The LandlordlordZONE podcast

Expert advice on choosing a good letting agent

Paul Shamplina, Brand Ambassador for Hamilton Fraser and Sean Hooker, Head of Redress for the Property Redress Scheme give advice for landlords on how to choose a good letting agent, including: An explanation of what a redress scheme is and why it is a legal requirement for letting agents to join, including what happens if they are not part of a membership scheme The legal requirements for a letting agent Advice on what questions landlords should ask when deciding on a letting agent The difference between a ‘let only’ or a ‘fully managed service’ letting agent offering The reasons why it is important for a letting agent to have client money protection The procedure if a tenant/ landlord has a complaint/ dispute with their letting agent Relevant links: Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance mydeposits Property Redress Scheme Client Money Protect

Expert advice on dealing with bad tenants

Paul Shamplina, Brand Ambassador for Hamilton Fraser and Sean Hooker, Head of Redress for the Property Redress Scheme talk about what landlords and letting agents need to know about dealing with bad tenants, including: The actions a landlord can take in order to prevent a bad tenant The issues that can arise from a bad tenant and the reasons why it is important to take steps before choosing your tenant The importance of thoroughly referencing and carrying out a risk assessment The reasons why right-to-rent checks are important in preventing a bad tenant Why landlords may decide to evict a tenant and the importance of protecting deposits The difference between a section 8 and a section 21 and how to seek legal advice depending on the circumstances The steps a landlord can take if they are owed rent arrears Relevant links: Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance mydeposits Property Redress Scheme Client Money Protection

Expert advice on student lets

Paul Shamplina, Brand Ambassador for Hamilton Fraser and Suzy Hershman, Head of Dispute Resolution at mydeposits talk about what landlords and letting agents need to know about letting to students, including: The different types of students lets and the main benefits of letting to students The lifecycle of a student tenancy and what’s important to know about protecting their deposits The different lengths of a student tenancy and how to get some extra income during potential void periods What happens if a student vacates early and any checks you need to make ahead of the tenancy What does a good inventory look like and why it is especially important for student lets The importance of mid-term checks Disadvantages of renting to students: what to be aware of and how to manage them Where to go for further resources.   Relevant links: Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance mydeposits Property Redress Scheme Client Money Protect