Goodfellows blog

With the Renters' Rights Bill anticipated to become law by autumn 2025, we explore practical steps to help landlords navigate the upcoming changes, meet compliance obligations, and manage their rental businesses effectively under the new regulations.

In this blog, we discuss the extension of the Decent Homes Standard to private rentals under the Renters' Rights Bill and its impact on landlords. Learn about key DHS requirements and actionable steps to stay compliant, protect your tenants, and your investment.

When you’re buying a property for the first time, the mortgage process can feel overwhelming. Meeting with a mortgage broker is an excellent step toward securing a loan that fits your needs. Here are some key questions to ask your mortgage broker when you are planning to buy your first home.

With high tenant demand and limited supply in the UK rental market, landlords can gain an edge by offering in-demand features like parking, pet-friendly policies, and energy efficiency to boost rental yield. Find out how to make your property stand out and stay ahead of upcoming regulations in 2025.

Making your home more energy efficient in 2025 is not just an environmentally responsible choice—it’s a smart financial move, particularly in today’s cost-of-living crisis. In this blog, we’ll explore practical, cost-effective ways to optimise your home’s energy use for a greener, more efficient home that’s kinder to both your wallet and the planet.

Selling your property is a major decision, and timing plays a crucial role in getting the best outcome. In this blog we explore 10 reasons why listing your property early in the year could be the perfect opportunity for a successful sale.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it’s important to have a plan in mind when viewing properties. In this blog, we’ll explore the key factors to watch for during property viewings. 

Planning to sell your home? Here are 5 reasons why it pays to get professional photography of your home before decorating for Christmas to showcase your property’s best features and attract more buyers.

If you’ve decided 2025 is going to be the year you move to a new home, getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly – but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.

With the property market set to pick up in January and Stamp Duty changes ahead, now is the time to get your home ready to stand out to eager buyers. Here are our top tips for selling this winter.

Goodfellows launches its festive foodbank campaign to collect Christmas chocolate selection boxes for local families.

Labour's first budget in 14 years has arrived. Here’s what it could mean for homeowners and landlords across the market.