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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 the latest updates, key implications for your business, and practical steps to ensure compliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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, alongside Nishma Parekh, Head of Referencing at Goodlord and Tom Goodman, Managing Director of Vouch, as they discuss the key findings from the report and explore how letting agents can future-proof their businesses. What they cover: The supply and demand crisis in rental homesThe future of lettings under Labour's legislative changesGetting ahead of a changing market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 changes letting agents need to know about for the upcoming year. What they cover: EPC regulationsRenters' Rights BillLeasehold and Freehold implementationOther changes on the horizon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 private rental sector under a Labour government. What they cover: What are the winning party’s key policies?How will this affect letting agents?What is the future of the private rental sector?What hasn’t Labour addressed in the private rental sector? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 approach What 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.