The Agent Blog - Goodlord | Legislation (13)

Mar 27, 2023

Business

Periodic tenancies

Legislation

What's happening with the Renters' Reform Bill?

With the end of the 2022-23 parliamentary session approaching, here's an overview of what's next for the Renters' Reform Bill.

Mar 15, 2023

Business

Economy

Legislation

Spring Budget 2023: 7 key takeaways for letting agents and landlords

The Chancellor has announced the UK will avoid a technical recession - and shared details of measures to give the economy a boost.

Mar 6, 2023

Business

Material information

Legislation

Sean Hooker: The lettings industry's roller coaster ride is not over

The Property Redress Scheme's 2022-2023 annual report highlighted some key takeaways for the lettings industry, as Sean Hooker, Head of Redress, explains.

Mar 2, 2023

Compliance

Legislation

Who's liable for property compliance in a rent-to-rent contract?

The Rakusen v Jepsen final court ruling is in - and it places the responsibility of the rent repayment order on the immediate landlord, not the property owning landlord.

Feb 27, 2023

Compliance

Making Tax Digital

Q&A

Legislation

Q&A: 7 of your top lettings legislation questions answered

A recent Goodlord webinar highlighted some audience questions around upcoming lettings legislation - and here's what the experts had to say in response.

Feb 20, 2023

Business

Legislation

How understanding tenant choice can create business opportunities for letting agents

Ben Grech, CEO at Reposit, provides his insight on consumer choice and upcoming tenant trends.

Feb 13, 2023

Business

Legislation

What are the chances of tax relief reform for landlords?

With a new report from the House of Commons recommending a review of the buy-to-let tax regime, how likely is it that landlords will see more tax relief in the near future?

Feb 10, 2023

Business

Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper

Legislation

A step closer to renters' reform: A call for evidence response

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee has published its response to the call for evidence on the Renters' Reform Bill white paper.

Jan 30, 2023

Business

Energy efficiency standards

Material information

Legislation

Sean Hooker: What your agency should be preparing for the year ahead

Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, explains the set of circumstances converging in the coming months that will affect the rental sector.