Shropshire lettings specialists to hold webinar to help educate landlords ahead of Government reform changes
A Shropshire estate agents is hosting a free webinar to help landlords understand significant changes being brought about by Labour’s Renters Rights Bill.
Samuel Wood's online seminar, which will help landlords unlock strategies to safeguard their property portfolio amid new legislation and also help them avoid potential fines or prosecution, will run on Wednesday, February 12 from 6.30pm-8pm.
The webinar will delve into the transformative implications of the Renters Rights Bill 2025, which was last heard in parliament on January 14.
The Bill is expected to roll out in spring 2025 and implementation is anticipated from this October.
Louise Withers, Business Development Manager at Samuel Wood who is leading the webinar, said: “As a private residential landlord, understanding these significant changes is crucial to navigating the evolving landscape of rental regulations.
"We will explore how this legislation will affect your rights and responsibilities, ensuring you're well-equipped to adapt to the new legal framework.
“This reform is the biggest shake-up of the rental market since the Housing Act of 1989, more than 30 years ago,” she added.
During the session, experts from Samuel Wood will break down key provisions of the Bill, discuss the potential impact on rental agreements, and offer practical advice on compliance.
Alongside Louise, the panel of experts include Slawek Zalewski MARLA, Head of Lettings at Samuel Wood, Russell Griffin FNAEA MARLA, Co-Director and Andrew Cadwallader FNAEA MARLA, Co-Director.
The webinar will cover topics including the abolition of Section 21, rent increases and tenant empowerment, new grounds for possession and rent repayment orders.
Mr Zalewski said that without being properly informed, landlords could face a potential “compliance catastrophe”.
“We understand all too well that being a landlord can be hard work but new the reforms coming in this year, it won’t be getting any easier for current or would-be landlords,” he said.
“So many landlords could unknowingly fall foul of compliance simply through lack of knowledge and we believe it is our duty and responsibility to help educate and inform landlords across Shropshire and help them stay abreast of changes enforced by Government.
“As an ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents) accredited agent we are on top of these changes and help all our current landlords who rent their properties through us to stay compliant. But we want to ensure that those who are going it alone have the opportunity to become more educated on the ways in which they could be making errors,” he added.
Participants are asked to register for the free webinar at https://www.shropshirelandlordswebinar.co.uk/free-ticket-9774 , or by emailing expertadvice@samuelwood.co.uk or calling 01743 243000.
