Landlords, Lettings And Deposits Expert Advice From Hamilton Fraser

In a lockdown podcast special, Eddie and Paul are joined (virtually) by Ben Beadle, the chief executive of the new National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) to discuss the merger between the National Landlords Association (NLA) and the Residential Landlords Association (RLA). In these unprecedented times Eddie, Paul, and Ben discuss a number of challenges and worries currently faced by landlords, the perception of landlords across the private rented sector and how we can best support landlords and tenants by working together. Ben provides great insight into the decision to merge the two largest landlord associations, the NLA and RLA, to provide a unified supportive voice across the sector. Ben shares his industry experience and knowledge, with his unique insight as a landlord himself, and provides further detail on the NRLA’s vision, what we can expect to see immediately from the association and their plans for the future. Considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, Eddie, Paul and Ben also touch on ho

In the first podcast of 2020, Eddie and Paul are joined by the Co-Founders of deposit replacement scheme, Ome, Matt Hooker and Nick Hamatsos, who discuss a new style of deposit scheme that aims to help bring greater choice to the market. Deposit alternatives, also known as deposit replacement schemes, have emerged due to the evolving nature of the private rented sector as well as tenant’s needs and requirements, offering an additional element of choice that can benefit tenants, landlords and agents. Eddie, Paul, Matt and Nick take a dive into the changing world of deposits and investigate how the changing desire for renting flexibility has impacted the market and what this could mean for landlords, agents and their tenants. Matt and Nick explain the advantages for landlords of using deposit replacement schemes, emphasising the importance of market choice and transparency. Eddie and Paul also share their knowledge of the current market and explore the future of deposits, including recent discussions surroundin

In the final podcast of 2019, Eddie and Paul put the world to rights with a comprehensive round-up of what has happened within the private rented sector (PRS) this year. With a general election on the horizon before the end of the year, Eddie and Paul discuss how each of the political parties could impact on the housing sector should they come into power, and what this could mean for landlords, letting agents and tenants as we look forward to 2020.   In a quick fire round of questions to summarise a year of thought-provoking podcasts, Eddie and Paul discuss their thoughts on the most positive moment for the PRS in 2019, the biggest shock in the sector, best legislative change of 2019, and much much more! After asking special guests throughout the year what they would do if they had the power to implement a new property law, Eddie finally gets his turn to give his opinion! Do you agree with his law? Finally, Eddie and Paul wrap up the last podcast of the year by taking a look what Hamilton Fraser has planned f

In this month’s podcast Eddie and Paul are joined by Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, Sean Hooker, who discusses his recent blog ‘Chaos Theory! Changes, changes, what’s next for the property world?’ With the political environment in a state of flux, Eddie, Paul and Sean attempt to decode the confusion surrounding legislation in the private rented sector (PRS), including delving into upcoming consultations that could impact landlords. Eddie, Paul and Sean discuss the ‘tenant fee ban’, ‘Section 21’ updates, and Sean gives his opinion on housing courts. With political changes emerging from Westminster featuring heavily in this episode they also consider what ‘right to buy’ would mean for the PRS, ideas surrounding rent controls and whether there could be a ‘Housing Act overhaul’ on the horizon. The key take home message … make sure you are prepared for upcoming regulation and legislative changes, whatever they may be! As always, Eddie and Paul round up the podcast by asking Sean … ‘If you could ma

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

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,

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?’

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!

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!

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!

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! 

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!

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

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!  

Successful Self-Management – Paul Shamplina, CEO of HF Eddie Hooker and special guest; CEO of Upad, James Davis Our latest podcast hosted by Paul and Eddie sees Upad CEO, James Davis, discuss the current market as experienced by self-managing landlords. Listen as they dive in and explain some key trends both Upad and mydeposits found in their latest research. James also lets us know where he’d spend £1,000,000 in the property industry right now!

In our podcast hosted by Paul Shamplina and Eddie the are guys joined by Director of the Property Investors Network Simon Zutshi. In this episode they discuss property investment with Simon where he shares his expert tips on how to learn and what to look for when investing in a property. As usual they discuss the latest news and also ask Simon our £1m question – listen to find out where he would invest a £1,000,000 in the property industry!

Founder of Landlord Action and Hamilton Fraser Brand Ambassador Paul Shamplina is back in his role as your landlord agony aunt, ready to answer your burning questions! Wondering if you can evict your existing tenant if a new tenant could pay more rent? Perhaps you feel your agent may have lost you a great tenant? Maybe you’re looking at the possibility of self-managing your property? Paul answers the questions you have sent in using the hashtag #AskShamps or emailing him at askshamps@hamiltonfraser.co.uk Paul also lets us in for a sneaky tease of one of his favourite stories from the next series of his TV show Slum Landlords and Nightmare Tenants – definitely not a podcast you’ll want to miss! Relevant links: Hamilton Fraser Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance mydeposits Property Redress Scheme Client Money Protect Landlord Action

Paul and Eddie are joined by special guest and founder of Less Tax for Landlords, Tony Gimple, in the latest episode of their property talk show. They discuss all things tax related and hone in on how a landlord can build a profitable property business. Leaving no stone unturned, Paul and Eddie look to Tony to explore S24 and whether using a limited company is the best way to mitigate the tax changes. We also hear Tony’s answer to our new £1,000,000 question!

The first instalment of our #AskShamps series where our very own expert in residence, brand ambassador and founder of Landlord Action Paul Shamplina answers the questions you have on the industry. In this episode Paul answers questions you have sent in via #AskShamps on Twitter and the email address askshamps@hamiltonfraser.co.uk – touching on whether he thinks the tenant fee ban will increase rents and what happens if the new 1 month deposit won’t cover a landlord’s loss. Paul also explains his weirdest eviction case he’s worked on – trust us when we say you’ll want to hear it!

Following on from the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament yesterday, 21st of June, Paul Shamplina and Eddie Hooker sit down to discuss their opinions on direction the new government with regards to the property industry and how they think this will influence the industry. As CEO of the Hamilton Fraser Group, Eddie wears both his Property Redress Scheme and mydeposits hat to discuss the tenant fee ban and capping of tenancy deposits, discussing whether there will be any immediate impact on the market.