The Agent Blog - Goodlord | Legislation (7)

May 20, 2024

Legislation

5 recommendations to help you get Renters (Reform) Bill ready

The Renters (Reform) Bill was first introduced on 17 May 2023. Now, a year on from when it was first taken to parliament, here is everything agents need to know to be Reform ready.

May 13, 2024

Legislation

Lettings experts highlight critical Section 21 oversight

Lettings experts have identified a crucial ‘loophole’ in the Renters (Reform) Bill relating to the abolition of Section 21.

May 13, 2024

Legislation

Will the Renters (Reform) Bill cause a rise in pet ownership?

Upcoming legislation means that we are likely to see more pets in rented properties. But will this have an effect on animal welfare?

May 7, 2024

Periodic tenancies

Legislation

Majority of agents unprepared for shift to periodic tenancies

Goodlord's snap poll finds only a small percentage of letting agencies are prepared for the shift to periodic tenancies once the Renters (Reform) Bill becomes law.

May 7, 2024

Tenancy agreements

Legislation

How will the Renters (Reform) Bill affect upfront rent payments?

Upfront rent payments are common practice for landlords and letting agents to implement before a tenancy starts. However, this may change under the Renters (Reform) Bill.

May 3, 2024

Business

Podcast

Legislation

WHAT AGENTS NEED TO KNOW IN MAY 2024 (5-minute podcast)

In this 5-minute podcast, two experts go through April 2024 rent prices, and what agents should know in May 2024.

May 2, 2024

Podcast

Legislation

PODCAST: Experts React: The Renters (Reform) Bill third reading

Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory and Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance at Goodlord, react to the third reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill.

Apr 23, 2024

Legislation

VIDEO: What Agents Need to Know About the Renters (Reform) Bill

Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance at Goodlord, discusses everything letting agents should know about the Renters (Reform) Bill in April 2024.

Apr 8, 2024

Section 21

Section 8

Property Portal

Ombudsman

Legislation

Renters (Reform) Bill: Your complete guide

The Renters (Reform) Bill was proposed by the Conservative Party to reform the private rental sector, but it didn’t pass and is no longer active in the UK.