Goodfellows blog

Welcome to the Goodfellows blog. Here we share property news, and informative articles as well as the latest community news from our branches.

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October 20th 2021
What steps can you take to improve your rental yield?
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How do I choose a Buy-to-let property?
October 20th 2021
How do I choose a buy-to-let property? Choosing the right property to invest in is crucial to successful buy-to-let management.
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September 30th 2021
Section 21 notice periods are changing on 1st October. Find out more 
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May 27th 2021
There are numerous changes affecting landlords in 2021. Our helpful guide focuses on some key legislation updates that landlords need to be aware of.
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May 27th 2021
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.
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Dog and cat in a pet-friendly home
May 27th 2021
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...
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May 27th 2021
There are numerous changes affecting landlords in 2021. Our helpful guide focuses on five key financial pointers that landlords need to be aware of.
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Buyers to benefit from 5% deposit scheme
March 4th 2021
Great news for buyers with the introduction of a 5% mortgage deposit scheme, offering a 95% mortgage loan on properties valued up to £600,000.
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Goodfellows Helping to Plant Trees
December 22nd 2020
Goodfellows Estate Agents are helping to plant trees in the Forest of Marston Vale in partnership with Corporate Greetings UK. 
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December 3rd 2020
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.
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December 3rd 2020
We are proud to have been awarded best overall branch and best lettings branch by the allAgents 2020 awards. These awards are based on feedback from buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. 
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Landlord Evictions - where do you stand?
December 3rd 2020
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. 
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