The Agent Blog - Goodlord

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Feb 19, 2026

Landlords

Decent Homes Standard

The Government's Decent Homes Standard has been rated 'not fit for purpose': here's what that means for landlords

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has issued a red rating around the Decent Homes Standard, questioning some of the evidence behind the policy.

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Feb 11, 2026

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

Letting agents

Renters' Rights Act 2026 guide: Implementation timelines, no-fault evictions, and more

The first implementation phase of the Renters' Rights Act will begin on May 1, 2026. Section 21 evictions will be abolished, and all ASTs will become periodic tenancies.

Feb 6, 2026

Data

Landlords

Rental market shows signs of softening demand in January

January 2026 figures show further signs of equilibrium returning to the rental market across England.

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Jan 29, 2026

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

Letting agents

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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Jan 21, 2026

Rents

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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Jan 20, 2026

Compliance

Landlords

Pets

Renting with pets: When can landlords say no under the Renters' Rights Act?

Renting with pets used to be challenging for tenants. But due to the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords have to consider requests by law.

Jan 15, 2026

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

PRS Database explained: The new compliance risk letting agents need to act on

Discover what the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database means for landlords and letting agents. Learn about compliance, penalties, and how to prepare.

Jan 7, 2026

Data

Landlords

Rents end the year 2% up but price inflation cools

Rents dropped to a 9-month low of 2.5% in December, while voids decreased to 23 days. Year on year, rents are up 2%.

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Jan 5, 2026

Landlords

Tenants

Renters' Rights Act

Letting agents

Private Rented Sector predictions for agents, landlords, & tenants (2026)

Members of Goodlord’s leadership team give their predictions of what this historic year for the Private Rented Sector (PRS) will look like.