The Agent Blog - Goodlord | Referencing (2)

Jun 3, 2024

Referencing

How much does a bad reference cost a letting agent?

Referencing is a necessary process of pre-tenancy. Goodlord's Head of Referencing, Nishma Parekh discusses how much it costs when a bad reference isn't caught.

Goodlord's research finds tenancy fraud spikes 140% in a year

Apr 12, 2024

Goodlord Group

Referencing

Fraud

Referencing tenancy fraud spikes 140% in a year

New research from Goodlord finds that the number of fraudulent applications from tenants looking to secure a new rental property rose by 140% last year.

Apr 8, 2024

IDVT

Referencing

Fraud

Why can't you rely on documents for tenant referencing?

Verifying a tenant's income by checking payslips is a standard practice of tenant referencing. But what are the issues? And what's the alternative?

Mar 26, 2024

Referencing

Podcast

Fraud

PODCAST: Minimise fraud in referencing with Goodlord's PRO

Join Goodlord's Emily Popple, Costas Frangeskou, Nishma Parekh and Becca Kimberly to discuss the fraud landscape during referencing, and Goodlord's PRO.

Mar 25, 2024

Business

Referencing

Fraud

How to avoid tenancy fraud before the tenant goes through referencing

With fraud on the rise in the UK, here are some tips to avoid tenancy fraud before the tenant goes through the referencing process.

Mar 21, 2024

Referencing

Fraud

Goodlord launches “PRO” to set new standard for tenant referencing

Introducing Goodlord's PRO. A new standard for tenant referencing, designed to offer a balance of technology and human expertise all in one place.

Using tech to avoid fraud in referencing

Mar 18, 2024

Compliance

Referencing

Open banking

How agents can reduce fraud before, during, and after the referencing process

Even while the risk of fraud increases, agents can use tech to help spot suspicious activity, as Nishma Parekh, Head of Referencing at Goodlord, explains.

Mar 11, 2024

Landlords

Referencing

Section 8

What should letting agents and landlords do if a tenant is involved in anti-social behaviour?

Anti-social behaviour can affect a property and the surrounding community. So how can letting agents and landlords prevent this with their tenants?

Sep 6, 2023

Business

Technology

Referencing

Time saving

8 time-saving tips for letting agents

Letting and estate agents need to be looking at doing things faster and smarter to keep up with high tenant demand, so here are 8 ways that agents can save time.