Stamp duty: Is the pressure mounting to reform property tax?
The stamp duty holiday, ending in 2021, had a huge impact on the property market, with repercussions still felt today in soaring house prices. This begs the question: is it time to reform this property tax? Mark Armstrong, Group Chief Executive Officer at Reapit, shares his thoughts.
10 time-saving tips for letting agents in 2022
Letting and estate agents need to be looking at doing things faster and smarter to keep up with tenant demand in 2022, so we've put together ten ways that agents can save time at different points in the lettings process.
Your guide to proposals to regulate short-term lets and holiday rentals
Policy makers across England, Scotland, and Wales are proposing various ways to regulate short-term lets and holiday rentals to help solve the problem of low housing stock for letting agents, landlords, and tenants.
Guidance for moving home during Covid-19 under Plan B
The government has started to relax its Plan B guidance for estate and letting agencies, as it winds down the Covid-19 restrictions that were announced at the end of 2021.
Your guide to gas safety in private rented properties
Landlords and agents are required to undertake gas safety checks on an annual basis to ensure their properties are safe for tenants. Here's a guide to what you need to know.
Vouch: What agents and landlords need to know about the booming short-term let sector
Short-term lets can be beneficial to landlords and tenants looking for a more flexible solution than a long-term contract can provide - but some say this may pose a threat to the buy-to-let sector.
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Major industry survey reveals state of UK rental market - State of the Lettings Industry Report 2021
The biggest ever State of the Lettings Industry Report from Goodlord and Vouch shows in detail which pandemic-induced shifts have proved short-term, and what market movements look set to reshape the industry permanently
Rate of arrears stabilises as tenants and agents report optimism - State of the Lettings Industry Report 2021
The speed at which households are falling into rental arrears appears to have slowed, despite the recent end of the evictions ban and the tapering of the furlough scheme, shows the fourth edition of the State of the Lettings Industry Report, set to be released on Wednesday 15 September.
Notice periods return to pre-pandemic levels in England with new Section 21 and 8 forms required
After more than 18 months of disruption, notice periods have reverted to their pre-pandemic levels from 1 October 2021, with new versions of Section 21 and Section 8 notice forms for agents and landlords.
Christopher Watkin: 3 ways to win more instructions from landlords when stock is low
Provide landlords with valuable information on the property market to gain their trust and you'll reap the rewards over time, says Christopher Watkin.
Sean Hooker: What can we expect from the Renters' Reform Bill White Paper?
There are many organisations in the industry that have the skills and expertise to deliver a robust and effective solution to the challenges the government is looking to solve with its Renters' Reform Bill.
Rents continue to rise across the country, while voids start to increase in August - Goodlord Rental Index
The market looks strong heading into autumn, with rents continuing to climb across most of the country in August, and national average for void periods remaining low.
6 ways to take your virtual viewings to the next level
Virtual viewings gathered pace during the pandemic and they're showing no signs of slowing down. Here are six ways to get the most from your virtual viewings and secure more tenants with less work.
UPDATED: Government extends remote right to rent checks until 5 April 2022
Covid-adjusted right to rent checks will remain in place until 5 April 2022, when the government will look to introduce a permanent online solution for carrying out right to rent checks remotely for all nationalities.
Progress lets faster in four steps [+ download a free tenant moving guide]
Letting your tenants know what to expect from the pre-tenancy tenancy process will help them move through it faster. Here are four areas you can advise them on plus a downloadable guide to moving home for your tenants, to help them speed through the rental process.
Your guide to the Fire Safety Act 2021 (England and Wales)
Landlords and letting agents should consider updating their fire risk assessments in advance of the Fire Safety Act 2021 coming into force, to ensure they are compliant for all parts outlined in the new legislation for multi-occupied, residential buildings.
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