The Agent Blog - Goodlord (68)

Nov 15, 2021

Compliance

Landlord register

Licensing

Legislation

What could nationwide landlord registration and licensing in England mean for your landlords?

As the government considers a national landlord registration scheme in England as part of the proposals under the Renters' Reform Bill, Simon Tillyer, Director at Vouch, explains where we're at and what the future of landlord licensing and registration may be.

Nov 8, 2021

Business

Referrals

Stock

Five ways to grow your letting agency "by 50% overnight" [+ podcast]

Tenant demand is high while stock is low, but there are ways your letting and estate agency can get more properties and landlords onboard while keeping your costs per acquisition low - as Costas Frangeskou, Director of Sales at Goodlord, shares.

Nov 5, 2021

Goodlord Group

Vouch

Sheffield-based proptech platform Vouch raises headcount by 46% in six months

Referencing service provider Vouch, part of the Goodlord Group, increased its workforce by 46% over a six-month period, despite ongoing Covid-19 related uncertainty in the lettings sector.

Nov 3, 2021

Business

Voids

Revenue

Time saving

3 ways void utility management can boost your agency's bottom line

Agents that use a supplier to offer void management can take control of their agency's bottom line. Here's Rik Smith, resident energy expert and Head of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, to explain how.

Nov 2, 2021

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

Rents fall and voids cool as market settles ahead of winter - Goodlord Rental Index

The average cost of rent dipped by an average of 8.9% compared to September prices in October, while voids hit the highest averages recorded since May, in Goodlord's latest Rental Index.

Nov 1, 2021

Business

Energy efficiency

Sean Hooker: Calling all landlords and agents - be smart and save the planet

In light of net zero goals and the energy crisis, does your agency, its landlords, and its tenants understand the benefits of Smart Meters - and whose responsibility it is to get them installed?

Oct 27, 2021

Business

Energy efficiency

Legislation

3 key takeaways from the Autumn Budget 2021 for agents and landlords

The Chancellor has announced his Autumn 2021 Budget, which includes investments in housing and business rates relief. Here are three key takeaways for letting and estate agents and landlords.

Oct 27, 2021

Business

Acquisitions

Legislation

What's driving the recent trend in lettings acquisitions? [+ podcast]

It's a time of consolidation in the lettings industry, with frequent agency acquisitions and mergers across the UK as investors see opportunities while smaller agencies feel the bite of legislation, as Abigail Wilks, Head of Lettings & Asset Management at Redbrik, explains.

Oct 26, 2021

Business

Rents

Possessions

When will claims and possession proceeding timelines return to normal?

The claims to repossession process is still taking longer than normal so here's when we can expect these to return to pre-pandemic levels and what your agency can put in place to help your landlords and tenants.