The Agent Blog - Goodlord

Nov 9, 2020

Compliance

Covid-19

Section 21

Electrical Safety Standards

New lettings legislation still passing during the pandemic, says Landlord Action’s Legal Director

Lettings legislation unrelated to Covid-19 has still been passing during the pandemic, says Tim Frome, Landlord Action’s Legal Director, and letting agents and landlords need to keep abreast of changes to Electrical Safety Standards Regulations, right to rent, and Section 21.

Nov 5, 2020

Covid-19

Furlough

UPDATED: Furlough scheme extended until the end of April 2021

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 30 April 2021, as restrictions increase throughout the UK.

Nov 4, 2020

Covid-19

Letting agencies can operate, viewings and house moves can take place during lockdown

Activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of a residential property have been made exceptions to the "stay at home" guidance under lockdown legislation.

Oct 26, 2020

Covid-19

Evictions will not be enforced by bailiffs in areas with Tier 2 and Tier 3 restrictions

The justice secretary wrote to bailiffs’ trade associations requesting that they do not carry out evictions in areas under Tier 2 and Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions.

Oct 19, 2020

Covid-19

Possessions

ARLA Propertymark Q&A: Managing Covid-19's continued impact on the possession process

A legal expert for ARLA Propertymark answers letting agents' questions on kickstarting the possession process for stayed cases, how long it could take for cases to be heard, accelerated procedures, notice periods for arrears, and more.

Oct 16, 2020

Covid-19

Rents

Section 8

Possessions

ARLA Propertymark legal expert says landlords can serve Section 8 notice twice, if needed

Robert Bolwell, Senior Partner at Dutton Gregory, which manages the ARLA Propertymark Legal Helpline, said letting agents and landlords should consider serving a second Section 8 notice if rental arrears accrue to more than six months of missed payments.

Sep 30, 2020

Data

Covid-19

Affordability

State of the Lettings Industry

1 in 4 tenants concerned about paying the rent, survey of tenants reveals

A quarter of tenants have either missed rental payments, had to make alternative arrangements to pay their rent, or are concerned about paying their rent in the future, found our survey of 2,750 tenants for our State of the Industry Report.

Sep 28, 2020

Customer experience

Covid-19

Tenants

Letting agents

Why it pays to show understanding and adaptability in lettings

This agency took an understanding and flexible approach to tenants struggling to pay rent during the pandemic - and has since been rewarded with a nil eviction rate and strong demand.

Sep 24, 2020

Covid-19

Business

Economy

Your guide to the latest support for businesses announced in the Winter Economy Plan

New measures to support workers and businesses impacted by Covid-19 over winter include the Job Support Scheme, extensions to loan and grant schemes, and tax payment deferrals.