In this episode of The LandlordZONE, hosts Nigel Lewis and Eddie Hooker sit down with Damian Thompson, Director of Landlord at Nationwide, to unpack the future of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and what they really mean for landlords. With looming MEES changes, mounting upgrade costs, and a tangle of grants, loans and exemptions, the episode cuts through the noise.

What are lenders like Nationwide doing to support landlords? Are EPC upgrades as unaffordable as some claim – or are simple fixes enough for many? And how will the new Decent Homes Standard and EPC methodology shake up what landlords must do next? Tune in for straight answers in a time of policy uncertainty.

In this episode of The LandlordZONE podcast, Nigel Lewis and Paul Shamplina are joined by Suzy Hershman, Resolution Department Lead at mydeposits and Property Redress. We tap into Suzy’s 17 years of experience in complaint handling and negotiation to offer five essential tips every landlord should follow – from setting expectations at move-in to carrying out inspections the right way. Whether you’re a new landlord or a seasoned pro, Suzy’s insights will help you create hassle-free tenancies and happy tenants, which will be more important than ever once the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law.

In this episode of The LandlordZONE podcast, Nigel Lewis and Paul Shamplina are joined by Theresa Wallace, Co-founder and Chair of The Lettings Industry Council and Compliance Director at Savills. With over 30 years’ experience, Theresa is one of the most influential voices in the private rented sector — championing higher standards and driving change across the industry. Together, they discuss the biggest challenges facing landlords and agents right now, including the Renters' Rights Bill, the future of Section 21 evictions, and how landlords can stay compliant. If you're a landlord or letting agent navigating the shifting rental market, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.

In this special episode of The LandlordZONE, host Nigel Lewis sits down with Eddie Hooker, CEO of private rented sector experts Total Property, to unpack the results of the 2024 Total Property Survey. With insights from nearly 3,500 landlords, tenants, and agents, this survey reveals the biggest challenges and trends shaping the rental market.

From rising rents and regulatory pressures to energy efficiency and the looming impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill, Eddie shares expert analysis on what these findings mean for landlords—and how they can navigate an increasingly complex landscape. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the sector, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you stay ahead. For more details, read Total Property’s private rented sector survey 2024 report.

In this episode of The LandlordZONE, Group Lettings Director for Andrews Property Group and President of ARLA Propertymark, Angharad Trueman, joins Nigel Lewis and Eddie Hooker to share her inspiring journey in the world of property. Tune in to find out about Angharad’s work championing the representation of women in property, what it takes to succeed, and how she plans to attract younger people into the profession. From navigating the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill to understanding shifting tenant demands, Angharad offers practical tips to help landlords and agents stay ahead.

In this first episode of the LandlordZONE, we talk to lawyer turned self-managing landlord, Suzanne Smith, founder of The Independent Landlord blog and co-host of a weekly podcast called Good Landlording. Hosted by Nigel Lewis, Head of Content at LandlordZONE and Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, this podcast explores what it takes to be a successful landlord in the new regime. Whether you like it or not, the Renters’ Rights Bill is going to happen. So, how should landlords embrace the changes and get ready for it? We focus on the things that really matter to landlords, such as how they’ll be able to increase the rent in a fair way that balances their needs with those of their renters, and Suzanne draws on her own experience to offer advice for new landlords coming into the market.

In this ‘election special’ episode of The Property Cast, we look beyond the initial flurry of activity to the longer-term impact of the new Labour government on landlords, with special guest, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme. Sean takes an active interest in politics in both his professional and personal life, meeting regularly with government and other stakeholders in the private rented sector to help shape policy and raise standards. Eddie, Paul and Sean explore the most pressing issues in Keir Starmer’s in-tray and debate the key decisions the new government will need to make. From the timescale required to scrap Section 21, to regulation, rent controls, raising standards, tax incentives and much more. Tune in to find out whether landlords should be worried now that we have a Labour government.

For more insights from industry experts, our article ‘What does the General Election mean for landlords?’ shares predictions and highlights from London’s Landlord Investment Show, which was held on the eve of the General Election.

In our final episode of 2023, we unpack the year’s top property stories. Our special guest, award-winning property journalist Nigel Lewis, has for the past three years been providing hot off the press property news and insights for the rental sector as LandlordZONE’s Head of Content.

A ‘perfect storm’ of factors led to 2023 being the year we reached a real tipping point in the private rented sector, with tenant demand far outstripping the supply of rented property in most of the UK. But what were the top property stories that most piqued peoples’ interests this year?

Listen to Eddie, Paul and Nigel’s lively and insightful discussion to find out the top topics that captured landlords’ attention in 2023, and hear their top tips for 2024 and beyond.

In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action, to discuss how the proposed changes to evictions will affect landlords.

How will scrapping Section 21 really impact tenancies and, given the delay in implementing the changes proposed under the Renters (Reform) Bill, what are Paul’s tips for navigating current and future tenancies?

From a potted summary on how Section 21 works as it stands and how landlords can avoid the pitfalls of getting it wrong, to retaliatory evictions, the implications of changes to Section 8, and insights from the experts on what is happening on the ground with the courts, the bailiff shortage and the wider private rented sector, this episode is packed with advice from the coalface.

In this bonus episode of The Property Cast, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme and Kate Faulkner OBE, one of the UK's leading property experts, explore their thoughts on the much anticipated Renters (Reform) Bill.

Is it the game changer it is being billed as, and how will it make a difference to redressing the balance between landlords and tenants in the private rented sector?

Sean and Kate explore some of the key components of the Bill, from the implications of scrapping Section 21 to whether the introduction of rolling tenancies will actually make tenants more or less secure.

What do Kate and Sean think are the best bits of the Bill, and what are the biggest issues that will need to be addressed before it becomes law? Tune in to hear what the experts think and what landlords should do now.

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