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Jun 3, 2020

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

UK rental market bounces back as restrictions lift shows latest data

Goodlord's Lettings Activity Tracker and latest Rental Index show a remarkable bounce back in lettings activity since restrictions around moving house were lifted in mid-May.

May 13, 2020

Covid-19

Letting agencies allowed to reopen and house moves can resume

All buyers and renters will now be able to complete purchases and view properties in person, while estate agents, conveyancers and removals firms can return to work while following social distancing guidelines, confirmed the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.

May 10, 2020

Covid-19

Government announces roadmap to transition out of lockdown

The government has shared the “first sketch of a roadmap for reopening society” and how the UK will restart its economy as it transitions out of the lockdown.

May 5, 2020

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

Rents dip and void periods fluctuate as lockdown continues to impact lettings markets

Rents dropped in several regions during April and void periods shifted throughout the month as the lockdown continued to impact the lettings market, shows the latest Goodlord Rental Index.

Apr 30, 2020

Compliance

Covid-19

David Cox

Q&A

Q&A: David Cox answers questions on legislation and the impact of coronavirus on the lettings industry

ARLA Propertymark CEO David Cox answers your questions on managing house moves, non-payment of rent, and the eviction process during lockdown; furlough; upcoming legislation changes including electrical safety standards, the abolition of Section 21 and Regulation of Property Agents, and more.

Apr 29, 2020

Covid-19

Movement

David Cox

David Cox: “The first Friday out of lockdown is probably going to be one of the biggest moving days in the lettings industry’s history.”

The ARLA Propertymark CEO spoke about the impact of coronavirus on the lettings industry in a Goodlord webinar.

Apr 28, 2020

Data

Rents

Rent Protection

Insurance

Only 2% increase in late rental payments, study of 20,000 lets reveals

Goodlord analysed payment trends from 20,000 UK rental properties and found that there was only a 2% increase in late rental payments over the last month.

Apr 24, 2020

Customer experience

Covid-19

Possessions

Paul Shamplina

Q&A: Paul Shamplina on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on landlords

Landlord Action's Paul Shamplina answers your questions on how to manage relationships with landlords and tenants during the coronavirus pandemic and changes to legislation around evictions.

Apr 22, 2020

Covid-19

Affordability

Tenants

Mediation

Managing missed rent and payment plans with free templates

The cost of living crisis could affect the ability of some tenants to pay their rent. We’ve put together a guide to help you manage this scenario, from assessing your tenants' financial situation to arranging a payment plan, including free templates.