The Agent Blog - Goodlord

Four wooden blocks arranged to spell out the year "2026" against a neutral cream background.

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.

A wide-angle view of the Palace of Westminster and the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) in London, seen across the River Thames on a bright, slightly cloudy day. The Palace features numerous Gothic spires, with some scaffolding visible on the main central building. A red double-decker bus is crossing Westminster Bridge in the foreground, and the river is a murky brown.

Dec 3, 2025

Landlords

Tenants

UK budget

Budget 2025: Income tax rise is bad news for landlords and tenants

Landlords will be facing higher rates of income tax following the Budget. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle explains why this is also bad news for tenants.

Dec 2, 2025

Data

Landlords

Rents cool down ahead of Christmas

Rents dropped 2.4% in November for the fourth month in a row, while voids increased to 24 days. Year on year, rents are up 3.3%.

The UK House of Commons in the summer sun.

Nov 27, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

Autumn Budget 2025: 3 key takeaways for letting agents and landlords

Rachel Reeves' second Autumn Budget brought a few new challenges to council tax and rental income. Here are the key takeaways.

Nov 4, 2025

Data

Landlords

Rents take dramatic tumble as October dampens prices

Rents dropped 11% in October after a record-breaking autumn, while voids increased to 21 days. Year on year, rents are up 3.1%.

A row of Victorian homes. The buildings are brown with white window sashes.

Oct 17, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

Rent a Room Scheme UK: Guide for tax-free income

You can earn £7,500 tax-free by renting a furnished room in your home. Learn how the Rent a Room Scheme works, who’s eligible, and when to opt in or out.