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PUBLISHED: September 2024
The Renters’ Rights Bill was announced by the Labour Government in September 2024. While it may sound similar to the Conservative’s Renters (Reform) Bill, there are key differences that letting agents should be aware of.
PUBLISHED: January 2025
The Renters’ Rights Bill is the biggest change for renters, landlords and letting agents in England in the last 30 years. Here's everything letting agents need to know.
PUBLISHED: October 2024
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation. It is a digital marketing tool that helps letting agents improve your website’s visibility on search engines such as Google and Microsoft Bing. The better SEO your agency website has, the more people will be able to find you.
PUBLISHED: September 2024
As part of the Renters’ Rights Bill, letting agents and landlords will need to ensure any private rental properties meet ‘decent’ living standards.
PUBLISHED: September 2024
As the government cracks down on housing standards regarding damp and mould, here's an overview of the current rules for your landlords.
PUBLISHED: September 2024
The Renters’ Rights Bill was announced by the Labour Government in September 2024. While it may sound similar to the Conservative’s Renters (Reform) Bill, there are key differences that letting agents should be aware of.
PUBLISHED: September 2024
LinkedIn is the networking social media platform, with over 1 billion users globally it is the most business focused platform and perfect for letting agents build their personal brand.
PUBLISHED: September 2024
Letting agents must provide the correct, up-to-date documents before tenants move in. Here's a guide to ensure compliance every time.
PUBLISHED: September 2024
Share with your landlords this breakdown of seven financial support schemes they may be able to access, to help them with their property's EPC upgrades.
PUBLISHED: August 2024
TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms ever. It’s not just for dances anymore. With over 15.9 million users in the UK, letting agents can use this platform to win new landlords. Here's how letting agents can post on the platform.
PUBLISHED: August 2024
Deposit-alternatives, also known as zero deposit schemes, can be a valuable option for both letting agents and landlords. But how should letting agents approach this conversation with landlords?
PUBLISHED: August 2024
Take your social media strategy even further with one of the most popular platforms, Facebook. Download this sheet to find out how to optimise your profile as much to help win new landlords
PUBLISHED: July 2024
Even when you’ve taken all the right measures to look after a property, it sometimes can go wrong, and this includes arrears of rent. Here are five steps agents need to follow to ensure they are compliant during this process.
PUBLISHED: July 2024
The King's Speech marks the State Opening of Parliament where the key focuses for the government are outlined. Here are the key takeaways letting agents should know.
PUBLISHED: July 2024
Originally introduced in 2006, selective licenses are a necessary yet complicated part of the private rental sector. Here is everything letting agents need to know
PUBLISHED: July 2024
The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, won the 4 July General Election. As the size of the majority is Labour, it means that any future legislation will advance their policy agenda.
PUBLISHED: June 2024
The Plaid Cymru Party have launched their manifesto before the General Election on 4 July. Find out what the party promises “For fairness, for ambition, for Wales.”
PUBLISHED: June 2024
The Scottish National Party (SNP) have launched their manifesto before the General Election on 4 July. Find out how the promises plans to make “A Future Made in Scotland”.
PUBLISHED: June 2024
The Reform Party have launched their manifesto before the General Election on 4 July. Find out what is included in the "Our Contract With You" manifesto.
PUBLISHED: June 2024
The Green Party have launched their manifesto before the General Election on 4 July. Find out how the party plan to deliver “Real Hope. Real Change.”
PUBLISHED: June 2024
The Labour Party have launched their manifesto before the General Election on 4 July. Find out how the party plan to deliver “Change” within the UK.
PUBLISHED: June 2024
The Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto before the General Election on 4 July. Find out what the party is promising “For a Fair Deal”.
PUBLISHED: June 2024
The Conservative Party have launched their manifesto before the General Election on 4 July. Find out how the party plan to deliver a “Clear plan, Bold action and Secure future”.
PUBLISHED: June 2024
What does Section 8 mean for the private rental sector? Find out how letting agents and landlords can use these notices for a rental property.
PUBLISHED: June 2024
Section 21 allows landlords to end Assured Shorthold Tenancies. As the Renters (Reform) Bill did not become law, the notices are still in effect and can be used.
PUBLISHED: May 2024
Since the lift of Scotland’s temporary rent caps on 31 March, the Government has created new measures to determine whether rent increases made by landlords are reasonable.
PUBLISHED: May 2024
Goodlord data showing the percentage of tenancies that allow a pet in a rented property, 2019-2023.
PUBLISHED: April 2024
Prepare your future tenants for the pre-tenancy process with this flyer outlining what they'll need to know for referencing.
PUBLISHED: April 2024
Section 13 allows private letting agents and landlords to increase rents for any tenancy. Here's what you need to know.
PUBLISHED: April 2024
HMRC and payroll integrations minimise uncertainty and speed up the move-in process. Here's everything you need to know.
PUBLISHED: February 2024
Use this checklist to ensure that you have put all the relevant property information on your listing.
PUBLISHED: February 2024
This poster is designed to be printed for your office, to remind your agents of key upcoming dates in Wales. Last updated 12 February.
PUBLISHED: February 2024
This poster is designed to be printed for your office, to remind your agents of key upcoming dates in Scotland. Last updated 12 February.
PUBLISHED: February 2024
How can you use a risk-based approach to carry out money laundering risk assessments at your agency? Here's a free, downloadable guide.
PUBLISHED: September 2023
The Renters (Reform) Bill is nearly here, so here's a quick guide for landlords on how the new rules could be enforced.
PUBLISHED: September 2023
An ombudsman for landlords and a property portal are both proposed under the Renters (Reform) Bill. Here's a quick guide for landlords on what that means.
PUBLISHED: September 2023
New rules under the Renters (Reform) Bill will make it easier for tenants to keep pets. Here's an overview of how it could work.
PUBLISHED: August 2023
Your landlords may feel uncertain about the changes on the horizon, but there are ways to reassure them about what the Renters (Reform) Bill will bring.
PUBLISHED: August 2023
The Renters (Reform) Bill has yet to be implemented, which leaves plenty of time for agents to prepare for the changes to come.
PUBLISHED: November 2022
The way your landlords file their income tax will change from April 2024. Download this fact sheet to make them aware of what they need to prepare.
PUBLISHED: May 2022
Download and share this list of the financial support available to help your tenants if they struggle to pay their bills during the cost of living and energy crisis.
PUBLISHED: May 2022
Whether your tenants are students in a private rented property or simply professionals in a house share, here's an outline of their rights and responsibilities under joint or individual tenancies.
PUBLISHED: May 2022
Download and share this checklist with your tenants' guarantor, to help them prepare for their role in the referencing process.
PUBLISHED: May 2022
Share this checklist with your student tenants to help them understand what to expect and what to prepare for the referencing process.
PUBLISHED: January 2022
Use this talk track template to help direct your conversations in sales and lettings, grow your agency's portfolio, and boost your revenue.
PUBLISHED: December 2021
Download and share this brochure covering the basics of lettings legislation, to help your landlords stay compliant when renting our their private rental properties.
PUBLISHED: November 2021
Use these email templates to request reviews about your agency from your landlords and tenants.
PUBLISHED: November 2021
Use these template responses to reply to tenant and landlord reviews, and help boost your review ratings.
PUBLISHED: November 2021
Your checklist for the Fitness for Human Habitation criteria and landlords' obligations to keep their properties free of hazards.
PUBLISHED: November 2021
Your checklist of what landlords should know when creating tenancy agreements and setting up deposit protection, so all parties are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
PUBLISHED: September 2021
Give your landlords this FAQ to answer their questions on the energy crisis and how it might impact them.
PUBLISHED: September 2021
Give your tenants this FAQ to answer their questions on the energy crisis and how it might impact them.
PUBLISHED: August 2021
A guide to what your landlords need to know about their rights and responsibilities for repairs to their rental properties.
PUBLISHED: August 2021
A full guide to take your tenants through what they need to know about renting a home, from referencing to their rights and responsibilities.
PUBLISHED: June 2021
A guide to share with your tenants about their rights and responsibilities when renting your landlord's property.
PUBLISHED: May 2021
A guide for tenants on deposit replacement schemes, including six of the key things they should know.
PUBLISHED: May 2021
A guide for tenants on the benefits of open banking, including how this may be used in the referencing process.
PUBLISHED: May 2021
Your guide to what aspects of the policy wording you should consider when choosing a Rent Protection Insurance policy.
PUBLISHED: February 2021
Identifying your target audience is crucial to ensuring your agency's marketing is successful. Use these questions to build profiles for your target audiences.
PUBLISHED: February 2021
Download the 2023 RentTech supergraphic.
PUBLISHED: February 2021
Your guide to the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) and what this could mean for you and your landlords.
PUBLISHED: December 2020
Avoid these five pitfalls when you're putting together a business plan for your agency.
PUBLISHED: December 2020
Your guide to landlords' obligations under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
PUBLISHED: November 2020
Use this template for your staff development reviews to help you understand your employees better and get the best results.
PUBLISHED: October 2020
Prepare for the Regulation of Property Agents with this overview of the recommendations made.
PUBLISHED: August 2020
Close more deals with fewer viewings by following this template for your calls.
PUBLISHED: August 2020
How to use a risk-based approach to carry out compulsory money laundering risk assessments at your agency.
PUBLISHED: August 2020
Tenant fees have been banned in England since 1 June 2019. Here's a guide to what you need to know.
PUBLISHED: April 2020
Assess your tenants' financial situation during the cost of living crisis using this questionnaire.
PUBLISHED: April 2020
Put an agreement in place that sets out a tenant's obligations under a payment plan.
PUBLISHED: April 2020
Use these email templates when contacting your tenants about completing the rent relief questionnaire.
PUBLISHED: April 2020
Use these email templates when you're arranging a payment plan with your tenants and landlords.