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 Referencing at Goodlord, and Kerry Aldridge, Director of Compliance at Goodlord, this session will provide...
Apr 17, 2025•44 min
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.
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 25, 2025•59 min
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 and landlords exiting the market. Join Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance at Goodlord, al...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 at the NRLA, and Neil Baldock, Director at Charles David Casson, to discuss the upcoming legislative...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 of Agent Rainmaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 20, 2024•54 min
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 at Dutton Gregory, to discuss what letting agents should now be aware of, and may change within the...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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, Director of Growth, Emily Popple, Director of Referencing Transformation, Oli Sherlock, Managing Direct...
Jun 13, 2024•45 min
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 Goodlord, alongside Chris Norris, Policy and Campaigns Director at the NRLA, and Ben Stokes, Associate Lettin...
May 28, 2024•59 min
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 react to the third reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill and what letting agents can expect as it enters...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 Hughes, Head of Customer Success at Vouch, to discuss the risks and fines letting agents may face in...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 Parekh, Head of Referencing and Becca Kimberly, Referencing Executive as they discuss the current f...
Mar 26, 2024•31 min
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, Associate Solicitor at JMW Solicitors and Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance at Goodlord, to discu...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 letting agents can use technology to win landlords this year. What they cover: Current perception of rent...
Feb 20, 2024•57 min
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 year. What they cover: Trends in the rental market - will there continue to be more tenants and less av...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr
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.
Jan 10, 2024•22 min
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 can take advantage of the bill - from winning new landlords to boosting your revenue. What we’ll cov...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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/privacy for more information....
Nov 28, 2023•30 min
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.
Nov 02, 2023•34 min
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, agents, and tenants. What they’ll cover First thoughts on the second reading What’s happening with Sec...
Oct 30, 2023•42 min
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 Owen, Sales Manager at Infinite Property. Hosted by Goodlord CEO, William Reeve, they’ll discuss how...
Oct 17, 2023•57 min
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 Peters, Partner at Dutton Gregory ; Glenn Perry Founder and Managing Director at Zest Sales and Letting...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 law. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: Your gu...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 guarantors are becoming more common You can download the full State of the Lettings Industry report here: www...
Sep 11, 2023•27 min
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 podcast, here are some extra resources: Your Renters (Reform) Bill resource hub Your complete guide ...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 Podcast: How to stay competitive during peak lettings season - with Christopher Watkin Head to Newsagent...
Jul 21, 2023•55 min
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 compliant and fair throughout this period of change. If you're interested in the topics raised in this pod...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 payment method to help your agency get paid on time Is Proptech the same as RentTech? Head to Newsagent to subsc...
Jun 26, 2023•24 min
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 this complete guide to the bill around the changes to come - and you can download our e-book on the ...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 regularly updating this complete guide to the bill around the changes to come. Head to Newsagent to sub...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
