

Letting agents

Private Rented Sector predictions for agents, landlords, & tenants (2026)

Members of Goodlord’s leadership team give their predictions of what this historic year for the Private Rented Sector (PRS) will look like.

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Dec 17, 2025

Goodlord Group

Resi founder Alex Depledge MBE joins Goodlord as Non-Executive Director

Goodlord, the UK’s leading lettings technology platform, has appointed serial entrepreneur Alex Depledge MBE, to its board as a Non-Executive Director.

Dec 2, 2025

Data

Landlords

Rents cool down ahead of Christmas

Rents dropped 2.4% in November for the fourth month in a row, while voids increased to 24 days. Year on year, rents are up 3.3%.

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Nov 27, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

Autumn Budget 2025: 3 key takeaways for letting agents and landlords

Rachel Reeves' second Autumn Budget brought a few new challenges to council tax and rental income. Here are the key takeaways.

Nov 17, 2025

government

UK budget

PRS

5 Budget Whispers that could have a major impact on agents and landlords

Explore the key rumours ahead of Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget and what they could mean for landlords, agents, and tenants across the PRS.

Nov 4, 2025

Data

Landlords

Rents take dramatic tumble as October dampens prices

Rents dropped 11% in October after a record-breaking autumn, while voids increased to 21 days. Year on year, rents are up 3.1%.

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Oct 17, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

Rent a Room Scheme UK: Guide for tax-free income

You can earn £7,500 tax-free by renting a furnished room in your home. Learn how the Rent a Room Scheme works, who’s eligible, and when to opt in or out.