Lettings & Landlords - The Coping Mechanism
Landlords & Lettings – The Coping Mechanism is the go-to property podcast for landlords in Derbyshire looking for clear, practical advice on lettings, property management, rental market trends, and landlord legislation.
Hosted by Cope & Co., this podcast helps landlords stay informed on everything from tenant issues and compliance to maximising rental income, avoiding costly mistakes, and navigating changes in the private rented sector.
Whether you are a first-time landlord, a portfolio investor, or simply want expert insight into property letting in the UK, Landlords & Lettings – The Coping Mechanism delivers straightforward guidance, industry updates, and professional commentary with personality. If you are searching for a podcast about landlords, letting agents, rental property advice, or UK lettings legislation, this is the place to start.
Episodes
18 episodes
S2 Ep7 | Selling Your Rental Property
Are landlords really selling up in droves? If so, what’s the smartest way to do it?In this episode of The Coping Mechanism, Daren is joined by Annie and Simon Joyce to unpack one of the biggest questions facing landlords right now: shoul...
S2 Ep6 | Holding Rental Properties in a Limited Company
Should landlords hold their buy-to-let properties in a limited company?It’s one of the most common questions in property investing, and one of the most misunderstood.In this episode of The Coping Mechanism, Daren is joined by a Ne...
S2 Ep5 | LetSimple for Landlords Explainer
What if letting your property could actually be… simple?In this episode of The Coping Mechanism, Daren Cope introduces LetSimple; Cope & Co.’s streamlined approach to lettings and property management designed to remove stress, reduce...
S2 Ep4 | Making Tax Digital Explainer
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is coming, and for many self-employed individuals and landlords, the clock is already ticking.From April 2026, HMRC will begin phasing in new digital reporting rules based on your gross income from self-...
S2 Ep3 | Possession via Section 8
What does Section 8 possession really mean for landlords in today’s rental market? And how does it differ from Section 21 with the Renters’ Rights Act reshaping the lettings landscape?In this episode of The Coping Mechanism, Daren Cope i...
S2 Ep1 | The Abolishment of Section 21
In this episode, we dive into the abolishment of Section 21 and what it really means for landlords, tenants, and the future of the rental market.Joined by Annie Cope and Daren Cope, we unpack the legal changes, the reasoning behind the r...
S2 Ep2 | The End of Fixed Term Tenancies
In this episode, we explore the end of fixed-term tenancies and what this major shift means for landlords, tenants, and the private rental sector.Joined by Annie Cope and Daren Cope, we break down the move towards periodic tenancies, how...
EP 10 - Making The Switch
We sit down with the team to talk about switching lettings agents and touch on Rent Guarantee.
EP 9 - New Names, New Faces
James is joined by Cole, Chris & Harry to talk about all of the documentation requirements in the lettings industry and the importance of them!
EP 8 - Keep it easy, keep it breezy
The boys sit down and talk through some light hearted topics.
EP 7 - Cope & Community with Derby Community Trust
James & Daren sit down with Pete Collins, Business Development Manager with Derby Community Trust. An incredibly insightful episode that about a city that is very close to our hearts.
EP 6 - Estate Agents Dwindling?
The boys discuss the state of the estate and letting agents. What did you have for tea makes a return.
EP5 - Cope & Newcomers
The Newcomers have arrived to the Pod!Annie, Emma, Nina and Beth discuss their work life!Cope & Co.
EP4.1 - New Year Same Scrooge
The team are back after New Year but Scrooge is still lingering.James, Annie, Sean and Simon discuss Christmas and New Year. Cope & Co.
EP4 - Christmas Is Coming
The awesome foursome are back. James, Josh, Sean and Simon discuss all things Christmas. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!Cope & Co.
EP3 - Spilling The Tea On Insurance
Annie, Beth and Laura spill the beans on rent guarantee, insurances and spin the wheel.