The Agent Blog - Goodlord (19)

May 7, 2024

Periodic tenancies

Legislation

Majority of agents unprepared for shift to periodic tenancies

Goodlord's snap poll finds only a small percentage of letting agencies are prepared for the shift to periodic tenancies once the Renters (Reform) Bill becomes law.

May 7, 2024

Tenancy agreements

Legislation

How will the Renters (Reform) Bill affect upfront rent payments?

Upfront rent payments are common practice for landlords and letting agents to implement before a tenancy starts. However, this may change under the Renters (Reform) Bill.

May 3, 2024

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

Affordability

April brings higher rents as year-on-year rises continues

April 2024 rents up 6% year on year while void periods remain steady. Send the latest figures to your landlords with our free newsletter template.

May 3, 2024

Business

Podcast

Legislation

WHAT AGENTS NEED TO KNOW IN MAY 2024 (5-minute podcast)

In this 5-minute podcast, two experts go through April 2024 rent prices, and what agents should know in May 2024.

May 2, 2024

Podcast

Legislation

PODCAST: Experts React: The Renters (Reform) Bill third reading

Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory and Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance at Goodlord, react to the third reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill.

May 1, 2024

Business

Rent Protection

Insurance

What do Letting Agents Need to Know When Choosing Rent Protection Insurance?

For Rent Protection Insurance, some benefits make a policy stand out. But knowing what the policy wording means can help agents filter through the noise, as Oli Sherlock, Goodlord's Director of Insurance, explains.

Apr 29, 2024

Scotland

The past and present of Scottish rent controls

Kevin Davidson-Hall gives his insights on Scotland's lift on the rent caps and the latest rules Scottish letting agents and landlords need to adhere to, find out more.

Apr 26, 2024

Material information

Infosheet

INFOSHEET: Your Fact Sheet on HMRC and Payroll Integration

Relying on payslips can leave agents and landlords vulnerable, using HMRC and payroll integration can minimise fraud. Here's what you need to know.

Apr 26, 2024

Material information

Infosheet

INFOSHEET: Your Fact Sheet on Section 13 Rent Increases

As part of the Housing Act 1988, Section 13 allows private letting agents and landlords to increase rents for any tenancy. Here's what you need to know.