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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 fraudHow to choose the right rental payment method to help your agency get paid on timeIs Proptech the same as RentTech?Head to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

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 topic too. Head to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

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 subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

David Phillips, Director at Propfinity, joins Goodlord's Suzy Lycett to talk through what landlords and tenants look for in a modern letting agency - and how the use of technology can help engender trust in landlords. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:Why agencies shouldn't fear automation and technologyIs PropTech the same as RentTech?How Dawsons takes a "technology-first approach" to lettings Head to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.