The Agent Blog - Goodlord (11)

Jan 6, 2025

Data

Rents down in December as market catches breath after record-breaking 2024

Rents in England dipped again in December, the fifth consecutive month of rental cost reductions. The decline follows a record-breaking summer of rises.

Crystal ball in a puddle beside a river overlooked by buildings and apartments

Jan 6, 2025

Renters' Rights Act

Private Rented Sector predictions for agents, landlords, & tenants (2025)

Members of Goodlord’s leadership team look into their crystal balls ahead of a landmark year in the Private Rented Sector (PRS).

Dec 23, 2024

Renters' Rights Act

Private Rented Sector wrapped: Your Top 10 blogs of a turbulent 2024

The biggest reforms to the Private Rented Sector in decades were proposed this year. In 2025, we'll see them become reality.

Dec 12, 2024

Rent Protection

Rent Guarantee Warranty vs Rent Protection Insurance: Which is best for you?

Rent Guarantee Warranties may be cheaper. But Rent Protection Insurance is more robust, giving you peace of mind ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Dec 2, 2024

Data

Rents continue to fall in November as year-on-year increases slow down

England's rental market continued to settle in November, with average rents down 3% since October, and year-on-year increases again falling to a new annual low.

Partially opened envelope showing an eviction notice.

Dec 2, 2024

Renters' Rights Act

Section 21 notice abolished: Is your agency prepared?

Labour is scrapping Section 21 no-fault evictions. Here’s how you can future-proof your agency and steal a march on your competitors…

Nov 11, 2024

RoPA

Property licensing

Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA): Will it cause a brain drain?

While 46.5% of agents see regulation as a standard-raising opportunity, 17.6% of smaller agencies would leave the industry because of it.

Nov 5, 2024

Letting agents

Renters’ Rights Bill and HMOs: here’s what letting agents need to know this month

Stay informed this November: key updates on the Renters' Rights Bill, HMO council tax in Wales, and potential inflation changes for letting agents.

Nov 5, 2024

Goodlord Group

Aspen Edition release notes: Get Renters’ Rights ready with Goodlord

Following last year’s Willow updates, The Aspen Edition promises to improve letting agents’ compliance processes and open up new revenue streams.