The Agent Blog - Goodlord (21)

Apr 4, 2024

Business

Podcast

Legislation

PODCAST: Bitesize Lettings, April 2024 (5-minute podcast)

In this snapshot podcast, experts go through March 2023 rent prices, and what agents should know in April 2024.

Apr 2, 2024

Acquisitions

Are independent letting agencies in danger of mergers?

Mergers between small and large agencies are becoming increasingly popular in the lettings industry. But are all small agencies in danger of consolidation?

Your guide to the Scottish rent caps and pause on evictions

Mar 28, 2024

Compliance

Rents

Landlords

Tenants

Rent controls

Economy

Scotland

Your guide to the Scottish rent cap and moratorium on evictions

The temporary Scottish rent cap and pause on evictions will lift on 1 April 2024. Here is everything to know about this legislation.

Mar 26, 2024

Referencing

Podcast

Fraud

PODCAST: Minimise fraud in referencing with Goodlord's PRO

Join Goodlord's Emily Popple, Costas Frangeskou, Nishma Parekh and Becca Kimberly to discuss the fraud landscape during referencing, and Goodlord's PRO.

Mar 25, 2024

Renting Done Right

SURVEY: Do you want renting done right? (Chance to win £50 voucher)

Last year, our Renting Done Right report delivered an open letter to the Government. Take part in our survey and let your opinions on lettings legislation be heard.

Mar 25, 2024

Business

Referencing

Fraud

How to avoid tenancy fraud before the tenant goes through referencing

With fraud on the rise in the UK, here are some tips to avoid tenancy fraud before the tenant goes through the referencing process.

Mar 21, 2024

Referencing

Fraud

Goodlord launches “PRO” to set new standard for tenant referencing

Introducing Goodlord's PRO. A new standard for tenant referencing, designed to offer a balance of technology and human expertise all in one place.

Mar 21, 2024

Deposits

Rent collection

Can I deduct unpaid rent from my tenant's deposits?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme answers a common question: “My tenants haven’t paid rent since I gave them notice. Can I recover these costs from their deposit?”

Mar 18, 2024

Business

Technology

RentTech

Should lettings Agents use AI?

Artificial intelligence is starting to feed into our daily lives - and letting agents are using it to find new ways to offer the best service possible.