The LandlordlordZONE podcast

The Landlord’s Friend

In this month’s podcast, Eddie and Paul are joined by property market analysist, commentator and co-author of ‘The Landlord’s Friend’, Kate Faulkner. After the success of the first edition of ‘The Landlord’s Friend’ book in 2015, Kate and Paul have joined forces once again to release an updated edition for 2019, focused on how landlords can make the best out of the ever changing private rented sector, while also ensuring that they remain compliant. Eddie, Paul and Kate discuss the launch of the new book, including their motivations behind releasing an updated edition and the process involved, as well as exploring the importance of being a business savvy landlord, why it is vital to understand your tenants and the intricacies of landlord regulation and legislation. In addition, they cover a range of topics from government policy, how buy to let has evolved and increasing market demands to whether landlords get a bad rap in the industry. Eddie and Paul round up the podcast by asking Kate… ‘If you could make one new property law, what would it be?’

The Residential Laws of the Land

In this month’s podcast Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest, residential property lawyer and Managing Director of Landlord Law, Tessa Shepperson. Tessa started Landlord Law, a website dedicated to providing landlords with information on their legal rights and obligations, in 2001 and has been providing content and advice ever since. This includes Tessa’s popular ‘Landlord Law’ blog which aims to keep landlords informed of changing legislation, as well as her ‘Blog Clinic’ which helps address any landlord or tenant legal issues. Eddie, Paul and Tessa talk all about the laws of the land, with a particular focus on government plans for landlords, landlord redress, housing courts and what happens when landlords fail to protect deposits. Eddie and Paul also ask Tessa for the best tips she can give to landlords in today’s industry and question whether current laws help or hinder landlords? Wrapping up with their new closing question for 2019 Eddie and Paul ask Tessa; ‘If you could make one new property law, what would it be?’

Taxing times – decoding property tax in 2019

In April's podcast, Eddie and Paul are joined by their first guest of the year, Tony Gimple the Founding Director of Less Tax 4 Landlords. After appearing in Hamilton Fraser’s first tax podcast ‘Tony’s Tips on Tackling Tax’ in 2017, Tony is back to discuss industry changes, his top tax tips and where he sees the industry heading. Tony has an extensive background with vast experience in loss adjusting, financial services, insurance broking and law. Less Tax 4 Landlords aims to help portfolio landlords maximise the commercial benefits from running their property business. Eddie, Paul and Tony talk income, capital gains and property tax, business planning, expenses and HMRC guidelines with the aim of helping landlords decode the often confusing world of property tax. Eddie and Paul also ask Tony the best tips he can give to landlords to help them navigate the industry in 2019. Concluding with their new closing question for 2019, Eddie and Paul ask Tony; ‘If you could make one new property law, what would it be?’

Make Landlording Great Again in 2019

In a New Year special Eddie takes the reins in leading the first podcast of the year with Paul as his special guest. After a year of change within the property industry, Paul & Eddie review 2018 and preview 2019 for landlords. Landlords & letting agents experienced multiple changes throughout 2018 including the Homeless Reduction Act, gas safety changes, changes to HMO regulations and tax relief reduction. Eddie & Paul ask: How has this impacted on landlords? The coming year also looks to be no exception with future changes on the horizon. Eddie & Paul provide a preview of 2019 including longer tenancy proposals, landlord regulation and the tenant fee ban. Eddie & Paul also provide their own thoughts on how we can make landlording great again, and in a final end of year flourish, Eddie asks Paul a new closing question. If you could make one new property law what would it be? Let’s make landlording great again in 2019!

Should I Buy or Should I Wait?

In the latest podcast in the series, Paul & Eddie are joined by the Principal of Jeremy Leaf & Co Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, Jeremy Leaf who discusses his expertise in the property industry.  Jeremy, Paul and Eddie discuss whether you should buy or wait in the current climate and tackle topics such as Brexit, top tips for first-time buyers and property hotspots. Jeremy also answers the £1m question on where he would invest in the property market!

’Zero to Hero’ - Landlord Story

In the latest podcast in the series, Paul and Eddie are joined by property educator, investor and landlord, Arden Hanley who discusses his ‘Zero to Hero’ story. Arden talks about how he started out as a landlord, how he operates and the top tips you should consider when becoming a portfolio landlord. As always, Paul and Eddie take a look at sector news, including ‘how to’ guides, three-year tenancies and the call for a no-fault eviction ban. Arden also answers the £1m question on where he would invest this in the property market!

View from Westminster

Our latest podcast hosted by Paul and Eddie sees them re-joined by the Head of the Property Redress Scheme, Sean Hooker, as they give an update from Westminster. With the rental market experiencing a number of changes Paul, Eddie and Sean investigate what this really means for the sector and they also discuss a number of consultations influencing the sector now. They also take a look at the Property Redress Scheme annual report and the future of redress schemes in the property sector. Could we see a single ombudsman? As Sean has answered the £1,000,000 question already in a previous podcast we’ve mixed things up for this episode! Instead, Paul and Eddie ask Sean the one law he would change related to the private rented sector if he was Prime Minister! 

Panorama: Evicted for No Reason - Debrief Special

This month Paul and Eddie help to demystify the world of eviction, with a special focus on deciding on whether to pursue a Section 21 or Section 8 notice, following Paul’s appearance on BBC’s Panorama: Evicted for No Reason. Listen to Paul’s review of the episode including a discussion on the changing rental climate and the end of ‘no fault’ ground for taking back possession of a rental property in Scotland. In addition, we once again ask the £1,000,000 question! This time all eyes are on Paul as we find out where he’d invest in the property sector!

What’s next for tenancy deposit protection?

In our latest podcast, Paul and Eddie are joined by the new Head of Tenancy Deposit Protection, Kate Mutter-Bowen. With years of experience in the insurance industry, Kate provides her knowledge of the sector and also discusses the changing times for tenancy deposit protection – including the challenges and opportunities on the horizon for deposit protection and how insurance and regulation fits in. In addition, Paul, Eddie and Kate discuss the recent Autumn Budget and how this may affect the housing market. Listen to find out how this could influence you! As always we also ask the £1,000,000 question and find out where Kate would spend this in the property industry! Don’t forget to listen to our previous podcasts in the series featuring special guests such as: Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, Sean Hooker CEO of Upad, James Davis Director of the Property Investors Network, Simon Zutshi

The Landlord Redress Low-down

Our latest podcast hosted by Paul and Eddie sees the Head of the Property Redress Scheme, Sean Hooker, discuss the recent announcements by Sajid Javid at the Conservative Party Conference on 1st October.  Here, Mr Javid announced plans to make it compulsory for landlords to be a member of a redress scheme, as well as the call to ‘regulate’ all letting agents. Listen as Paul, Eddie and Sean express their opinions on the announcement and how they feel this will impact on the sector. As always we also ask the £1,000,000 question and find out where Sean would spend this in the property industry!