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With the Renters (Reform) Bill on the horizon, we've assembled three of our experts to answer your questions on how to prepare for the Bill and how to reassure your landlords about the changes to come. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: Your Renters (Reform) Bill resource hub Q&A: 9 of your top Renters (Reform) Bill questions answered Podc...

Goodlord's director of insurance Oli Sherlock was joined by Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme as well as Glen Perry, the Founder and Managing Director of Zest Property , for this webinar recording from our Renters (Reform) Bill series, with a focus on student lets.  They took a look at how the new tenancy system could affect student lets and how you can stay legally...

How does open banking help the rental process - and where could it go in the future? Tasha Chouhan, UK and Ireland Banking Sales Director at Tink, joins Goodlord's Suzy Lycett to talk through this component of the RentTech ecosystem.  If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: Four ways to avoid tenancy fraud How to choose the right rental paymen...

Ryan Heaven, Solicitor at Dutton Gregory , and Goodlord 's Director of Insurance, Oli Sherlock, address the expected timelines for the Renters (Reform) Bill's implementation, lessons from Scotland and Wales, and the most pressing questions from agents in this podcast episode - which is part 2 of our Renters (Reform) Bill special webinar recording. For more information, we'll be regularly updating...

The Renters (Reform) Bill has now been introduced to Parliament. Ryan Heaven, Solicitor at Dutton Gregory, joins Goodlord's Director of Insurance, Oli Sherlock, to delve into what we know so far in this podcast episode. They share the key things that your agency and landlords needs to know to help keep your business on the right track through the changes to come. For more information, we'll be reg...

David Phillips, Director at Propfinity , joins Goodlord's Suzy Lycett to talk through what landlords and tenants look for in a modern letting agency - and how the use of technology can help engender trust in landlords. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: Why agencies shouldn't fear automation and technology Is PropTech the same as RentTech? How...

In this bonus podcast episode, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, and Goodlord's Director of Insurance, Oli Sherlock, talk through their initial reactions around the details so far announced in the Renters' (Reform) Bill. For more information, we'll be regularly updating our complete guide to the bill around the changes to come. Head to Newsagent to  subscribe to the...

Neil Baldock, Director at Charles David Casson , joined Goodlord 's Suzy Lycett to discuss just where letting agents can look for the right information as well as new ideas and inspiration to help keep their lettings businesses ahead of the curve. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: Your complete guide to lettings legislation in the private ren...

This Newsagent episode is a recording of our webinar on how to stay competitive and boost your landlord portfolio. Christopher Watkin , Business Generation Guru for letting agents, joined Costas Frangeskou, Goodlord 's Director of Growth, to share his top tips on how you can boost your business while supporting your existing landlords, as well as how to grow your portfolio of new landlords. If you...

Ricky Purdy, Director of Residential Lettings at Dawsons , joins Goodlord's Suzy Lycett to share his expert insights into what's going on in Welsh lettings legislation, as well as his advice around how to prepare your agency and landlords for big legislative changes. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: Your guide to the Renting Homes (Wales) Ac...

Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, chats with Goodlord's Suzy Lycett to discuss the latest updates from the government regarding the energy price guarantee, its plans to help encourage energy efficiency in the future - and what agents and landlords need to know going forwards. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: Your guide to...

Oli Sherlock, Director of Insurance at Goodlord and Robert Bolwell, Senior partner at Dutton Gregory talk through upcoming lettings legislation updates, and how your agency can stay one step ahead. From changes to the Scottish rent freeze to new short-term let rules, listen today to learn how agents and landlords can prepare. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some...

Megan Eighteen, Business Development Manager at Haslams , and Robert Bolwell, Senior Partner at Dutton Gregory , joined Goodlord's CEO, William Reeve, for this latest episode of the Newsagent podcast - a recording of the webinar: "What can agents do about unsustainable pressure in the private rental sector?" The three speakers share their insights and expertise on a range of topics, including the...

Ben Grech, CEO of Reposit , joins Goodlord 's Content Manager, Suzy Lycett, on the latest Newsagent podcast episode to break down the recent external factors and government policies affecting tenant consumer choice - and the opportunities that these changing circumstances could present for letting agents and landlords. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra...

Goodlord 's founder and COO Tom Mundy welcomes Goodlord's Director of Tenancy Services, Rik Smith, and the Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme , Sean Hooker, in this podcast episode to touch on some of the changes on the horizon that will affect the lettings sector and how you can prepare for them - from anti-money laundering legislation to EPC changes, and more. For more information ab...

Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at Goodlord , joins Suzy Lycett, Goodlord's Content Manager, to discuss the energy market in 2023, and to take a look at some of the government proposals in the works for improving energy efficiency in private rented properties. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: What the latest energy price cap increase...

Peter Knight, Founder of Property Academy , Greg Tsuman, Lettings Director at Martyn Gerrard , and Goodlord's CEO William Reeve join Goodlord's Director of Insurance Oli Sherlock to analyse the events of 2022 and look ahead to what we can expect from the lettings industry in 2023, from the Renters' Reform Bill to the continuing impact of inflation. Here's a reminder of some of the top lettings top...

Suzy Hershman, Dispute Resolution Lead at HFIS , joins Suzy Lycett, Goodlord's Senior Content Executive, to share advice on how agents and landlords can help make the deposit dispute process easier for all parties involved, from ensuring your records are accurate at the start of the tenancy to understanding what's considered during negotiations. If you're interested in the topics raised in this po...

Robert Bolwell, Senior partner at Dutton Gregory joins Goodlord's CEO, William Reeve, to discuss how your agency can prepare for what's changing under the Making Tax Digital initiative. A key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to manage their tax obligations, Robert and William share their expertise on how you can help your landlords prepare as well as...

Neil Baldock, Director at Charles David Casson , joined the Newasagent podcast to discuss how your agency can recognise new business opportunities and act on them at the right time. From diversifying your services to knowing how to expand your activities, listen to his top tips to ensure success for your agency's business in the long run. Plus, if you're interested in the topics raised in this pod...

Ricky Purdy, Director of Lettings at Dawsons , joins this latest Newsagent podcast episode to talk through how prepared the industry is for the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2022, how the cost of living crisis and the current economic context is affecting local landlords and tenants, and how agents can advise in the best way to offer some stability and reassurance. Plus, if you're interested in the to...

In this recording of the final episode of our Renters' Reform Bill webinar series, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme , joined Goodlord 's Oli Sherlock to cover everything from the right for tenants to keep pets to the new rules around rent increases.  If you prefer to watch this recording, the free webinar is CPD accredited, and you can find it on demand on Newsagent...

Paul Shamplina, Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser, joined Goodlord 's Oli Sherlock in this webinar recording from our Renters' Reform Bill series to cover how the government plans to enforce the new reform proposals.  The free webinar is CPD accredited, and you can watch it on demand on Newsagent . Plus, if you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra...

Darren Owen, Sales Manager at Infinite Property , joins this episode of the Newsagent podcast to share his experience of expanding his agency's activities nationally - without expanding its physical footprint. From effective diary management to establishing your network across the country, he talks through the different ways the agency ensured they could grow sustainably. If you're interested in t...

David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors , joined this Newsagent podcast - a recording of the second in our Renters' Reform Bill webinar series - to share his expertise on the abolition of section 21 as well as the strengthened grounds for section 8 and what it all means for the lettings sector.   If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: The...