The Agent Blog - Goodlord (2)

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Apr 24, 2026

Technology

PRS

AI

How AI could fix the UK rental market

When used in concert with tools like Goodlord, AI has the potential to revolutionise how agents approach their roles.

Apr 16, 2026

PRS

Goodlord Leaders Forum

RRA

Is Renting Broken? The limitations holding the lettings sector back, and what needs to change for it to break free from those limits

Goodlord's new research reveals four structural limits fracturing the rental market. Here's what the data shows and what experts at the Goodlord Leaders Forum 2026 said about it.

Apr 14, 2026

PRS

Goodlord Leaders Forum

RRA

Events

The Goodlord Leaders Forum LIVE blog

Welcome to the Goodlord Leaders Forum 2026 LIVE blog! Check in throughout the day for insights, updates, and news from the event.

Apr 2, 2026

Data

Landlords

Rental market in holding pattern ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Rental inflation remained subdued over the last month, as the wider market slowdown continues.

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Apr 2, 2026

Landlords

Making Tax Digital

Tax

Making Tax Digital: What do landlords need to do?

A complete guide to Making Tax Digital for landlords. Learn who it applies to, key deadlines, how it works, and how to prepare before April 2026.

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Apr 1, 2026

Compliance

Renters' Rights Act

Renters’ Rights Act implementation day: Your April action plan

With only one month to go until the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect, this guide will help you understand and prepare for the upcoming changes.

Mar 23, 2026

Compliance

Renters' Rights Act

MHCLG

The Renters’ Rights Act information sheet 2026: What agents and landlords MUST do

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has released a new information sheet on the Renters’ Rights Act. Here’s what that means for letting agents and landlords.

Mar 23, 2026

Rent collection

How to automate rent collection: The Goodlord how-to guide

Automating your rent collection process with Goodlord couldn’t be easier. See how you could save yourself time and reduce rent arrears.

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Mar 10, 2026

Landlords

Decent Homes Standard

Renters' Rights Act

The Decent Homes Standard in the Renters’ Rights Act: How to evolve alongside new standards

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, a new Decent Homes Standard will apply across the Private Rented Sector, creating a single minimum standard for rented homes.