The LandlordlordZONE podcast

In this podcast, Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action and Sonia Rai, Barrister at Five Paper, explore how disability discrimination is increasingly impacting possession claims. With Section 21 set to be abolished, they discuss how tenants may raise Equality Act 2010 defences against eviction, particularly in cases involving rent arrears or anti-social behaviour. The episode highlights...

Selling a rental after section 21 is abolished? This podcast explains the new Ground 1A under the Renters’ Rights Act and why using it incorrectly could cost landlords up to £40,000. Paul Sowerbutts and barrister Sonia Rai unpack the risks, strict notice rules, the 12-month ban on reletting or marketing, and the evidence courts will expect if tenants challenge your claim. A practical, cautionary l...

In this episode, Paul Sowerbutts of Landlord Action and barrister Sonia Rai of Five Paper break down the fast changing rules around pets in rented accommodation, ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force next year. Paul and Sonia dig into the real pitfalls, the surprising grey areas, and the crucial questions every landlord should be asking. They also reveal the step-by-step process landl...

On the latest episode of the LandlordZONE podcast, barrister Sonia Rai joins us for an in-depth discussion on rent review clauses.

Join Nigel Lewis from LandlordZONE as he talks with Dan Clinton of The Mortgage Works and Andrew Harvey from Nationwide about the forces shaping today’s Private Rented Sector. In this episode, they break down the latest buy to let trends, upcoming regulatory changes, and how lenders are supporting landlords through an evolving market. Expect clear insights, practical guidance, and expert perspecti...

In recognition of World Homelessness Day (10 October), this special edition episode explores the critical role landlords can play in helping to prevent youth homelessness in the UK. Our host Eddie Hooker sits downs with Stephen Elder, National Prevention Manager at Centrepoint, to dive into Centrepoint's early intervention work and explore how collaboration across the private rented sector can mak...

In this episode of The LandlordZONE, hosts Nigel Lewis and Eddie Hooker sit down with Damian Thompson, Director of Landlord at Nationwide, to unpack the future of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and what they really mean for landlords. With looming MEES changes, mounting upgrade costs, and a tangle of grants, loans and exemptions, the episode cuts through the noise. What are lenders like Na...

In this episode of The LandlordZONE podcast, Nigel Lewis and Paul Shamplina are joined by Suzy Hershman, Resolution Department Lead at mydeposits and Property Redress. We tap into Suzy’s 17 years of experience in complaint handling and negotiation to offer five essential tips every landlord should follow – from setting expectations at move-in to carrying out inspections the right way. Whether you’...

In this episode of The LandlordZONE podcast, Nigel Lewis and Paul Shamplina are joined by Theresa Wallace, Co-founder and Chair of The Lettings Industry Council and Compliance Director at Savills. With over 30 years’ experience, Theresa is one of the most influential voices in the private rented sector — championing higher standards and driving change across the industry. Together, they discuss th...

In this special episode of The LandlordZONE, host Nigel Lewis sits down with Eddie Hooker, CEO of private rented sector experts Total Property, to unpack the results of the 2024 Total Property Survey . With insights from nearly 3,500 landlords, tenants, and agents, this survey reveals the biggest challenges and trends shaping the rental market. From rising rents and regulatory pressures to energy...

In this episode of The LandlordZONE, Group Lettings Director for Andrews Property Group and President of ARLA Propertymark, Angharad Trueman, joins Nigel Lewis and Eddie Hooker to share her inspiring journey in the world of property. Tune in to find out about Angharad’s work championing the representation of women in property, what it takes to succeed, and how she plans to attract younger people i...

In this first episode of the LandlordZONE, we talk to lawyer turned self-managing landlord, Suzanne Smith, founder of The Independent Landlord blog and co-host of a weekly podcast called Good Landlording. Hosted by Nigel Lewis, Head of Content at LandlordZONE and Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, this podcast explores what it takes to be a successful landlord in the new regime. Whether y...

In this ‘election special’ episode of The Property Cast, we look beyond the initial flurry of activity to the longer-term impact of the new Labour government on landlords, with special guest, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme . Sean takes an active interest in politics in both his professional and personal life, meeting regularly with government and other stakeholders in...

In our final episode of 2023, we unpack the year’s top property stories. Our special guest, award-winning property journalist Nigel Lewis, has for the past three years been providing hot off the press property news and insights for the rental sector as LandlordZONE’s Head of Content. A ‘perfect storm’ of factors led to 2023 being the year we reached a real tipping point in the private rented secto...

In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action, to discuss how the proposed changes to evictions will affect landlords. How will scrapping Section 21 really impact tenancies and, given the delay in implementing the changes proposed under the Renters (Reform) Bill, what are Paul’s tips for navigating current and fut...

In this bonus episode of The Property Cast, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme and Kate Faulkner OBE, one of the UK's leading property experts, explore their thoughts on the much anticipated Renters (Reform) Bill. Is it the game changer it is being billed as, and how will it make a difference to redressing the balance between landlords and tenants in the private rented sec...

In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie is joined by Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme and special guest - a big hitter in the property market - Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, the leading membership body for property agents. With the private rented sector about to go through the biggest reform in 20 years, we explore Propertymark’s perspective on the impact of t...

In this in-depth private rented sector legislation special, Eddie and Paul are joined by David Smith, head of property litigation at JMW Solicitors. The discussion kicks off with the recent landmark Rakusen v Jepsen rent repayment order case, where David represented the NRLA and which, he explains, highlights how the interpretation of legislation changes over time. In the light of the Supreme Cour...

In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by Richard Donnell, Executive Director at Zoopla. Drawing on Zoopla’s latest data and Richard’s expertise, the trio explore the most important trends in the housing market, sharing their predictions for buy to let in 2023 and what they mean for landlords looking to invest or divest. As the nation re-evaluates its housing needs, we ask...

In this episode of the property cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by Nigel Lewis - award-winning property journalist and Editor in Chief at LandlordZONE , the most visited landlord news website in the UK. As we approach the end of an extraordinary year characterised by economic turmoil and political uncertainty, Eddie, Paul and Nigel explore the impact of the year’s events on the private rented sect...

In this episode of The Property Cast, we discuss the myriad of issues surrounding damp, mould and condensation – a common problem for landlords and letting agents alike. To explore this topic, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, steps into Eddie’s shoes as host alongside Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action and COO of the HFIS group. Sean and Paul are joined by Julie...

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser’s Property Podcast, Eddie and Paul are joined by Maxine Fothergill, President of the leading membership body for property agents, ARLA Propertymark. The trio discuss the topical issue of rental reform and ROPA, delving into the detail of what lies ahead for agents and landlords, and how the industry should respond. With her extensive experience founding and runni...

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser’s Property Podcast, Eddie and Paul welcome energy expert and Head of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, Rik Smith. Drawing on his in-depth knowledge of the residential energy market, Rik cuts through the jargon to explain what is happening in the energy market at large, revealing the real reasons why the majority of people are seeing soaring energy bills and his predi...

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser’s Property Podcast, we discuss how landlords and agents can stay on top of their legal obligations. Landlords now have to meet 168 rules and regulations to let a property legally, but what are the latest legislative updates that landlords and agents need to know about? And what challenges and opportunities lie ahead? To explore this constantly evolving topic, Edd...

Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, Paul Shamplina, Founder of Landlord Action & COO of Hamilton Fraser are joined by Special guest Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA. EPC rules are changing and standards are likely to continue to increase in line with the Government’s legal commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. So what is the Government’s strategy to achieve decarbonizati...