Welcome to “Landlords’ Barometer #25” where I present trending topics for landlords.

For this edition, I am pleased to report some exclusive content:

1. New legislation in effect for smoke alarms and Section 21

Everyone in the PRS needs to be aware of these important new changes. I have summarised them and you can also watch our latest video – 5 instances when you would not be able to serve a Section 21 notice – which I recorded with RLA Policy Director David Smith.

2. EXCLUSIVE interview with high profile and controversial landlord Fergus Wilson

In this in-depth interview, Fergus says that, for every extra penny he has to pay in tax through the new tax changes for landlords, he will raise his rents by the same amount!

3. Get on board with Prop Tech!

Nick and I are honoured to have been asked to host this important event that seeks to explore the best innovations in property tech to give your business the digital edge!

Taking place in London on October 14, this is a “must attend” event for all lettings and estate agents. You can use our promotional code “FutureTribes10” to get a 10% discount off the ticket price. Click on the above link for more details.

4. A–Z of property tax expenses that can be claimed by landlords

In association with our tax partner, Rental Income Tax Advisors, we have created an A to Z Video Guide of the expenses that landlords can claim against their property business.

5. Some dates of interest:

The Autumn Property Investor Show, the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of UK & International residential property (and services) presented in Europe each year, returns to ExCeL London for its ‘Autumn edition’ on October 9 & 10.

You can register for your FREE tickets to the event by visiting the show website

The NALS Annual Lettings Conference is taking place at the Mermaid Theatre in London on November 12 with a wide array of top-class speakers to help agents find business in these challenging market conditions. The event is to be hosted by Kate Faulkner and is an opportunity to work “on” your business, not “in” it!

Find our more at the Conference Microsite

To finish, a few words about Property Industry Eye:

I would like to offer congratulations to EYE for the launch of their new forum, The Arena, and I look forward to contributing to it myself.

I would also like to acknowledge the team at Property Industry Eye for the investigative work they undertake behind the scenes to help keep our industry safe. Their recent reporting on a crowdfunding pitch being pulled is one such example.