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May 1 2026 - Renters' Right Act Commencement Day

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Oct 2, 2019

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London rents now twice as high as UK average

The latest Goodlord Rental Index has shown that renters in London are now spending double the UK average on rent each month.

Sep 4, 2019

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Void periods at record lows in August - Goodlord Rental Index

Goodlord reveals key figures for the private rented sector in August 2019 based on tenancies processed through our platform, including average rents, tenancy lengths, voidage periods and more, in the Goodlord Rental Index.

Aug 7, 2019

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Rents drop in five regions - Goodlord Rental Index

Goodlord reveals key figures for the private rented sector in July 2019 based on tenancies processed through our platform, including average rents, tenancy lengths, voidage periods and more, in the Goodlord Rental Index.

Jul 5, 2019

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Rents rise in four regions, but drop 6% in South East - Goodlord Rental Index

Goodlord reveals key figures for the private rented sector in June 2019 based on tenancies processed through our platform, including average rents, tenancy lengths, voidage periods and more, in the Goodlord Rental Index.

Jun 5, 2019

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Average rent £901 nationally in May - Goodlord Rental Index

Goodlord reveals key figures for the private rented sector in May 2019 based on tenancies processed through our platform, including average rents, tenancy lengths, voidage periods and more, in the Goodlord Rental Index.

May 7, 2019

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Void periods averaging three weeks throughout England and Wales - Goodlord Rental Index

Goodlord reveals key figures for the private rented sector in April 2019 based on tenancies processed through our platform, including average rents, tenancy lengths, voidage periods and more, in the Goodlord Rental Index.

Apr 3, 2019

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Average rent up in six out of eight regions in March - Goodlord Rental Index

Goodlord reveals key figures for the private rented sector in March 2019 based on tenancies processed through our platform, including average rents, tenancy lengths, voidage periods and more, in the Goodlord Rental Index.

Mar 6, 2019

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Void periods down for five out of eight regions in February - Goodlord Rental Index

Goodlord reveals key figures for the private rented sector in February 2019 based on tenancies processed through our platform, including average rents, tenancy lengths, voidage periods and more, in the Goodlord Rental Index.

Feb 5, 2019

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West Midlands the most affordable area for renters - Goodlord Rental Index

Goodlord reveals key figures for the private rented sector in January 2019 based on tenancies processed through our platform, including average rents, tenancy lengths, voidage periods and more, in the Goodlord Rental Index.

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