The Agent Blog - Goodlord

May 22, 2019

Business

Landlords

Acquisitions

Growth

Expansion through acquisition is "worth the risk" for agencies who want to grow

Purchasing another agency is a complicated process, but can help you achieve growth much quicker if managed well, says a Joint Venture partner at a student accommodation provider that's expanded nationwide.

May 20, 2019

Customer experience

Business

Technology

Growth

Revenue

Data is key for agencies that want to maximise their returns

Gathering insights in order to provide an integrated customer journey is something every business should start thinking about - no matter what industry they're operating in.

Apr 26, 2019

Business

Landlords

Growth

Revenue

Management fees

Why 99% of landlords opted in when this agency increased their management fees

How did one lettings and property management agency in the North increase their management fees with almost no objections from their landlords? By offering them even more value for money.

Apr 23, 2019

Compliance

Business

Revenue

Legislation

Full implications of the Tenant Fee Ban still unknown, making adaptability crucial

“You need to be able to adapt very quickly to changing market conditions,” says one lettings director, whose agency is exploring new avenues to help them overcome the Tenant Fee Ban.

Mar 18, 2019

Marketing

Business

Technology

4 things online agencies do very well that the High Street could do, too

Progressive High Street agencies are beginning to adopt some of the approaches taken by online agencies - from 24/7 availability to savvy marketing - to get an edge on their virtual competition.

Feb 7, 2019

Business

3 ways your agency could create new revenue streams in 2022

Identifying opportunities to create new revenue streams will be one of the keys to running a profitable letting agency in 2022.

Jan 30, 2019

Marketing

Business

Recruitment & retention

Networking could help letting agents overcome industry challenges

Regular attendance at networking events could provide you with valuable insights into how others are planning to tackle challenges in the market.

Jan 28, 2019

Business

Rent Protection

Insurance

What should you look for when choosing a Rent Protection Insurance policy?

How to ensure you choose a Rent Protection Insurance policy that's comprehensive enough to provide your landlords with peace of mind.

Jan 21, 2019

Customer experience

Business

Tenants

Revenue

70% of tenants would pay more for access to extra services

The number of tenants is growing, representing an opportunity for letting agents to overcome current market challenges by offering revenue-generating products and services to their tenants.