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We're delighted to be joined by industry experts from HomeLet and PIB Insurance Brokers for our upcoming webinar, Protecting Your Property, taking place on Thursday 25 June, from 12 pm to 1 pm, online via zoom.

Here's introducing our expert speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise to help landlords better protect their properties and investments.

Joanna Dickens
Jo Dickens is Head of Business Development at Barbon Insurance Group, which trades under the brands HomeLet and Let Alliance. They specialise in providing market leading solutions to lettings and property management businesses. Jo leads strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives that support agents and landlords, with a focus on tenant referencing, risk management and customer experience. She works closely with key stakeholders to design and deliver service improvements, drive growth and strengthen long-term client relationships.

Having over 20 years’ experience in the letting sector and being a co-founder of Let Alliance, she remains passionate about the industry and is committed to delivering the best possible service to customers.

Phil Walker
Phil Walker Dip CII. is an Account Executive with over 35 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Specialising in property insurance and providing insurance solutions, advice and claims support to EMPO’s members for the last 20 years via PIB.

PIB Insurance Brokers are one of the UK's leading brokers and have particular expertise in creating insurance and risk management programmes to protect customers and their businesses.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from two highly experienced professionals, and register for free using the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LzdMpm58RcOIXC7MnkczlQ #/registration

The Government has published guidance explaining the investigatory powers now available to local councils under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

These powers are already in force and for most responsible landlords, their practical impact is likely to be ensuring that records and compliance documents are organised and easy to provide if requested.

The guidance also makes clear that councils must follow legal procedures and use these powers appropriately and proportionately.

We recommend members review their record-keeping and compliance processes as part of preparing for the wider Renters’ Rights Act changes taking effect during 2026.

You can read the full Government guidance here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/investigatory-powers-guidance-for-renters-rights-act-2025

Reminder for landlords: This is the last week to send the mandatory Government Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet to all your existing tenants before the 31st May Deadline!

Failure to do so may result in heavy fines, so make sure you comply and do the needful without leaving it to late.

Landlords, we’re already halfway through May! ⏳

If you have existing tenancies that started before 1 May 2026 and haven’t yet sent the mandatory Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet, now’s a good time to get it done before the 31 May deadline.

A few important things to remember:
✔️ Send the sheet as a PDF attachment or printed copy — a URL link alone is NOT legally sufficient
✔️ Ensure every named tenant receives a copy before the deadline
✔️ Get a signed confirmation or acknowledgement of receipt from the tenant.

🚨 If you can’t prove it, you haven’t complied.

Don’t leave it until the last minute. Here's the link to the sheet :⬇️https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69bc04b8f7b1c24d8e23ce60/The_Renters__Rights_Act_Information_Sheet_2026.pdf