Podcast appearances and mentions of hamilton fraser

HMO Success Podcast Episode 89 - You've seen him on the streets now hear him on my podcast! Paul Shamplina on his career, the Private Rented Sector and the role of HMOs in providing much needed housing. My guest this week is the (in)famous Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action, now part of the Hamilton Fraser group. Not only is Paul an eviction expert, he is a serial entrepreneur, having founded many businesses which support, train and service landlords. These include the Property Redress Scheme, My Deposits and Client Money Protect.  You may have seen him on one of the many series of Channel Five's ‘Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords' in his role as founder of Landlord Action, where he sought to deal with many problem situations! I was therefore honoured to interview him to understand his views on the private rented sector and HMOs.  As always he is engaging, thoughtful and immensely knowledgeable. You'll enjoy this one!   https://www.landlordaction.co.uk/paul-shamplina https://www.theprs.co.uk/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-paul-shamplina-filming-nightmare-tenants-slum-landlords  

Eddie Hooker is Managing Director and Founder of Hamilton Fraser, the UK's leading cosmetic insurance partner since 1996. Hamilton Fraser was the first ever commercial insurance provider to offer medical malpractice insurance specific to the cosmetic sector. Eddie's vision for the company has always centred on improving working standards within the cosmetic sector by providing relevant and innovative solutions to the management of risk, claims and complaint management. Regularly providing education, support and advice at various trade events throughout the UK and sitting on several industry specific forums and bodies, Eddie continues to raise professionalism and standards for the good of the consumer.

Suzy Hershman, Dispute Resolution Lead at HFIS, joins Suzy Lycett, Goodlord's Senior Content Executive, to share advice on how agents and landlords can help make the deposit dispute process easier for all parties involved, from ensuring your records are accurate at the start of the tenancy to understanding what's considered during negotiations.If you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:➡️ Quick tips for how to save energy - from the Energy Saving Trust➡️ Joint several tenancy agreements and deposit protection➡️ Tenant Fees Act: What can you charge tenants and guarantors?➡️ Your guide to lettings and the law 2022, 4th editionHead to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Shamplina, Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser, joined Goodlord's Oli Sherlock in this webinar recording from our Renters' Reform Bill series to cover how the government plans to enforce the new reform proposals. The free webinar is CPD accredited, and you can watch it on demand on Newsagent.Plus, if you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, here are some extra resources:Your guide to the Renters' Reform Bill proposals announced in the Fairer Rented Sector White PaperYour guide to the new private renters' ombudsmanYour guide to the proposed property portal for landlordsE-BOOK: Your guide to the A Fairer Private Rented Sector white paperHead to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you got the right insurance policies for your HMO properties?In this episode, we've invited The HMO Roadmap's insurance expert, Steve Barnes of Total Landlord Insurance under Hamilton Fraser.And in this conversation with Steve, we talked about:The different kinds of insurance policies for your propertiesUnderstanding how policies are computedThe extent of tenant's claims and examples of worst-case scenariosHow much to insure the property forWhat you need to know when getting an insuranceInterested to discuss your HMO property insurance? Contact us at https://thehmoroadmap.co.uk/hmo-property-insurance/Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser's Property Podcast, Eddie and Paul are joined by Maxine Fothergill, President of the leading membership body for property agents, ARLA Propertymark. The trio discuss the topical issue of rental reform and ROPA, delving into the detail of what lies ahead for agents and landlords, and how the industry should respond. With her extensive experience founding and running a highly successful residential lettings and property management agency, what does Maxine think the future holds for the sector, and what does she hope will be her legacy? Tune in to find out.

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser's Property Podcast, Eddie and Paul welcome energy expert and Head of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, Rik Smith. Drawing on his in-depth knowledge of the residential energy market, Rik cuts through the jargon to explain what is happening in the energy market at large, revealing the real reasons why the majority of people are seeing soaring energy bills and his predictions for the future. From the energy price cap and financial support to the small steps you can take today to get your home heat pump ready tomorrow, this podcast is packed with practical advice to help landlords make informed decisions about how to future proof their homes and their profits for a more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable future. Tune in to hear Rik's tips and tricks to help you navigate these turbulent times.

Paul Shamplina, Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action, and Goodlord's Oli Sherlock joined this recording of one of our latest webinars to discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on arrears and possessions. They also share their top tips on how to support your tenants, protect your landlords, and safeguard your business at this time.You can still watch the webinar itself on demand on Newsagent. Plus, if you're interested in the topics raised in this podcast, check out the extra resources below:3 ways the cost of living is changing tenant and landlord behaviourHow is the energy squeeze affecting rents, costs, and yields?Do you know what rampant inflation means for your landlords and tenants?An FAQ for your tenants on the energy crisisHead to Newsagent to subscribe to the mailing list for all the latest news, views, and data from the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser's Property Podcast, we discuss how landlords and agents can stay on top of their legal obligations. Landlords now have to meet 168 rules and regulations to let a property legally, but what are the latest legislative updates that landlords and agents need to know about? And what challenges and opportunities lie ahead? To explore this constantly evolving topic, Eddie and Paul are joined by leading UK property expert and market analyst, Kate Faulkner, and Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme.

With plans afoot to extend the Decent Homes Standard to include the PRS, in this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords, we take a look at the impact any changes could have, as well as shining the spotlight on landlord redress. Presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  are joined by Gavin Dick, NRLA Local Authority Policy Officer as well as Tim Frome of the Property Redress Scheme. Gavin talks to Ben and Richard about the implications of extending the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS, the potential impact on landlords and what the Government needs to consider before making any changes to rules on property standards. Elsewhere Catherine Behdad of the NRLA advice team talks about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on landlords and what to do if you need to raise your rents. And, with the Government announcing plans to make it mandatory for private landlords to sign up to a redress scheme, Tim Frome of the Property Redress Scheme joins the presenters to talk about such schemes, how they work and to introduce a new, exclusive pilot scheme for NRLA members. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords.   For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk   ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu.  More information  To read a full transcript of the show click here. Guest Biographies   Gavin Dick Gavin has worked at the NRLA and legacy organisation the NLA for nine years, specialising in liaising with local authorities on areas including housing safety and standards. He has worked in Westminster on environmental policy and energy efficiency and in the private sector, providing low carbon energy solutions. He also served as a councillor within a local authority for eight years, including time as cabinet member for environment, transport and planning. Tim Frome - Associate Director at Hamilton Fraser Tim is responsible for the running of two Hamilton Fraser subsidiaries, HF Resolution Ltd and CM Protect Ltd. HF Resolution runs the Property Redress Scheme and the Cosmetic Redress Scheme while CM Protect runs a Client Money Protection scheme for letting agents. Tim was previously a Legal Services Manager for the mydeposits tenancy deposit protection scheme, where he was responsible for legal matters and managing the disputes and adjudication teams.

Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, Paul Shamplina, Founder of Landlord Action & COO of Hamilton Fraser are joined by Special guest Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA. EPC rules are changing and standards are likely to continue to increase in line with the Government's legal commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. So what is the Government's strategy to achieve decarbonization of the private rented sector? What is the NRLA doing to support landlords? And what do landlords need to know? Learn more online NRLA website Hamilton Fraser website LandlordZONE website

Aviram Shahar, Host of 'The Digital Landlord Podcast' and CEO of Lendlord.io is joined by Paul Shamplina, Founder of Landlord Action and Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser. Paul shares his career story and the principles he has learned make a great landlord in today's active property market.

With rumours of interest rate rises, this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords looks at the latest on lending. Presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  are joined by NRLA policy director Chris Norris and Doug Hall of mortgage provider 3mc to discuss all things financial. They examine where rates and heading and what the impact could be on existing landlords and those planning to enter the market. Elsewhere Catherine Behdad of the NRLA advice team talks about the hot topics on the phonelines throughout the month, including access when it comes to maintenance and repairs. Later in the show we are joined by Steve Barnes of insurers Hamilton Fraser and Grace Conlon of estate and letting agent Portico to talk about cold weather checks, repairs and maintenance issues as the mercury falls. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords.   For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk   ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu.    More information    To read a full transcript of the show click here.

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser's Property Podcast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest, leading property expert, market analyst and commentator, Kate Faulkner, to discuss the biggest changes landlords can expect to see over the short to medium term and explore what landlords can do now to navigate the future of lettings successfully. Eddie, Paul and Kate discuss the vital need to counter anti-landlord rhetoric if we are to change hearts and minds about a sector which is all too often on the receiving end of largely undeserved negative publicity. And Kate identifies the most pressing challenges that lie ahead for landlords, providing tips to help them future proof themselves - from the importance of educating tenants to how to make sure the numbers add up and much more.

In this episode, Hamilton Fraser's Paul Shamplina and Goodlord's Oli Sherlock discuss the findings from this year's State of the Lettings Industry Report on the impact of Covid-19 on arrears, tenants' financial security, and how letting agents feel about the end of furlough. Download the full report and register for upcoming webinars at goodlord.co/newsagent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser's Property Podcast, the tables are turned as Eddie and Paul are joined by their host, journalist and broadcaster, Ian Collins, to celebrate twenty-five years of Hamilton Fraser and the private rented sector. How has Hamilton Fraser helped to shape and influence the sector over the last quarter of a century? And what are the secrets of its success? Eddie and Paul spill the beans as they reflect on the past and share their tips and ambitions for the future with the renowned LBC and talkRADIO presenter and regular on BBC's Five Live, Daily Politics and This Week, Ian Collins.

In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords we look at the state of the courts as Covid-19 restrictions are eased and talk ethical lettings with landlord Lorraine Thomas.  Presenter Richard Blanco (@richardblanco) talks to guest Paul Shamplina, founder of evictions specialist Landlord Action about what can be seen happening in the courts as restrictions are lifted and repossessions can begin again.  Elsewhere in the show Catherine Behdad, of the NRLA advice team talks about the hot topics on the phonelines throughout the month.  For the final portion of the show we are joined by landlord Lorraine Thomas.  Lorraine fell into property after leaving a job in the city to care for her sick father. After picking up an email – which had, in fact, been sent to her by mistake – she started a job sourcing rental accommodation for youngsters leaving care.  From there she built her own business as a landlord, investor, developer and mentor, while ensuring her business remained true to its ethical roots and retains a strong social element.  If you enjoyed the show please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords . For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk    NRLA membership costs from just £75 a year and includes a host of benefits including unlimited expert advice, a comprehensive suite of free documents and guides and exclusive member discounts, including 10% off at B&Q. For more information click here.  Guest Biographies   Paul Shamplina   Founder of Landlord Action and Chief Commercial Officer of Hamilton Fraser, Paul has been involved in the legal system since 1987 - specialising in landlord/tenant disputes. As a certified bailiff he acted for landlords across the country. He is the recognised expert and is often featured on TV, radio and in the press.  Lorraine Thomas  Lorraine took a leap from a successful career in business development for the legal sector to property development for herself. Over half of the investment property that Lorraine is renovating at present has a social element attached to it. She is a strong believer in helping young disadvantaged adults get on the ladder and have a decent place to live. Lorraine with her business partner focuses part of her business on renting solely to young people at an affordable rent to give them a start. 

Paul Shamplina, Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser, talks to Oli Sherlock, Goodlord's Director of Insurance, about how to upsell your let-only landlords to a full management service. Don't forget to pay us a visit at goodlord.co/newsagent for more insights on the lettings industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hamilton Fraser’s Property Podcast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest, Steve Barnes, Associate Director at Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance, to discuss the causes of the current hardening insurance market and what landlords can do to mitigate any problems with their portfolio. Eddie, Paul and Steve delve into what is really meant by the term ‘hardening insurance market’, what direct impact this has on landlords and their policies, why rate increases happen and the importance of understanding the ins and outs of your landlord insurance policy to get best value for money. Steve also explains why it is vital that landlords secure a comprehensive landlord insurance policy that is tailored to their specific requirements, and how this can help to reduce your premium.

Hamilton Fraser’s Property Podcast is back for the first podcast of 2021. After what was a testing year, Eddie and Paul discuss the changing nature of the sector, and what the year ahead likely has in store for landlords, including how to navigate any hurdles along the way. Eddie and Paul are re-joined a year on by Matt Hooker and Nick Hamatsos, Co-founders of deposit replacement membership scheme, Ome, who discuss what it was like to launch their new deposit membership during a global pandemic. After a year of working hard to help increase choice and transparency within the market, Matt and Nick also review the results of their latest co-branded private rented sector sentiment survey which gained incredible industry insights from over 14,200 tenants, landlords and agents throughout the UK. The results help to remind us that with a new year come new opportunities.

And just like that, the year is over! In what has been a strange and tumultuous year to say the least, Eddie and Paul sprinkle some festive property magic into the last Hamilton Fraser property podcast of 2020. Eddie and Paul reflect on the lows, highs and everything in-between as they examine the unprecedented, bizarre and at times frankly unbelievable year. In a round of quick-fire questions, Eddie and Paul discuss how the private rented sector has adapted and overcome the trials and tribulations of a pandemic, continued to offer investment opportunities, healed fractious landlord/tenant relations, and supported the rise of Proptech like never before. With a forward-thinking view, Eddie and Paul conclude their final podcast of the year by providing their best advice for landlords and letting agents in preparing for 2021.

In the latest episode of Hamilton Fraser’s property podcast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest, Daniel Lee, a Mortgage Broker at Total Landlord Mortgages, Hamilton Fraser’s latest property product. With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Daniel explains that, irrespective of whether you are a budding new landlord or an existing landlord looking to expand your portfolio, understanding the benefits of using a specialist mortgage broker is invaluable. Daniel dives into the current demand for specialist buy to let mortgages over high-street lenders, the importance of responsible lending, how to find the best mortgage rate and how to access the best broker for your personal property needs. Eddie, Paul and Daniel also discuss the buoyancy of the rental market, long term property opportunities and how COVID-19 has inevitably impacted lending – is now the right time to invest?

In the latest episode of Hamilton Fraser’s property podcast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest, Steve Bowen, a Mediator at the Property Redress Scheme with over 40 years’ experience in the property industry, and an experienced landlord himself. With courts closed for six months during the first COVID-19 lockdown, landlords face an uphill battle securing an eviction and reclaiming outstanding rent arrears. As an industry veteran, Steve provides his unique insights into mediation and how it can benefit landlords and tenants by helping them to avoid court proceedings through effective communication, pre-action protocols and rent payment instalment plans.   Eddie, Paul and Steve delve into what mediation really means, why a customer focus could benefit landlords in the long run and how setting reasonable expectations between parties can resolve issues far quicker than you may think (especially in the current climate). Having mediated cases from £500 all the way up to £50,000, Steve explains a typical mediation journey, relationship management and why the pen, or in this case effective communication, is mightier than the sword.

FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS RICHARD HAS WORKED WITHIN THE AESTHETIC MEDICINE SECTOR, WITH MANY DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS – HELPING THEM TO LAUNCH AND TO COMMERCIALISE THOSE INITIATIVES. His background in software enabled him to bring iConsult – the first paperless client management system – to the sector, and last year saw him launch the first ever digital currency for the Aesthetic Market, along with a system that connects and links product manufacturers, practitioners and clients together and rewards best practice. His bestselling book “Changing Faces”, has helped thousands of people around the world launch and grow their own aesthetic businesses. As part of his consultancy business, Richard has worked with everyone, from a small independent practice just starting out, right the way through to big, multi-site chains, and has been involved in deals from one box of filler through to £3M of breast implants. Throughout his career Richard has worked with market-leading brands such as Allergan, Botox, Juvederm, ZO Skin Health, Regen PRP, Lynton Lasers, Hamilton Fraser, Aesthetic Source, Harley Academy, Schuco to name but a few. All this insight and experience lead to the creation of the Aesthetic Entrepreneurs with Richard as lead coach... and where he presents the Facebook Live broadcasts. In this Episode we'll be talking about: Business Development Strategies Knowledge based business models You can buy the Changing Face book on Amazon:- https://amzn.to/2xS5oA6 And connect with Richard here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcrawfordsmall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCrawfordSmall/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RCrawfordSmall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r_crawfordsmall Website: https://www.aesthetic-entrepreneurs.com A Bit about Fearless Business: Join our amazing community of Coaches, Consultants and Freelancers on Facebook: >> https://facebook.com/groups/ChargeMore And check out the Fearless Business website: >> https://fearless.biz  

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 for 2020, and wish all of their listeners a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year!

On the fourth episode of Money Bites by Smart Money People we're presenting a live special from the Insurance Choice Awards 2019, hosted by us - Smart Money People! We have a weekly dose of prank calls and in-studio discussions but this week we were lucky enough to chat with not one but FIVE of the biggest cheeses in the insurance industry, plus one special guest. (01:20) Irene Garcia from InsureandGo (4:00) Eddie Hooker from Hamilton Fraser (8:45) Adam Powell from Policy Expert & Sure Thing!  (11:26) James Blackham from By Miles (15:10) Jens Hartwig from Laka (18:30) Comedian Lucy Porter (20:31) Wasp Attack Prank Call (22:30) Reflections on a new FCA insurance report  You can reach us at hello@smartmoneypeople.com, on twitter at @SmartMoneyPPL or visit the site at smartmoneypeople.com (http://smartmoneypeople.com/) .

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 our latest podcast episode, Paul Shamplina, Brand Ambassador for Hamilton Fraser discusses with industry expert Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser about tax. Together they give their top tips for landlords when dealing with this challenging topic. Covered in this podcast: Recent changes to tax and the implications on tax planning for the future How mortgage interest relief is changing in 2017 The rise in company landlords and corporation tax The increase in stamp duty on second homes Changes to capital gains tax The reduction in the fair wear and tear allowance Relevant links: Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance mydeposits Property Redress Scheme Client Money Protect

Tim Frome discusses his role at Hamilton Fraser and the various products and services which he has been involved in developing during his time there The post An Interview with Tim Frome of Hamilton Fraser appeared first on The Landlord Law Blog.

For this episode, Paul Shamplina, Brand Ambassador for Hamilton Fraser and Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser and industry expert with over 20 years of experience, reflect on the year that has past. They provide a review of the industry for 2016 and discuss predictions of what to expect for 2017. This podcast covers: Right to Rent checks 1st February 2016 Enforcement changes within the industry and what could be implemented to help raise standards New laws that came into play on the 1st December, which allows landlords to obtain an eviction notice via the home office Mandatory Client Money Protection in 2017, whether this will be enforced and how this will help to raise standards Relevant links: Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance mydeposits Property Redress Scheme Client Money Protect  

Paul Shamplina, Brand Ambassador for Hamilton Fraser advises about Right to Rent and your legal requirements as a landlord or letting agent. This podcast covers: What Right to Rent is and why it was introduced The penalties available for landlords who fail to comply The types of tenancies and tenants that need to be checked What you need to do in order to comply with the law What to do if you cannot perform the appropriate Right to Rent checks Additional resources: Landlord checking services number: 0300 069 9799 Relevant links: Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance mydeposits Property Redress Scheme Client Money Protect

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

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

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