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Jan 10, 2022

Business

Energy efficiency standards

Rents

Stock

Section 21

Stamp duty

Capital Gains Tax

Legislation

6 expert predictions for the lettings industry in 2022: From landlord stock to legislation

Experts in the lettings industry share their predictions for what 2022 will bring, from tenant demand and landlord housing stock to the impact of legislative updates.

Jan 5, 2022

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

Rental market enjoys warm December as demand remains strong - Goodlord Rental Index

Both average rents and void periods held steady during December according to the latest Goodlord Rental Index, the strong holiday season indicating a promising year ahead for the lettings market.

Dec 20, 2021

Covid-19

Landlords

Covid-19 Winter Plan: Key messages for agents, landlords, and tenants

The government has published an open letter to landlords and agents with key messages to share with tenants on how to stay safe during the winter surge of Covid-19.

Dec 14, 2021

Goodlord Group

Business

Rent collection

Goodlord Rent Collection sees over 97% of payments made within a week

The impact of Goodlord's new Rent Collection product has already been felt, with 97% of rental payments made within a week of their due date thanks to automatic payment reminders.

Dec 6, 2021

Compliance

Energy efficiency standards

RoPA

Legislation

Q&A: A look ahead at lettings legislation in 2022 with Robert Bolwell

Robert Bolwell, Senior Partner at Dutton Gregory, answers your questions on the upcoming legislation that agents and landlords need to consider in 2022.

Dec 2, 2021

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

Voids drop as renters rush to capitalise on cooling prices - Goodlord Rental Index

Void periods dropped across England during November as demand for rental properties continued apace. The average cost of rent was also down, further fuelling tenant demand to snap up new properties ahead of Christmas.

Dec 1, 2021

Covid-19

Guidance for moving home during Covid-19 now withdrawn

The government has now withdrawn its guidance for landlords and lettings and estate agents for moving home safely during Covid-19, as restrictions in England come to an end.

Nov 16, 2021

Goodlord Group

Rents

Rent collection

Goodlord launches Rent Collection feature to eliminate rent chasing

Goodlord is set to make chasing rental payments a thing of the past with the launch of its new Goodlord Rent Collection product, which automates payment reminders to tenants, eliminating the need for manual chasing by letting agents.

Nov 5, 2021

Goodlord Group

Vouch

Sheffield-based proptech platform Vouch raises headcount by 46% in six months

Referencing service provider Vouch, part of the Goodlord Group, increased its workforce by 46% over a six-month period, despite ongoing Covid-19 related uncertainty in the lettings sector.