What do letting agents need to know about the general election results?

The Renters’ Rights Bill is back on the agenda in the House of Lords for its second reading on 4 February. This marks a pivotal stage in the legislative process, highlighting the Lords’ views on the bill in its current format and providing the opportunity for any amendments to be tabled. Join industry experts Oli Sherlock, Managing Director of Insurance at Goodlord, and David Smith, Head of Dispute Resolution (London) at JMW Solicitors, as they unpack the key points from this reading. They’ll share insights into the proposed reforms, the likely impact on agents, landlords and the industry moving forward.

The English Renters (Reform) Bill will bring with it a raft of change for the lettings industry.This 60-minute course aims to demystify the key elements that letting agents need to know, with extra resources to help them prepare. It covers, Course introduction, Introduction to the Renters (Reform) Bill, Section 21 and Assured Tenancies, Strengthening section 8, A new ombudsman, A property portal for landlords, Pets in lets, decent homes, and tenant rights, Enforcement and penalties, How to get reform ready, Course conclusion

60% of letting agents say that the industry should use technology more to improve the customer experience. But as tenants' and landlords' demands become increasingly more digital, are agents doing enough to stay relevant with the digital age? Join Costas Frangeskou, Goodlord's Director of Growth, as he hosts a discussion with Megan Eighteen, Operations Director at Location Location, and Kristjan Byfield, Mission Commander & Co-Founder at The Depository. They'll go through the importance of staying ahead of the curve with technology - and what tenant and landlords expectations are in 2024.

Fines and penalties are scary. How do you know if you’re always getting it right? And what happens when you accidentally get it wrong? Join Lauren Hughes, Head of Customer Success at Vouch, Orla Shields, CEO and Co-Founder at Kamma, and Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory. They’ll run you through how you can remain compliant in your letting agency, traps you should avoid, and how you can continue to remain compliant when legislation keeps changing.

Turn your “likes” into lets through our course, How to Win Landlords through Social Media and Digital Marketing. Take your agency to the next level and win new landlords through this on-demand course, with extra resources and modules to help prepare. This course covers, The latest digital marketing and social media trends, How to use Facebook, Instagram,, TikTok and LinkedIn to win new landlords, How to use your current landlords to win new ones, How to create a personal brand, Integrate all platforms into your day-to-day business.

September marks the start of a new parliamentary session, and with a Labour Government in power for the first time in 14 years, significant changes are expected in the private rental sector. Join Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, as he leads a discussion with Neil Baldock, Director at Charles David Casson, and Chris Norris, Policy and Campaigns Director at the NRLA. This webinar will explore how letting agents can prepare for the already promised changes in the private rental sector and what, if any, future developments they should anticipate.

2024 is set to be a busy year for letting agents, from changing availability of housing and fluctuations to the energy market, to the Renters (Reform) Bill and the impending general election. Join Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory, Rob Owens, Head of Research at E.surv and Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, to discuss everything your agency needs to know this year.

A recent report between Goodlord and the NRLA revealed that less than half of letting agents and landlords know who they are going to vote for in the next General Election. So what government policies could sway property professionals? And why are letting agents and landlords more undecided? Join William Reeve (CEO of Goodlord) in a discussion with Chris Norris (Policy and Campaigns Director, NRLA) and Ben Stokes (Associate Lettings Director, JNP). They’ll discuss changes ahead on the horizon.