From AML to EPC 

<a href="https://www.goodlord.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodlord</a>'s founder and COO Tom Mundy welcomes Goodlord's Director of Tenancy Services, Rik Smith, and the Head of Redress at the <a href="https://www.theprs.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Property Redress Scheme</a>, Sean Hooker, in this podcast episode to touch on some of the changes on the horizon that will affect the lettings sector and how you can prepare for them - from anti-money laundering legislation to EPC changes, and more. For more information about some of the topics addressed today, check out the free resources below:<ul><li><a href="https://info.goodlord.co/renters-reform-bill-your-guide-to-the-fairer-private-rented-sector-white-paper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renters' Reform Bill: Your guide to the A Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/infosheets/6-financial-support-schemes-for-your-landlords-epc-upgrades" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Financial support schemes for your landlord's EPC upgrades</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/infosheets/cost-of-living-crisis-financial-support-for-tenants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cost of living crisis financial support schemes for tenants</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-the-proposed-regulation-of-property-agents" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the Regulation of Property Agents report</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/how-the-fifth-money-laundering-directive-could-change-your-processes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Updated anti-money laundering guidance for estate and letting agents</a></li></ul> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

Your agency's 2023 lettings and compliance checklist

From the energy price guarantee to future energy sources

Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, chats with Goodlord's Suzy Lycett to discuss the latest updates from the government regarding the energy price guarantee, its plans to help encourage energy efficiency in the future - and what agents and landlords need to know going forwards. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:<ul><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-how-the-energy-price-cap-increase-will-affect-your-landlords-and-tenants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the energy price guarantee and equivalent business support</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/energy-efficiency-extra-safeguard-against-rent-arrears" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Energy efficiency and the extra safeguard against rent arrears</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/infosheets/cost-of-living-crisis-financial-support-for-tenants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">INFOSHEET: Cost of living crisis: Financial support for tenants</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/infosheets/7-financial-support-schemes-for-your-landlords-epc-upgrades" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">INFOSHEET: 7 financial support schemes for your landlords' EPC upgrades</a></li></ul> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

Energy update for the lettings industry after the Spring Budget 2023 - with Rik Smith

From the rent freeze to new short-term let rule

Oli Sherlock, Director of Insurance at Goodlord and Robert Bolwell, Senior partner at Dutton Gregory talk through upcoming lettings legislation updates, and how your agency can stay one step ahead. From changes to the Scottish rent freeze to new short-term let rules, listen today to learn how agents and landlords can prepare. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:<ul><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-the-renters-reform-bill" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the Renters' Reform Bill proposals announced in the A Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/scotland-announces-rents-are-frozen-from-today-and-moratorium-on-evictions-over-winter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the rent freeze and moratorium on evictions in Scotland</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/short-term-let-rules-retrospective-changes-and-delayed-deadlines" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Short-term let rules: Retrospective changes and delayed deadlines</a></li></ul> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

Lettings legislation update: From the rent freeze to new short-term let rules - with Robert Bolwell

From renters' reform to Making Tax Digital

Megan Eighteen, Business Development Manager at <a href="https://haslams.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haslams</a>, and Robert Bolwell, Senior Partner at <a href="https://www.duttongregory.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dutton Gregory</a>, joined Goodlord's CEO, William Reeve, for this latest episode of the Newsagent podcast - a recording of the webinar: "What can agents do about unsustainable pressure in the private rental sector?" The three speakers share their insights and expertise on a range of topics, including the Renters' Reform Bill and Making Tax Digital, as well as sharing some advice on how to overcome some of the current market challenges. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:<ul><li><a href="https://info.goodlord.co/en/open-letter-private-rented-sector-pressure" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Open letter: Unsustainable pressures on the Private Rented Sector</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-the-renters-reform-bill" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the Renters' Reform Bill proposals announced in the A Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/making-tax-digital-preparing-your-agency-and-your-landlords" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Making Tax Digital: Preparing your agency and your landlords</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/goodlord-rental-index" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodlord Rental Index</a></li></ul> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

What can agents do about unsustainable pressures in the private rental sector?

From the Tenant Fees Act to renters' reform

Ben Grech, CEO of <a href="https://reposit.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reposit</a>, joins <a href="https://www.goodlord.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodlord</a>'s Content Manager, Suzy Lycett, on the latest Newsagent podcast episode to break down the recent external factors and government policies affecting tenant consumer choice - and the opportunities that these changing circumstances could present for letting agents and landlords. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:<ul><li><a href="https://info.goodlord.co/en/open-letter-private-rented-sector-pressure" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Open letter: Unsustainable pressures on the Private Rented Sector</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/you-have-to-think-of-tenants-as-tomorrows-landlords-says-group-lettings-manager-at-gibbs-gillespie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"You have to think of today's tenants as tomorrow's landlords": the importance of tenant experience</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/goodlord-rental-index" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodlord Rental Index</a></li></ul> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

How tenant consumer choice affects lettings trends and creates opportunities - with Reposit 

From energy bills to EPC ratings

Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at <a href="goodlord.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodlord</a>, joins Suzy Lycett, Goodlord's Content Manager, to discuss the energy market in 2023, and to take a look at some of the government proposals in the works for improving energy efficiency in private rented properties. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources: <ul><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/podcast-what-the-latest-energy-price-cap-increase-means-for-your-tenants-and-landlords-with-rik-smith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What the latest energy price cap increase means for your tenants and landlords</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-how-the-energy-price-cap-increase-will-affect-your-landlords-and-tenants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the energy price guarantee and equivalent business support</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-the-proposals-to-increase-the-minimum-energy-efficiency-standards" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Proposals to increase Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/managing-missed-rent-and-payment-plans-email-templates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Managing missed rent and payment plans with free templates</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/infosheets/cost-of-living-crisis-financial-support-for-tenants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cost of living crisis: Financial support for tenants</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/infosheets/6-financial-support-schemes-for-your-landlords-epc-upgrades" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">6 financial support schemes for your landlords' EPC upgrades</a></li></ul> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

A 2023 energy update for letting agents and landlords - with Rik Smith

From the Renters' Reform Bill to inflation trends

Peter Knight, Founder of <a href="https://propertyacademy.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Property Academy</a>, Greg Tsuman, Lettings Director at <a href="https://www.martyngerrard.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Martyn Gerrard</a>, and Goodlord's CEO William Reeve join Goodlord's Director of Insurance Oli Sherlock to analyse the events of 2022 and look ahead to what we can expect from the lettings industry in 2023, from the Renters' Reform Bill to the continuing impact of inflation. Here's a reminder of some of the top lettings topics of 2022:<ul><li> <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-the-renters-reform-bill" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the Renters' Reform Bill proposals announced in the A Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper</a></li><li> <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/section-21-your-guide-to-the-proposed-changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Section 21: Your guide to the proposed changes to evictions</a></li><li> <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/scotland-announces-rents-are-frozen-from-today-and-moratorium-on-evictions-over-winter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the rent freeze and moratorium on evictions in Scotland</a></li><li> <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-the-proposals-to-extend-regulations-on-domestic-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the extended domestic smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulations</a></li><li> <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-how-the-energy-price-cap-increase-will-affect-your-landlords-and-tenants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the energy price guarantee and equivalent business support</a></li></ul> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

Lettings predictions for 2023

From inventories to the mid-tenancy inspections

Suzy Hershman, Dispute Resolution Lead at <a href="https://hfis.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HFIS</a>, joins Suzy Lycett, Goodlord's Senior Content Executive, to share advice on how agents and landlords can help make the deposit dispute process easier for all parties involved, from ensuring your records are accurate at the start of the tenancy to understanding what's considered during negotiations. If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:➡️ <a href="https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/hub/quick-tips-to-save-energy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quick tips for how to save energy - from the Energy Saving Trust</a>➡️ <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/sean-hooker-joint-several-tenancy-agreements-and-deposit-protection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joint several tenancy agreements and deposit protection</a>➡️ <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/tenant-fee-ban-what-can-you-charge-from-1st-june" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tenant Fees Act: What can you charge tenants and guarantors?</a>➡️ <a href="https://info.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-lettings-and-the-law-2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to lettings and the law 2022, 4th edition</a> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

How to navigate deposit disputes - with Hamilton Fraser

From income tax to VAT

Robert Bolwell, Senior partner at <a href="https://www.duttongregory.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dutton Gregory </a>joins <a href="https://www.goodlord.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodlord's</a> CEO, William Reeve, to discuss how your agency can prepare for what's changing under the Making Tax Digital initiative. A key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to manage their tax obligations, Robert and William share their expertise on how you can help your landlords prepare as well as what your agency needs to do to stay compliant. If you'd prefer to watch the webinar and earn your CPD credits, you can catch this on-demand on <a href="https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/webinars/making-tax-digital-how-your-agency-can-prepare-for-this-change" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newsagent</a>. Plus, if you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:➡️ <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/making-tax-digital-preparing-your-agency-and-your-landlords" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Making Tax Digital: Preparing your agency and landlords</a>➡️ <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/upcoming-changes-to-business-rates-for-short-term-lets-and-holiday-rentals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to how tax is changing for short-term lets and second homes in England</a>➡️ <a href="https://blog.goodlord.co/your-guide-to-the-proposals-to-simplify-income-tax-for-residential-landlords" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your guide to the proposals to simplify income tax for residential landlords</a> Head to Newsagent to&nbsp;<a href="https://info.goodlord.co/sign-up-for-email-updates-from-goodlord?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the mailing list</a>&nbsp;for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry.

Making Tax Digital: How your agency can prepare for the changes - with Robert Bolwell

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