Landlord & Developers Beware! The Council Want to Catch You Out! | Des Taylor: Episode 72

Even experienced landlords and developers get caught, are you fully aware of the rules around HMOs, developments, and property compliance? Des Taylor, a specialist in defending property professionals, shares the worst cases he’s handled and reveals the common traps that can land you in fines, disputes, or legal trouble.From licensing pitfalls to hidden compliance issues, Des breaks down exactly what landlords and developers need to know to stay protected. He also explains practical steps to improve your approach, avoid mistakes, and navigate the complex world of property regulation with confidence.Contact Des:https://linkedin.com/in/desmondtaylor/https://landlordsdefence.co.uk/Property Developer Show:https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershowhttps://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-showhttps://facebook.com/propertydevelopershowJoin us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026!Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.Join the waitlist to be first to hear when tickets are released: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk/be-first-in-line-202600:00 Coming up00:32 Worst cases I’ve helped landlords & developers with02:13 How are councils getting it wrong?03:35 Common traps landlords & developers fall into06:55 Changing how people see landlords & developers 10:14 Ad: Property Developer Show & Tide11:45 Cont: Changing how people see landlords & developers 20:59 How do SME developers stay ahead of regulations23:52 New rules you must know27:58 Ad: Vast Commercial Finance28:47 Cont: New rules you must know46:19 How to get expert helpThank you to our sponsors:Tide Business - The all-in-one business finance platform designed to run your property business better. Open a Business Current account with them and spend £100 to get £50 cashback. T&C's apply. Sign up link:  https://glnk.io/91954/property-developer-show9gz.Promocode: PDSVast Commercial FinanceWebsite: https://vastcommercialfinance.com/Email: [email protected] Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.