Goodfellows blog

Trading Standards and the government have jointly announced compulsory material information which must appear on property listings. A property's council tax band or rate (for lettings and sales) and the property price and tenure information (for sales) must be included on all property listings by 31st May 2022.

Goodfellows Estate and Letting Agency are delighted to announce the opening of a new branch in New Malden following growing demand and a noticeable trend for new buyers and tenants.

The government recently announced that it will make £65m available to support low income households who are in rent arrears, as a result of the pandemic. As a landlord or a tenant, what does this mean for you?

Section 21 notice periods are changing on 1st October. Find out more 

There are numerous changes affecting landlords in 2021. Our helpful guide focuses on some key legislation updates that landlords need to be aware of.

The Queen's Speech on 11th May confirmed that the Renters' Reform Bill is back on the agenda for 2021, with the response to the 2019 proposals now expected in the autumn, when the government will outline its reform package for the PRS. Read on to find out more about some of the fairly significant proposed changes.

Under the new Government Model Tenancy Agreement announced in January 2021, landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on pets, with objections made only where there is good reason...

There are numerous changes affecting landlords in 2021. Our helpful guide focuses on five key financial pointers that landlords need to be aware of.

Landlords of properties throughout England must check that someone has the right to rent before letting them a property. Your basic obligation to carry out checks on your tenants to confirm that they have the legal right to live in the UK has not changed, however the process around documentation has been simplified.

With so many changes on the legisilation surrounding the eviction process we have pulled together a summary of the changes that have occured thoughout this year. 

With winter coming now is the time to check and ensure your property is secure, safe and warm for your tenants. Read through our checklist and get your property winter ready. 

Report a property repair in one click! Great news for Goodfellows tenants and landlords – we have now joined forces with Fixflo, a one-stop repair reporting system.