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Portfolio Ep9: The Renters’ Rights Act 2025

In the final episode in this series of Portfolio, Sarah Taylor and Roseline Adedeji are guest hosts. They discuss the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 including what’s changed, what landlords should be aware of to ensure compliance, and they share some top tips to help you stay on the right side of the law.
 

Portfolio Ep8: Break Options & Termination

In this episode of Portfolio, Rosie and Seán discuss Break Options including exercising Termination Rights effectively and how to bring a tenancy to an end. They share their insights around Notices, Breaks and they also give some practical steps to take.

Portfolio Ep7: Ongoing Costs: Rent, Reviews & Service Charge

Podcast 7: Ongoing Costs: Rent Reviews & Service ChargesIn the seventh episode of this series, Rosie and Seán discuss Rent Structures, Rent Reviews and Incentives. They also cover service charge topics including Caps, Exclusions and Managing Exposure.

Portfolio Ep6: Alienation: Underletting, Assignment & AGAs

Podcast 6: Alienation: Underletting, Assignment & AGAsIn this episode, Rosie and Seán discuss Tenants’ Alienation Provisions including Assignment, Underletting and AGAs. They also chat about managing tenant mobility and understanding Lease Transfer options

Portfolio Ep5: FRI vs IRI, Repairs & Schedules of Condition

Podcast 5: FRI vs IRI, Repairs & Schedules of Condition
The topic of the fifth episode of Portfolio is: FRI vs IRI, Repairs & Schedules of Condition. Rosie Korcz and Seán Hackett also discuss Interim Schedules of Dilapidations if taking on a lease mid-term.
 
 

Portfolio Ep4: Fit-Outs, Alterations & Reinstatement

Episode 4: Fit-Outs, Alterations & Reinstatement
In the fourth episode of Portfolio, Rosie Korcz and Seán Hackett chat about Fit-Out and Alteration Controls and managing the risk for both parties. They also discuss Reinstatement Obligations including Preparing for End-of-Term Compliance.

Portfolio Ep3: Security of Tenure vs Contracting Out

Episode 3: Security of Tenure vs Contracting OutIn the latest episode of Portfolio, Rosie Korcz and Seán Hackett discuss the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Topics covered include Security of Tenure vs Contracting Out and the Options to Renew on Contracted-Out Leases.

Portfolio Ep2: Leases vs Licences & Agreements for Lease

Episode 2: Leases vs Licences & Agreements for Lease
In this episode of Portfolio, Rosie Korcz and Seán Hackett discuss Leases vs Licences & Agreements for Lease. Topics include getting the Occupation Structure right in leases and why Agreements for Lease are needed and why they matter.

Portfolio Ep1 - Davis Blank Furniss

In this first episode of Portfolio, Seán Hackett and Sarah Taylor from our Property Litigation team, discuss the Renters’ Rights Bill. It’s an essential listen for residential landlords in England.
Portfolio is the Property Law podcast from Davis Blank Furniss. It has been created for anyone who works in the Property sector and aims to help them navigate UK property law and legislation.
Produced by dBs Pro and Conker PR. Recorded by Oliver Hughes at dBs Institute Manchester.