The Agent Blog - Goodlord

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Nov 13, 2026

Affordability

State of the Lettings Industry

How stretched tenant finances could undermine the gains of the Renters’ Rights Act

Tenants feel more secure under the Renters' Rights Act, but affordability could undo that progress. See what our 2026 report found and what agents can do.

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Nov 12, 2026

Landlords

Making Tax Digital

When landlords ask you about Making Tax Digital, point them to Hammock

Goodlord’s Landlord Hub now includes a Hammock offer. You can point landlords asking about Making Tax Digital to the accounting platform for landlords.

Nov 5, 2026

Data

Rental Index

Landlords

Annual rental inflation holds firm at 5% as autumn fails to dampen prices

Rents across the UK rose 5% year-on-year for the second month in a row, according to the latest Goodlord Rental Index.

Nov 5, 2026

Tax

Legislation

PRS

Landlords aren’t the nation’s piggy bank: William Reeve’s letter on the Budget

Read Goodlord CEO William Reeve’s full FT letter on the Budget: why the landlord tax rise risks pushing up rents and shrinking supply for 11m renters.

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Nov 4, 2026

State of the Lettings Industry

PRS

The devil you know: The recovery of PRS sentiment after years of uncertainty

Agent, landlord, and tenant confidence is recovering now that the Renters’ Rights Act rules are known. See where sentiment is strongest and what could test it.

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Oct 30, 2026

Compliance

Legislation

Database

Recent PRS database announcements are less than ideal. Here’s how agents and landlords can navigate them collaboratively.

New “Register your rental property” guidance explains how agents can help landlords comply. Learn about submission rules, access requirements, and more.

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Oct 28, 2026

Legislation

UK budget

PRS

UK budget 2026: What landlords and letting agents need to know

Explore the 2026 Budget’s impact on landlords, renters, and letting agents, from property income tax rises to housing measures and the importance of demonstrating value.

Oct 26, 2026

Section 8

RRA

Section 8: Ground 5C - End of employment by the landlord

Learn how Ground 5C works under the Renters’ Rights Act, including mandatory possession rules, employment-related tenancies, and key requirements for landlords.