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KEYWORD "Voids" - 100 RESULTS
Latest Rent Changes and Voids revealed in fresh analysis

The latest Rental Index from PropTech supplier Goodlord has recorded a rent rise and a reduction in void lengths over the...

04 March 2024

From: Breaking News

Voids and rents show market “isn’t cooling down anytime soon”

Rents have risen seven per cent in the past year while voids have lengthened in the past month - although remain...

02 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Agency with £350m of property under management opens new branch

An agency which currently has £350m of property under management and boasts a 98 per cent client retention rate, has opened...

09 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Annual rent rise in England still near double digits

The latest rental index from Goodlord shows average rents in England rose nearly nine per cent higher across 2023. In 2022, rents...

09 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Agents warned over Electrical Installation Condition Reports crisis

Repairs and maintenance supplier Fixflo is warning agents of a surge in demand for Electrical Installation Condition Reports in the short...

19 December 2023

From: Breaking News

Rental demand staying high despite approach of Christmas

The latest Rental Index from PropTech firm Goodlord has shown that year-on-year rents are up by 7.3 per cent across England...

06 December 2023

From: Breaking News

Surprise as rents drop and voids increase as weather cools

Rents saw an autumn dip in October, following three months of rapidly escalating prices across England.  According to PropTech firm Goodlord the...

03 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Pressure from High Demand As Intense As Ever - new stats

Rent levels and voids held steady over the past month with strong demand keeping annual price growth at nearly eight per...

06 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Rents and Voids produce mixed stats as lettings market settles

The rental market remained strong in August says PropTech firm Goodlord. Despite average rents dipping marginally after a record breaking July -...

06 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Rents spike and voids plummet in fast and furious market

The cost of rent rose in seven of the eight regions monitored by Goodlord during June.  The average cost of rent per...

30 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Rents up for the fifth month in a row

The cost of rent across England rose for the fifth consecutive month during May, according to PropTech firm Goodlord. During the month,...

05 June 2023

From: Breaking News

PropTech News - new products and announcements for agents

After nine years with the business, Goodlord co-founder Tom Mundy has stepped down as chief operating officer. An official statement from...

28 April 2023

From: Breaking News

Steady As She Goes - rental market at a standstill

After a hectic period of rent rises it appears that the lettings market is at a standstill according to PropTech firm...

13 April 2023

From: Breaking News

New PropTech products launched for letting agents

HomeLet has launched a product to help combat tenancy fraud, which it claims has seen a 36 per cent rise since...

14 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Back With A Bang - rental market surges yet again

After what appeared to be a lull over the New Year, the rental market is firing on all cylinders again according...

03 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Good News - Arrears at lowest level for six years says bank

Paragon Bank says the proportion of landlords with tenants in arrears has fallen to its lowest level since 2017. The same applies...

17 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Lettings Market - latest figures for Rents and Voids

The latest Rental Index from Goodlord shows a mixed market with rents holding steady but voids increasing in certain regions. The cost...

02 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Winter dip in rents but voids still low across UK

The rental market remained relatively steady in recent weeks, according to the latest index from PropTech firm Goodlord. Void periods have remained...

05 January 2023

From: Breaking News

Double Digit Rent Rises despite seasonal slowdown

The latest rental index from Goodlord shows rents down over the past month, with voids inching up.  All seven English regions monitored...

05 December 2022

From: Breaking News

Supply shortage goes on, pushing rents to another record high

September saw the highest average rental costs ever recorded by Goodlord, according to the PropTech firm’s latest index.  With the previous record...

04 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Voids plummet - key sign of healthy rental market, new survey shows

Currently, the average void period across England is 16.8 days a year. With an average monthly rent of £940, equating to...

03 October 2022

From: Breaking News

“Tricky” winter for agents but lettings market steady for now

The average cost of rent across England dipped one per cent during August, taking prices down to a national average of...

01 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Tenants demand better quality and bigger HMOs, survey shows

Tenants are demanding better quality HMOs according to new research from specialist buy to let lender Paragon Bank. The bank’s survey of...

18 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Build To Rent schemes out of London claim rapid lettings, low voids

A market snapshot of the growing Build To Rent sector outside of London suggests units are letting rapidly with low voids. Figures...

18 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Connells ignores lettings in terse statement revealing revenue slump

Connells makes no reference about its lettings division in a terse statement about its business performance in the first half of...

08 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Rents hit record high and voids hit record low - here’s why…

Voids hit what has been described as an historic low in recent weeks, according to PropTech firm Goodlord. It says the average...

02 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Rents rising again - but not at record levels

Rents rose by an average of 2.8 per cent during June, taking the average cost of a rental property in England...

01 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Rents hit ANOTHER record high as summer market arrives

Fresh data from PropTech supplier Goodlord shows the average cost of rent in England reached £1,020 per property in May, up...

06 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Landlords’ market strengthens in prime London - rents up, voids down

The number of properties available for let in prime central parts of the capital has consistently trended down from the peak...

22 April 2022

From: Breaking News

Voids plummet as rents rise according to latest market snapshot

There’s been a big rise in rents and a large drop in voids in the past month according to PropTech supplier...

11 April 2022

From: Breaking News

Latest rental market snapshot from Goodlord released

The latest lettings market snapshot from PropTech supplier Goodlord suggests that voids are reducing in almost all regions but that rents...

04 March 2022

From: Breaking News

New revenue stream to agents during void periods - claim

A PropTech referencing service is claiming to offer agents a new revenue stream during void periods.  Vouch says it has created a...

17 February 2022

From: Breaking News

PropTech boom for agents as popular lettings platform is snapped up

PropTech platform Plentific has snapped up husband-and-wife lettings software company TouchRight Software.  Over 500 clients across the UK use TouchRight, to create...

07 January 2022

From: Breaking News

The lettings market isn't slowing down this winter

The rental market appears not to have slowed down this winter - not even over the Christmas break. According to the latest...

06 January 2022

From: Breaking News

Stats tell the story - strong year for lettings sector, even in London

Voids are ending the year 25 per cent down on the position at the start of 2021 - an indicator of...

22 December 2021

From: Breaking News

Demand for rental properties still strong as winter bites

Void periods dropped across England during November as demand for rental properties continued apace.  According to the latest Goodlord rental index some...

03 December 2021

From: Breaking News

Rents dip, voids increase as lettings market hunkers down for winter

The latest rental market snapshot from PropTech supplier Goodlord shows the market cooling, but with year-on-year demand still high in comparison...

03 November 2021

From: Breaking News

Voids inch up as rental market appears near to peak

The latest rental index from PropTech platform Goodlord shows voids inching up - although still remaining much lower than the long-term...

04 October 2021

From: Breaking News

Voids fall sharply - but there's a warning they shouldn't fall further

There’s been a sharp reduction in average void periods this year - a sign of how strong the rental market has...

29 September 2021

From: Breaking News

How agents can best prepare for post-pandemic business

As the summer begins to draw to a close and the letting market regains its stride, attention is turning to the...

25 August 2021

From: Legislation & Compliance

Heidi Shackell, CEO of The Lettings Hub

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Heidi Shackell, CEO of The Lettings Hub. How has your...

19 August 2021

From: 60 Second Interview

Voids at their lowest for two years, says latest index

Voids are at their lowest level since August 2019 while rents are on the rise, according to the latest Goodlord snapshot...

03 August 2021

From: Breaking News

Allowing pets may make buy to let more successful - claim

A respected buy to let mortgage monitor is suggesting that investors in the sector may be more successful if they allow...

26 July 2021

From: Breaking News

Dramatic reform likely for rental sector in Scotland - warning

There was much publicity this week for the efforts of the Welsh Government to deter the letting of second homes. Now it...

09 July 2021

From: Breaking News

Bumper summer for lettings - and here’s the evidence

It’s been yet another strong month for the rental market as reported in the latest statistics from PropTech supplier Goodlord. Voids dropped...

05 July 2021

From: Breaking News

Super-strong rental market will last through summer and beyond

The increasingly strong rental market is set to last throughout summer and beyond according to the latest analysis by PropTech platform...

03 June 2021

From: Breaking News

Voids rise as end of lockdown sees tenants go on the move

The latest rental market snapshot from PropTech company Goodlord shows rents holding steady across England but as lockdown restrictions ease voids...

06 May 2021

From: Breaking News

How do landlords find their agents? Survey compares online with branches

A survey by a comparison website suggests landlords are evenly split about how they find letting agents. Some 28 per cent favour physically searching...

14 April 2021

From: Breaking News

Lettings market in good shape as voids dip and rents firm up

February was another strong month for the lettings market according to the latest rental index from PropTech firm Goodlord. The average cost...

03 March 2021

From: Breaking News

Voids increase across the board but market otherwise proving resilient

The latest market snapshot for the private lettings sector shows rents holding steady into 2021 but voids increasing across the board. The...

02 February 2021

From: Breaking News

Agents may have busier-than-usual Christmas despite market slowing

The latest rental market snapshot from PropTech supplier Goodlord shows the November lockdown creating a subdued picture - but with early...

02 December 2020

From: Breaking News

Rents down and voids up across the country in recent weeks

A market snapshot produced by PropTech firm Goodlord shows rents dropping a hefty nine per cent across the UK. This follows several...

03 November 2020

From: Breaking News

Lettings Market: Voids steady despite rents dipping in most of UK

Rents in the UK dropped in six of the eight regions monitored by PropTech supplier Goodlord.  During September, the average rent for...

08 October 2020

From: Breaking News

Most agents positive about sector but worried about virus

A survey of 350 lettings agents suggests the large majority feel positive about the rental market despite the challenges of new...

14 September 2020

From: Breaking News

Voids up but rents steady as market heads into autumn

The rental market is heading into the normally-quieter autumn period with strength but increasing void periods. Data from PropTech firm Goodlord, which...

04 September 2020

From: Breaking News

Lettings market much stronger than a year ago as pandemic recedes

The latest snapshot of the lettings market from PropTech firm Goodlord suggests that activity is much stronger now than a year...

03 July 2020

From: Breaking News

Average time to let soars thanks to lockdown

Rents on renewed tenancies fell for the second month in a row according to data from Hamptons International.   In April the average...

18 May 2020

From: Breaking News

Market rebound as new and completed tenancies rise again

The latest market snapshot by PropTech firm Goodlord suggests that while new and completed tenancy volumes dropped rapidly in the first...

06 May 2020

From: Breaking News

Voids and rent steady as lettings market stabilises

It’s steady-as-she-goes in the rental market according to the latest market snapshot produced by PropTech firm Goodlord.  Void periods dropped slightly in...

06 March 2020

From: Breaking News

“Inefficient” High Street agencies accused of making voids longer

An online lettings agency has accused High Street rivals of being “inefficient” and making voids longer than necessary.  Home Made, which operates...

20 February 2020

From: Breaking News

Average age of private renter still in low 30s

The latest market snapshot produced by PropTech firm Goodlord suggests that even in the south west of England - where renters...

07 February 2020

From: Breaking News

Warning to agents - the risk of voids increases at New Year

There’s a heightened risk of voids in the New Year period and agents and landlords should prepare: that’s the warning from...

23 December 2019

From: Breaking News

The next generation of renters has arrived. Are you ready to find them a home?

You don’t need to go far for news about the UK lettings market. From the banning of tenant fees to proposed...

27 November 2019

From: Sponsored Content

Market snapshot: Voids reducing slightly, but rents dipping too

The latest rental index from PropTech firm Goodlord shows some regions enjoying lower void periods with others slower to stabilise.  Specifically, the...

07 November 2019

From: Breaking News

Rents up but void periods down, according to new Zoopla survey

UK-wide rental prices are up 2.0 per cent annually to £876 – a three-year high – according to a new quarterly...

16 October 2019

From: Breaking News

Void periods on the rise as market slumps in September

A rental market slump in September has led to a rise in average void periods across many parts of England and...

03 October 2019

From: Breaking News

Advanced Rent Option means less work for landlords - claim

The lettings agency owners behind the Advanced Rent Option, which provides landlords with up to 12 months’ rent in advance, says...

26 September 2019

From: Breaking News

Void periods fall to record lows but rent levels are trending upwards

Void periods have fallen to record lows across the UK in August, with average voids standing at just 11 days.  The data,...

04 September 2019

From: Breaking News

Time to let a home falls to record low of 20 days

It took an average of just 20 days to let a home between January and July this year according to a...

12 August 2019

From: Breaking News

Average rents fall across much of the country, says latest index

Average rents dropped in five of the eight UK regions monitored by property technology company Goodlord. The biggest drop was recorded in...

09 August 2019

From: Breaking News

The pain points of the UK real estate market, and how Zillios revolutionises the marketplace

Zillios looking to become the leading portal for international property listings, appealing to property owners, estate agents, and property hunters alike....

02 August 2019

From: Sponsored Content

Rental provider hits out at 'hidden cost' of purpose-built retirement homes

A rental provider specialising in property for older tenants has attacked what he calls “hidden costs” involved when people buy purpose-built...

10 July 2019

From: Breaking News

Agents can retain landlords 'by using PropTech to minimise voids'

Agents need to be pro-actively using PropTech and improving their work methods to reduce voids for their landlord clients. That’s the view...

19 June 2019

From: Breaking News

Agency advises landlords on three key risks to successful letting

High profile agency Haart has issued a warning to landlords on what it sees as the three key risks to successful letting...

17 June 2019

From: Breaking News

Rents edge up in some regions but market remains broadly stable

The latest rental market snapshot from PropTech firm Goodlord shows that average rent increased in four of the eight regions of...

06 June 2019

From: Breaking News

Council says its own lettings agency ‘saves hundreds of thousands’

A council claims that its decision to set up its own lettings agency has prevented homelessness for almost 50 families and...

20 May 2019

From: Breaking News

Average void period now only three weeks across much of the country

New data from Proptech firm Goodlord suggests that the average void period for England and Wales is just 21 days. The longest...

07 May 2019

From: Breaking News

New online investment platform seeks portfolio landlord customers

An online platform claims it has found a new and easy way for investors to become landlords, describing itself as ‘PayPal...

26 April 2019

From: Breaking News

Worst regions for voids and affordability revealed by market snapshot

The latest lettings sector index suggests that monthly rents increased from February to March in six of the eight regions of...

05 April 2019

From: Breaking News

Online lettings service 'pays outgoing tenants to find replacements'

An online lettings service says it will pay existing tenants for finding replacements and handling viewings, in a bid to reduce...

20 March 2019

From: Breaking News

New index measures rents, voids, tenancy length for England & Wales

A new index for the lettings sector in England and Wales by PropTech company Goodlord gives a clean bill of health...

06 March 2019

From: Breaking News

PropTech platform allows Build To Rent units to be short-let during voids

A software platform has been launched which allows Build To Rent units to be short-let on the likes of Airbnb during...

23 January 2019

From: Breaking News

Agents using technology can cut arrears and voids - claim

Increased use of PropTech by letting agents can cut rent arrears, minimise voids and reduce the financial and legal fall out...

11 December 2018

From: Breaking News

Incentives possible for private rental sector 'to house those most in need'

The private rental sector in Wales could be offered incentives and other support to house those most in need, the Welsh...

03 December 2018

From: Breaking News

Tenants want to stay in rented homes when landlords sell to another investor

A growing number of tenants say they want to stay put in their rented home even if the landlord sells up. A...

20 November 2018

From: Breaking News

More bad news for central London as some voids 'take months to fill'

A PropTech firm has analysed London’s rental market and its results again spell bad news for those in the sector in...

19 June 2018

From: Breaking News

Revealed: where voids are at their worst (and their best)

The UK Association of Letting Agents has revealed where voids are at their worst in the rental sector - and where...

11 April 2018

From: Breaking News

Spicerhaart's 100-branch network signs up to no-deposit platform

Spicerhaart has signed up with a deposit-free renting platform to offer landlords and tenants the option of working with a no-deposit system...

27 March 2018

From: Breaking News

Gas check changes give more flexibility to agents and landlords

Agents and landlords with responsibilities to ensure gas checks are carried out in private rental properties may have more flexibility over...

25 January 2018

From: Breaking News

Agency urges more maintenance to avoid tenants' winter gripes

An online agency is urging landlords to try to avoid unnecessary voids or tenant gripes by preparing their investment properties for...

24 October 2017

From: Breaking News

Some landlords beginning to quit buy to let, insists leading agency

Belvoir is warning that some buy to let investors are quitting the sector.   “Although we are not currently seeing a huge exit...

17 August 2017

From: Breaking News

Agency claims online firms can reduce voids by up to a week

An online agency claims landlords who use online operators are likely to reduce average void periods by up to a week.    In...

31 July 2017

From: Breaking News

Research reveals dangers of landlords using 'risky' online sites

New research shows that thousands of landlords are using what are described as “risky online sites” in their bid to avoid...

21 June 2017

From: Breaking News

It's official - letting agents save landlords an average £1,910 per year

A new survey suggests that a letting agent saves a landlord an estimated £1,910 a year.   The result of an investigation into 500...

16 December 2016

From: Breaking News

Agency claims over 20% of landlords wait four months for first tenant

Some 21 per cent of landlords wait four months or longer from purchasing their buy to let property before signing up...

30 November 2016

From: Breaking News

Renters have 18-month average tenancies - but void periods can be lengthy

Tenants spend an average of 18 months in a rented property before moving on, according to new research by insurer Direct...

13 May 2016

From: Breaking News

Buy to let bounces back: average returns hit 18-month high of 12.2%

Good news for agents having to work harder to persuade would-be landlords that buy to let makes financial sense after the...

22 April 2016

From: Breaking News

Winter voids risk damage to properties, warn inventory clerks

The risk of damage to rental properties heightens in winter - especially if homes are empty, according to the Association of...

05 November 2015

From: Breaking News

Police want to use private rental voids as 'traps' for criminals

A police force is appealling to landlords and letting agents to allow their void privately-let properties to be used as potential...

28 October 2015

From: Breaking News

Voids drop as rental demand goes from strength to strength

The average void period has dipped below 2.6 weeks per year according to a survey of the private rental sector by...

23 September 2015

From: Breaking News

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