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Chris Toynbee, Director and Co-Founder of the newly created estate and letting agency Gray & Toynbee , joined the Newsagent podcast to talk through how he went about setting up the agency, the challenges that he's faced so far, and his top tips for other agents hoping to take the leap themselves.  If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: 3...

Rik Smith, Goodlord's Director of Tenancy Services and our resident energy expert, joins this Newsagent podcast episode to talks through the latest price cap increase and shares his insights on what this means, how the crisis may continue to evolve, and how you can continue to support your landlords and tenants as the cost of living continues to rise. If you're interested in the topics raised in t...

This Newsagent podcast episode is a recording of the first in our three-part Renters' Reform Bill webinar series , with this session covering the government's proposal for a single system of periodic tenancies. Greg Tsuman, Lettings Director at Martyn Gerrard , joined Goodlord's Oli Sherlock to talk over what this change could mean for lettings and the private rented sector going forwards. You can...

Mark Gray, Director at Elevation Estate Agents , joined the Newsagent podcast to delve into the dip in stock availability in the private rented sector and his thoughts on where the build-to-rent sector could fit in, including the tenant demographic that this model can help to service.  If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: How to win new lan...

This episode of Goodlord 's Newsagent podcast is a recording of our latest legislation update webinar with Robert Bolwell, Senior Partner at Dutton Gregory , as he talks through the upcoming changes to the right to rent, carbon monoxide and smoke alarm regulations, and under the Renters' Reform Bill white paper. Plus, the audience of lettings professionals had the chance to ask their most pressing...

Steve Harriott, CEO at the Tenancy Deposit Scheme , shares his expert insights on the future of tenancy deposits in this episode of the Newsagent podcast. He covers everything from the current state of play for deposits across England, Scotland, and Wales to how this may all change under the Renters' Reform Bill - and how pet insurance could work as a permitted payment under the Tenant Fees Act 20...

What's the impact of the office environment on a lettings team's dynamic? How can you promote teamwork, whether in the office or remote? Do landlords and tenants still prefer a high street location where they can meet the agent face to face? Sarah Wycherley, Senior Lettings Administrator at White & Sons , answers these questions in this episode of the Newsagent podcast, as she talks through wh...

On the morning that Boris Johnson announced he would resign as Prime Minister, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme , and Goodlord 's Oli Sherlock joined this webinar recording on the topic of the Renters' Reform Bill white paper, talking through how this new development may affect the proposals going forwards - including if the bill could be delayed. They also answer questi...

Abs Hassan, Director and co-founder at Prime Living , discusses all things property management in this latest Newsagent podcast episode. From keeping tenants for longer and helping your landlords maximise their return on investment to advising them on making improvements, have a listen and pick up some tips on the way.  If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the...

Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme , and Goodlord 's Oli Sherlock joined this recording of our newsflash webinar all about the Renters' Reform Bill and the proposals that were outlined in the Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper. From abolishing section 21 to transitioning to periodic tenancies and applying the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector, they a...

Lettings expert Christopher Watkin joins this latest Newsagent podcast episode to talk through why now is a good time for buy-to-let landlords to invest in the UK's private rented sector, and what agents can be doing to attract those landlords to them.  He also shares some industry stats to show the situation across the country - and explains why he thinks it's unlikely that we're heading tow...

Stephen Brown, Founder Member and Volunteer Mentor at Agents Together and Director of Stephen J Brown Consultancy , talks through just some of the areas where letting agents may be missing opportunities to get new landlord properties into their portfolio, including mystery shopper conversations, networking at industry exhibitions, and sharing relevant information with landlords - at the right time...

Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme , joined Goodlord's Oli Sherlock in this recording of our Q&A on the topic of the Renters' Reform Bill.  The Queen's Speech has confirmed that the Bill is still firmly on the government's agenda, and Sean shares his expert predictions on what the final proposals may look like - including the abolition of section 21 and the introd...

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will come into effect on 15 July 2022. In this Newsagent podcast episode, Ricky Purdy, Director of Residential Lettings at Dawsons , joins Goodlord's Suzy Lycett to cover the upcoming changes, from new notice periods to changing terminology. He shares his insights on the impact of the legislation, and how agents can prepare to help their landlords through the tra...

Paul Shamplina, Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action , and Goodlord 's Oli Sherlock joined this recording of one of our latest webinars to discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on arrears and possessions.  They also share their top tips on how to support your tenants, protect your landlords, and safeguard your business at this time. You can stil...

Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme , sits on the steering group of the Improving Material Information in Property Listings Project, developing the new material information rules for property listings. He's also heavily involved in a new redress pilot, aiming to show how stronger tenant redress with landlords could work.  In this Newsagent podcast episode, he shares hi...

Derrick Maguire, Managing Director of Anthony Martin Estate Agents and Director of Anthony Martin Franchising , brings a vast amount of experience on the topic of franchising to the table in this Newsagent podcast episode - as both a former franchisee and now a franchisor. He shares advice on what type of agency should consider taking on a franchise, the benefits you get as a franchisee, top tips...

John Paul, CEO at the Castledene Group , shares insights from his own experience on how to hire and retain the best staff in this latest podcast episode, covering everything from the importance of communication to setting up individual learning plans to help your team members develop.  With tips on how you can help keep your staff motivated and engaged to contribute to your agency's success a...

Anita Nel, Team Leader for the Account Management team at Vouch - a tenant referencing platform and part of the Goodlord Group - talks through the various licensing schemes currently in place in England, and answers the question: do they work?  If you want to read up on licensing schemes as well as the potential for a landlord register in England, check out these extra resources: Landlord lic...

Goodlord's Director of Sales, Costas Frangeskou, shares the expert tips he's picked up in his 17 years in the property industry on what more you could be doing to get landlords to engage with your agency - and to make sure that landlords are choosing your services over your competitor's. If you're looking to present your agency in the best way to your landlords, check out these extra resources: Ho...

In this podcast episode, Gerry Heggie and Rafal Lisowski, co-directors at  Hirsch Estates , delve into the evolving role of letting agents, their importance to landlords, and how they can stay relevant. From advising your landlords on lettings legislation to the importance of your agency's qualifications - particularly if you have overseas landlords - check out these guides for more informati...

David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors LLP, discusses upcoming changes to the right to rent process in England, answering letting agents' and landlords' questions on right to rent in this recording of Goodlord's most recent CPD-accredited webinar , which is also available to watch on demand. Two significant changes to right to rent checks will be made to right to rent legislation from 6 April. The...

Luke Thirkettle, Director at Stratfords Residential Sales & Lettings, shares with Goodlord's Suzy Lycett the story of how his agency started to scale and grow - taking on new staff and acquiring a new portfolio - with top tips for other small letting agencies looking to do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, we share an exclusive excerpt from our latest e-book - also available as an audiobook - Your guide to lettings and the law . This chapter looks England, Scotland, and Wales all have proposals in the works to overhaul and improve tenant rights in the private rented sector. Download your free e-book, audiobook, or both now at https://info.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-lettings-and...

In this recording of a Goodlord webinar, Robert Bolwell, Senior Partner at Dutton Gregory, and Tom Mundy, COO at Goodlord, discuss the implications of the Court of Appeal decision in the case of Northwood Solihull v Fearn & Otherson Section 8, Section 21, and tenancy deposit certificates, as well as answer letting agents' questions about the decision. They also touch on upcoming changes to smo...