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As of May 2025, significant changes are coming to the way you handle sanctions checks in the UK. Are you ready to navigate these new regulations? With potential penalties from HMRC fines and the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) for non-compliance, it's crucial to stay informed. Hosted by Emily Popple, Director of Landlord Experience at Goodlord, Nishma Parekh, Director of Refere...

In the latest episode of the Newsagent podcast, Oli Sherlock and David Smith share their candid reactions to the Renters' Rights Bill second reading in the House of Lords Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, Goodlord's Oli Sherlock and JMW Solicitors David Smith answer live questions relating to the Renters' Rights Bill. Over 300 questions were submitted by lettings professionals across the UK and this podcast focuses on answering the most frequently asked. This podcast was recorded on 14 February 2025 and all Renters' Rights Bill content can be found here . Hosted on Acast. S...

Letting agents are facing unprecedented challenges in 2024. Goodlord's 7th annual State of the Lettings Industry report surveyed over 1,600 industry professionals – from letting agents to landlords and tenants – to uncover the latest insights shaping the private rental sector. The findings reveal the extent of disruption in the industry, from the looming Renters’ Rights Bill to rising rent poverty...

With a new Labour Government in full swing, changes and updates such as the Renters' Rights Bill and Autumn Budget, both of which can affect letting agents. In this webinar, we will discuss how industry experts are managing any upcoming reform that will affect the private rental sector. Join Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, alongside Chris Norris, Policy and Campaigns Director...

A digital brand is key for letting agents to set themselves apart from others in the industry. Through a strong brand, letting agents can win new landlords and become authoritative figures in their community. Join Costas Frangeskou, Goodlord’s Director of Growth, as he hosts a discussion with Chris Watkin, the UK’s number two business generation guru for letting agents, and Sally Lawson, Founder o...

Following the 4 July General Election results, the UK will have a Labour Government for the first time in 14 years. However, what does this mean for letting agents? What is a Labour promising while elected, and will we ever see Section 21 abolished? Join Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance at Goodlord, alongside Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the PRS, and Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor...

Join us for Goodlord's second edition of Willow, where we reimagine lettings for industry professionals. Since November 2023, when we released our first edition on Willow, Goodlord has been working to create the best rental experience in the world. In the last six months, we have released 167 new updates which will benefit our customers and landlords. Join Goodlord's experts Costas Frangeskou, Dir...

With the surprise announcement of a UK general election on 4 July, letting agents have questions on what this means for the private rental sector. In an exclusive report created by Goodlord and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), letting agents and landlords give their opinions on voting intentions and what they need from the next Government.  Join William Reeve, CEO at Goo...

Letting agents need to complete a variety of checks and licensing requirements for tenants both before and after they move in. However, with government regulations continuously changing, it's important to know what the current requirements are to avoid any risks or possible nasty fines. Join Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory and Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance, to rea...

Letting agents need to complete a variety of checks and licensing requirements for tenants both before and after they move in. However, with government regulations continuously changing, it's important to know what the current requirements are to avoid any risks or possible nasty fines. Join Orla Shields, CEO & Co-Founder at Kamma, Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory and Lauren...

Fraud continues to be at the forefront of referencing suppliers within the sector, and focusing on minimising fraud can protect a letting agency as well as future tenants. Now, Goodlord is introducing a new referencing service to make referencing more secure than ever before. Join Goodlord's experts Emily Popple, Director of Referencing Transformation, Costas Frangeskou, Director of Growth, Nishma...

Following the release of the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024, there are a lot of key takeaways letting agents should be aware of for the upcoming year. From the Renters (Reform) Bill update to changes in short-term lets and anti-money laundering, letting agents need to be on top of legislation to avoid nasty consequences. Join Greg Tsuman, Lettings Director at Martyn Gerrard, Neli Borisova, Associat...

Technology can be a maze for letting agents. However, with the right tools and opportunities like AI or social media, technology can help win landlords and help tackle issues, such as fraud. Join Megan Eighteen, Operations Director at Location Location, Kirstjan Byfield, Mission Commander & Co-Founder at The Depository and Costas Frangeskou, Director of Growth at Goodlord, to discuss how letti...

2024 is set to be a busy year for letting agents, from changing availability of housing and fluctuations to the energy market, to the Renters (Reform) Bill and the impending general election. Join Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory, Rob Owens, Head of Research at E.surv and Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, to discuss everything your agency needs to know this yea...

In this podcast Orla Shields, CEO of Kamma, explains the importance of property licensing for agents. This includes: The risks of manual checks The changes in Rent Repayment Orders Possible property licensing fines for not being compliant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve heard it before: The Renters (Reform) Bill is coming, timelines are uncertain, and you need to prepare. So what more is there to say? The Renters (Reform) Bill gives a number of unique opportunities for agents to get ahead. Join the webinar and hear from Laura Tweedy at Gatehouse Chambers, Sean Hooker from the Property Redress Scheme and Goodlord’s Oli Sherlock. They’ll go through ways you...

The compliance checklist for letting agents is a long one - and technology is one way to help limit the burden this places on you and your lettings team. In this podcast, Tara Lynch, Head of Product at Alto goes discusses: How letting agents are embracing technology How technology can help agents to stay compliant Why technology can prepare your agency for the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

In this exclusive podcast Ben Grech, CEO of Reposit discusses demystifying tenant deposits, choices, and trends. Topics covered: Misconceptions around deposit alternatives What is innovation? And what will happen to agents who don't embrace technology? Tenant trends and choices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Renters (Reform) Bill went through a second reading in the House of Commons on Monday 23 October. This gave the first opportunity for MPs to debate policies within the bill. Join letting legislation expert Oli Sherlock and Ryan Heaven, Solicitor at Dutton Gregory in a special podcast, where they share their first reactions of changes to Section 21 and discuss the implications for landlords, ag...

Mortgage rate increases, the cost of living crisis and legislation is causing some landlords to sell up. This means we’re seeing less properties available - with more tenants at the same time looking for properties. But it’s not doom and gloom - with savvy agents knowing how to turn issues into opportunities. Join this webinar to hear from Megan Eighteen, Director at Location, Location and Darren...

What is it like being a letting agent in 2023? Our latest State of the Lettings report revealed what the industry really thinks about changes in the sector, with insights from more than 1,150 tenants and more than 850 property professionals, including letting agents and landlords. A panel of experts joined this webinar recording to share their experiences and insights, so you'll hear from Gina Pet...

This latest episode of the Newsagent podcast is a recording of our webinar with Ricky Purdy, Director of Residential Lettings at Dawsons , and Kevin Davidson-Hall, Consultant at The Property Franchise Group . Goodlord 's Trilly Martin spoke with them both to get an understanding of just what English letting agents can learn from the experiences of Scotland and Wales under new systems of tenancy la...

In this special edition of Newsagent, William Reeve, CEO of Goodlord, and Tom Goodman, Managing Director of Vouch, go through the results of Goodlord and Vouch's State of the Lettings Industry report. They'll talk through: Supply and availability issues in the private rented sector The impact of the Renters (Reform) Bill Insights into letting agents' salaries Tenant affordability and why guarantor...

The latest episode of the Newsagent podcast is a recording of our webinar with David smith, Partner at J MW Solicitors , and Goodlord's Director of Insurance, Oli Sherlock. They give a lettings legislation update, covering EPCs, short-term lets, material information, and more - as well as, of course, some insights around the Renters (Reform) Bill. If you're interested in the topics raised in this...