The Agent Blog - Goodlord (35)

Aug 16, 2023

Compliance

Business

EPC ratings

5 questions answered on changing EPC rules

EPC rating changes were previously outlined in a government consultation - so what's changing and where are we at? David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, explains.

Aug 14, 2023

Compliance

Business

Material information

Short-term lets

Expert Q&A: Material information, consumer protection, short-term lets and more

From material information to short-term lets and court processes, here's a summary of some of the latest lettings legislation news, with David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, and Oli Sherlock, Goodlord's Director of Insurance.

Aug 10, 2023

Compliance

Podcast

Legislation

PODCAST: Lettings legislation update: EPCs, consumer protection, material information, and more

The Renters (Reform) Bill is hitting headlines - but that doesn't mean that all other compliance obligations should fall to the wayside, as discussed by David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, and Goodlord's Director of Insurance, Oli Sherlock.

Aug 9, 2023

Business

Tenants

Deposits

What is fair wear and tear in a rental property?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme shares its definition of fair wear and tear, with guidance on how letting agents can handle where it exceeds reasonable use.

Aug 7, 2023

Landlords

Legislation

5 ways to reassure your landlords about legislation changes (+ free talk track)

There are some easy ways to reassure your landlords around the changes to come under the Renters (Reform) Bill, as Lauren Burnett, Customer Success Team Lead, shares.

Aug 2, 2023

Infosheet

Legislation

INFOSHEET: Talk track for reassuring your landlords about the Renters (Reform) Bill

Your landlords may feel uncertain about the changes on the horizon, but there are ways to reassure them about what the Renters (Reform) Bill will bring. Here's a talk track to help you direct your conversations.

Aug 2, 2023

Infosheet

Legislation

INFOSHEET: Getting reform ready: A checklist for letting agents

The Renters (Reform) Bill has yet to be implemented, which leaves plenty of time for agents to prepare for the changes to come - so here's a checklist to help you plan.