Getting up-to-date with the ever-changing world of lettings

This episode kicks off a new series about lettings and management: not the glamorous part of property that it's easy to pack out seminars about, but the very important bit that makes sure your investment runs profitably, smoothly and legally.

To get the series started I'm joined by Joanne Dron – a landlady of 13 years and a letting agent too – to run through some of the recent and upcoming changes that should be on your radar. Many of them have been poorly publicised – so it's well worth taking half an hour to make sure you're up to speed on everything that could land you in hot water if you're not paying attention...

Listen to this week’s show and learn:

* The most common mistakes that self-managing landlords make

* Why taking properties back from agents could be a false economy

* The actions you need to take to make sure your "easy" eviction isn't challenged in court

* What you need to do to cover yourself when it comes to repairs

* What the rise of property licensing means for landlords

* The proposals for HMO licensing, and their likely effects

* What Joanne recommends you do today to make sure your tenancy continues to run smoothly