Lettings expert Christopher Watkin joins this latest Newsagent podcast episode to talk through why now is a good time for buy-to-let landlords to invest in the UK's private rented sector, and what agents can be doing to attract those landlords to them. 

He also shares some industry stats to show the situation across the country - and explains why he thinks it's unlikely that we're heading towards another property crash.

If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:

• What's behind the lack of rental stock - and how do we fix it?
• How to win new landlords when stock is low
• Five ways to grow your agency by "50% overnight"
• How to win more landlords

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Stephen Brown, Founder Member and Volunteer Mentor at Agents Together and Director of Stephen J Brown Consultancy, talks through just some of the areas where letting agents may be missing opportunities to get new landlord properties into their portfolio, including mystery shopper conversations, networking at industry exhibitions, and sharing relevant information with landlords - at the right time.

If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:

• Goodlord's Rental Index
• A talk track template for growing your agency
• How to win landlords with "no sales BS"
• How to win landlords in a challenging environment
• Webinar: How to grow your business using your current customers

Plus, to contact Stephen, you can find him at [email protected], and you can read more about his Computers for Schools initiative. 

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Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, joined Goodlord's Oli Sherlock in this recording of our Q&A on the topic of the Renters' Reform Bill. 

The Queen's Speech has confirmed that the Bill is still firmly on the government's agenda, and Sean shares his expert predictions on what the final proposals may look like - including the abolition of section 21 and the introduction of the Decent Homes Standard - when we'll see the White Paper, and when we may see the proposed new legislation come into effect.

You can still watch the webinar itself on demand on Newsagent.

Plus, if you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:

• Section 21: Your guide to the proposed changes to evictions
• Your guide to the Renters' Reform Bill
• Renters' Reform Bill: How did we get here? And what's next?
• Queen's Speech 2022: The Renters' Reform Bill and other key takeaways for letting agents
• What is the Decent Homes Standard?
• Section 8: Your guide to the proposed changes

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The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will come into effect on 15 July 2022. In this Newsagent podcast episode, Ricky Purdy, Director of Residential Lettings at Dawsons, joins Goodlord's Suzy Lycett to cover the upcoming changes, from new notice periods to changing terminology.

He shares his insights on the impact of the legislation, and how agents can prepare to help their landlords through the transition in the best way. 

If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:

• Your guide to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
• Comparing plans to overhaul tenant rights in England, Scotland, and Wales
• Your guide to the Renters' Reform Bill

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Paul Shamplina, Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action, and Goodlord's Oli Sherlock joined this recording of one of our latest webinars to discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on arrears and possessions. 

They also share their top tips on how to support your tenants, protect your landlords, and safeguard your business at this time.

You can still watch the webinar itself on demand on Newsagent. Plus, if you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:

• 3 ways the cost of living is changing tenant and landlord behaviour
• How is the energy squeeze affecting rents, costs, and yields?
• Do you know what rampant inflation means for your landlords and tenants?
• An FAQ for your tenants on the energy crisis

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Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, sits on the steering group of the Improving Material Information in Property Listings Project, developing the new material information rules for property listings. He's also heavily involved in a new redress pilot, aiming to show how stronger tenant redress with landlords could work. 

In this Newsagent podcast episode, he shares his expertise on the topics, why they're important - and how agents can prepare for the upcoming changes. Plus, he gives an overview of the results of the Property Redress Scheme's latest annual report, covering what the number of complaints tells us about the industry and more. 

If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:

• Why agents don't need to fear new material disclosure rules
• What could a new redress pilot mean for rental reform?
• Your guide to the new material information rules for property listings

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Derrick Maguire, Managing Director of Anthony Martin Estate Agents and Director of Anthony Martin Franchising, brings a vast amount of experience on the topic of franchising to the table in this Newsagent podcast episode - as both a former franchisee and now a franchisor.

He shares advice on what type of agency should consider taking on a franchise, the benefits you get as a franchisee, top tips on making your franchise a success, and more. 

If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:

• 7 steps to building the best team for your agency
• 3 tips to help make your new lettings agency a success
• How to start a lettings agency: Advice from an agent who set out on his own

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John Paul, CEO at the Castledene Group, shares insights from his own experience on how to hire and retain the best staff in this latest podcast episode, covering everything from the importance of communication to setting up individual learning plans to help your team members develop. 

With tips on how you can help keep your staff motivated and engaged to contribute to your agency's success and thoughts on why you should be rethinking your business plan in 2022, listen to the podcast today - or register to watch the full webinar on demand to get your CPD certificate too. 

Plus, if you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:

• Staff development review template
• 6 ways to motivate and retain your lettings negotiators
• How communication can motivate your agency's staff and help you stay productive in lettings
• How to maximise your agency's potential 

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Anita Nel, Team Leader for the Account Management team at Vouch - a tenant referencing platform and part of the Goodlord Group - talks through the various licensing schemes currently in place in England, and answers the question: do they work? 

If you want to read up on licensing schemes as well as the potential for a landlord register in England, check out these extra resources:

• Landlord licensing: How can agents support their landlords?
• Your guide to HMO licensing for landlords and letting agents
• Selective licensing should be retained and a register of landlords created, says review
• Your guide to the rental reforms proposed in the Levelling Up White Paper

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Goodlord's Director of Sales, Costas Frangeskou, shares the expert tips he's picked up in his 17 years in the property industry on what more you could be doing to get landlords to engage with your agency - and to make sure that landlords are choosing your services over your competitor's.

If you're looking to present your agency in the best way to your landlords, check out these extra resources:

• How to get your agency's branding right and stand out from the competition
• 4 ways letting agents can beat their local competition for landlords
• How to build an agency brand that resonates with your target market
• How to win landlords with "No sales BS"

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