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 Director of Insurance, Phil Noble, Product Lead, Rhys Bartlett, Sales Consultant and Hannah Ward, Account Manager. In this webinar, they'll discuss the latest releases to the Goodlord platform, including Complete Tenancy Management.What they cover:Complete Tenancy ManagementGoodlord's PRO ReferencingRent Protection Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Lettings Director at JNP, to discuss the future of the private rental sector, what policies matter to letting agents and landlords and the run-up to the general election.What they cover:The run-up to the general election and Goodlord's recent researchCurrent sentiment among landlords and letting agentsWhat policies will influence how letting agents and landlords plan to vote?What other policies do agents and landlords think would benefit (or harm) the industry?How an letting agents prepare for more legislative change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the House of Lords.What they cover:What happened in the third reading, and what happens next?Section 21 and court reformHow should agents start preparing?What will renters' reform look like after the general election? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 their business, such as Right to Rent checks or property licensing and how they can be avoided.What they cover:Increased fines for Right to Rent checksWhat are the risks and fines associated with property licensingChecking certificates from EPCs to gas safetyAnti-money laundering guidelines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fraud landscape for letting agents during the referencing process and how Goodlord is taking a different approachWhat they cover:The referencing fraud landscapeThe Issues with document verificationAn introduction and overview of Goodlord's PRO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 discuss the current updates in legislation for letting agents and what to look out for the rest of this year.What they cover:Takeaways from the Spring BudgetA Renters (Reform) Bill updateWhat else should agents look out for? (e.g. short-term lets, material information, anti-money laundering)Elections on the horizon (upcoming local and General elections) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 rental technology and landlord trends we expect in 2024What role will artificial intelligence play in the future of lettings?How can technology help your agency tackle issues such as fraud?How can letting agents use social media and digital marketing to win landlords? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 availability of houses?The cost of living and energy bills - what should agents be aware of?Upcoming legislation and its impact on letting agents, landlords, and tenantsWhat other things to expect from 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast Orla Shields, CEO of Kamma, explains the importance of property licensing for agents.This includes:The risks of manual checksThe changes in Rent Repayment OrdersPossible 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 can take advantage of the bill - from winning new landlords to boosting your revenue.What we’ll cover:How agents and landlords feel about elements of the bill - and how you can win landlords roundOutcomes from the Second Reading - such as changes to the courts process - and implications of the Committee stage - such as introducing a Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector.Conservatives vs. Labour - current political views on the Bill, and what further changes to expect in 2024, with a possible General ElectionHow agents can take advantage of the bill - from reassuring your landlords to boosting revenue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 technologyHow technology can help agents to stay compliantWhy technology can prepare your agency for the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this exclusive podcast Ben Grech, CEO of Reposit discusses demystifying tenant deposits, choices, and trends.Topics covered:Misconceptions around deposit alternativesWhat 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, agents, and tenants. What they’ll coverFirst thoughts on the second reading What’s happening with Section 21 Timelines - what’s next, and what should we expect in 2024?How agents should start preparingQ&A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 agents can address supply issues - and find opportunities in challenging time.Download Goodlord and Vouch's State of the Lettings Industry Report 2023 today for the full insights - and head to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Lettings, and Neil Baldock. Director at Charles David Casson. Goodlord's Oli Sherlock hosted the session.Download Goodlord and Vouch's State of the Lettings Industry Report 2023 today for the full insights - and head to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 guide to the Scottish rent cap and moratorium on evictionsScottish government commits to introducing long-term rent controlsYour guide to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016Head to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 sectorThe impact of the Renters (Reform) BillInsights into letting agents' salariesTenant affordability and why guarantors are becoming more commonYou can download the full State of the Lettings Industry report here: www.goodlord.co/state-of-the-lettings-industry-report-2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the Newsagent podcast is a recording of our webinar with David smith, Partner at JMW 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 hubYour complete guide to lettings legislation in the private rented sectorPodcast: How to stay competitive during peak lettings season - with Christopher WatkinHead to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hubQ&A: 9 of your top Renters (Reform) Bill questions answeredPodcast: How to stay competitive during peak lettings season - with Christopher WatkinHead to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast, here are some extra resources:Why are student lets in the Renters (Reform) Bill so controversial?A student referencing checklist5 ways to drive revenue for your student let landlordsHead to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.