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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

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.

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

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

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.

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?