The Agent Blog - Goodlord (18)

Goodlord helps agents with everything they need to know about a general election

May 28, 2024

government

General Election

Legislation

6 things Letting Agents need to know about the General Election

From the Renters (Reform) Bill to political party manifestos, here is everything letting agents need to know about the upcoming general election.

What happens to the Renters (Reform) Bill after the General Election

May 28, 2024

government

General Election

Legislation

The Renters (Reform) Bill did not passed by the Government: what’s next?

The Renters (Reform) Bill was not passed before the government was dissolved for the general election. So, what is next for the infamous bill?

May 28, 2024

General Election

Legislation

What does the General Election mean for the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unexpectedly announced a general election will be held on 4 July 2024. But what does this mean for the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Goodlord presents a guide to the court process for the abolition of Section 21

May 28, 2024

Compliance

Section 21

Section 8

Legislation

Your Guide to the Courts Process Reforms in the Renters (Reform) Bill

As part of the Renters (Reform) Bill, the government aims to align the abolition of section 21 “no-fault” evictions with speeding up the court's process. But what does this mean?

May 20, 2024

Legislation

5 recommendations to help you get Renters (Reform) Bill ready

The Renters (Reform) Bill was first introduced on 17 May 2023. Now, a year on from when it was first taken to parliament, here is everything agents need to know to be Reform ready.

Goodlord's blog on the proposed Scottish Housing bill

May 15, 2024

Scotland

What Does the Scottish Housing Bill 2024 Mean for Rent Control?

On 26 March 2024, the Scottish Government published their Housing Bill. But what does this mean for rent controls and the future of the private rental sector?

May 14, 2024

Infosheet

Scotland

INFOSHEET: Rent Increase Calculations in Scotland

The Scottish Government has created new measures to determine whether rent increases are reasonable. Here's a free, downloadable guide to calculate the increases.

May 13, 2024

Legislation

Lettings experts highlight critical Section 21 oversight

Lettings experts have identified a crucial ‘loophole’ in the Renters (Reform) Bill relating to the abolition of Section 21.

May 13, 2024

Legislation

Will the Renters (Reform) Bill cause a rise in pet ownership?

Upcoming legislation means that we are likely to see more pets in rented properties. But will this have an effect on animal welfare?