The Agent Blog - Goodlord (4)

Sep 2, 2025

Data

Landlords

Rents remain sky high with new regional records set

Rents generally dropped, but some areas set regional records in August, while voids increased to 15 days. Year on year, rents are up 3%.

Aug 29, 2025

Deposits

Why deposit replacement schemes are more important than ever

Discover how deposit replacement schemes reduce upfront costs for tenants, offer landlords more protection, and help agents stay compliant in 2025.

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Aug 17, 2025

Referencing

It's time to ditch your plodding tenant referencing provider

If your referencing provider is clogging up tenancy progression, it's time to look at alternatives that can consistently deliver 24-hour returns.

Aug 6, 2025

Data

Landlords

July brings highest rental costs ever recorded by Goodlord Rental Index

Rents reached a 6-year high in July, while voids dropped to 12 days. Year on year, rents are up 1.8%.

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Aug 4, 2025

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

Understanding housing discrimination: A guide for landlords and agents

The Renters’ Rights Act expands protections for tenants. Learn what it means for housing discrimination laws and landlord responsibilities.

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Jul 28, 2025

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

No more bidding wars: How the new rules will change the way you let

Explore the government’s ban on rental bidding wars, its impact on landlords, agents, and tenants, and the unintended consequences facing the PRS.

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Jul 5, 2025

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

Decent Homes: How to evolve alongside rising PRS standards

The Decent Homes Standard will be introduced to the PRS as part the Renters’ Rights Act. To succeed in this new landscape, you need to professionalise.

Jul 2, 2025

Data

Landlords

Heatwave hits rental market as prices spike

Rents spiked in June, while voids dropped to 20 days. Year on year, rents are up 3.2%.

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Jul 2, 2025

Renters' Rights Act

Awaab’s Law: A letting agent’s guide

Awaab’s Law, part of the Renters' Rights Act, will enforce standards for safe and secure homes in the social and private rental sector. This is what letting agents need to know.