The Agent Blog - Goodlord (16)

Aug 27, 2024

Letting agents

How letting agents can discuss deposit alternative tenancies with landlords

Deposit-alternatives can be a valuable option for both letting agents and landlords. But how should agents approach this conversation with landlords?

Aug 22, 2024

Legislation

Your agency's guide to data protection rules in the UK

Letting agents handle a lot of sensitive data on a daily basis. Ensure your agency complies with UK data protection laws by following this essential guide.

Aug 21, 2024

Letting agents

What are the effects of rent controls on the private rental sector? A guide for letting agents

Suggested rent controls have raised concerns for letting agents and landlords, but do they really benefit the private housing sector?

Aug 20, 2024

Letting agents

PODCAST: Win more landlords through your agency's brand

A digital brand is key for letting agents to set themselves apart from others. Agents can win new landlords and become key figures in their community.

Goodlord explores how to win new landlords through social media

Aug 19, 2024

Letting agents

Four ways letting agents can win new landlords through social media

Letting agents are using social media to grow their agency and win new landlords with industry expertise and video content.

Aug 19, 2024

Letting agents

What are the risks for letting agents relying on documents during referencing?

Without a secure process for tenant referencing, letting agents can face significant risks. Find out how technology can minimise these vulnerabilities.

Aug 14, 2024

How Letting Agents can Optimise their Facebook Profile

Social media can help letting agents win new landlords and business. Learn how to optimise your Facebook profile and boost your social media game.

Goodlord explores the rise of selective licenses

Aug 14, 2024

Compliance

What letting agents need to know about the rise of selective license schemes

A new report from Direct Line Group reveals a 9.3% increase in selective licensing schemes from 2022 to 2024. Here’s what letting agents need to know.

Goodlord's guide for Letting Agent’s with EPC Ratings updates and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Aug 12, 2024

Compliance

Letting Agent’s Guide to EPC Ratings updates and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

With the Labour Government confirming plans to increase Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for private rental homes, here’s what letting agents need to know.