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.

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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Someone writing on a clipboard
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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Two people writing
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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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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Prepare your rental property for winter
December 1st 2020
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. 
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Introducing Fixflo: Goodfellows repair reporting system
October 1st 2020
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.
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5 yearly electrical checks come into force today
July 1st 2020
New 5 yearly electrical checks come into force in England today - 1st July. Read more about what that means for Landlords.  
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Compulsory electrical checks for all rented properties start
January 31st 2020
Lettings agents will soon have to complete electrical checks on all rented properties they manage for electrical safety or face fines of up to £30,000.
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