Listen Up Landlords podcast
Are you a new landlord just starting out in the business, or an experienced investor looking for the inside track on what’s going on in the private rented sector? If so, Listen Up Landlords is the podcast for you. Brought to you by the UK's largest landlord membership organisation, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) it will bring you the very best information, insight and analysis when it comes to renting homes, along with practical advice on how to make the best of your properties. Presenters, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle - a landlord himself - and landlord, property developer and broadcaster Richard Blanco will be joined each month by expert guests from across the industry to shine a light on the issues affecting you and your lettings. This could be anything from new legislation and tax changes to boosting your kerb appeal. By landlords, for landlords, Listen Up Landlords will feature stories and views from individuals from the buy-to-let market, to support those just starting out and to share best practice. About the NRLA The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is the UK's largest membership organisation for private residential landlords, supporting and representing over 110,000 members and associates. We support and represent private residential landlords across England and Wales, providing expertise, support and resources, campaigning on behalf of our member and promoting the contribution landlords make in the provision of safe, legal and secure homes. Find out more at www.nrla.org.uk
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Episode 61: New rules on pets and the student landlord challenge
01/22/2026
Episode 61: New rules on pets and the student landlord challenge
With implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act now just a few months away, we look at two key elements of the legislation – new rules on pets and the unique challenges faced by student landlords. Presenters Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco are joined by Sandy Bastin, Director of Resolution, of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and Scott Fryer, policy manager at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. With many landlords concerned about pet damage, Sandy outlines the scale of the issue, outlining the importance of detailed condition reports pre-tenancy, and how to approach claims, with Scott addressing the grey area around the suitability of certain pets for certain types of properties. Landlord Support Adviser, Connor Cathcart joins us to talk about calls coming into the Landlord Support Line this month, and letting agent Sally Hatcher, founder of Sally Hatcher Estates joins us to talk about student lets. Sally, who works with landlords and students in Canterbury, talks about challenges landlords are facing around notice periods this academic year and the likely impact on the sector going forward. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. To read a . More information To visit our Renters’ Rights Hub, packed with information and resources to help you manage the transition The NRLA’s award-winning training academy runs a comprehensive Renters' Rights Act training offer. to book your place.
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Episode 60: Your Christmas Special
12/18/2025
Episode 60: Your Christmas Special
Presenters Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco host a special festive edition of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, looking back over the last 12 months and ahead to what 2026 has in store. Ben and Richard are joined by Russell Quirk, founder of Proper PR, Andy Graham from the HMO Podcast, Kim Opszala, landlord and founder of Komo Properties and Lucian Cook, Head of UK Residential Research at Savills. They unpack the latest on all things private rented sector, and reflect on the changes up ahead in 2026, from the implementation of the to the rollout of and the Government’s proposals on They also share their predictions for the year ahead, from the impact of tax changes announced in the to the cost of borrowing – and the effect of all of these on the supply of homes to rent. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. To read a . More information We are hosting a webinar looking at the Renters' Rights Act in relation to student lettings on January 7th. The event, sponsored by RentGuarantor, will look at what you need to do to prepare and how to stay compliant and will include a live Q&A. For To visit our Renters’ Rights Hub, packed with information and resources to help you manage the transition The NRLA’s award-winning training academy runs a comprehensive Renters' Rights Act training offer. to book your place.
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Episode 59: A Budget Special
12/04/2025
Episode 59: A Budget Special
Days after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second budget, we take a deep dive into what the announcements mean for you. Rates of income tax from property income will increase by two percentage points from April 2027, a move which the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has recognised will hit landlords in the pocket, force rents up and hit the supply of homes. Other measures that will affect landlords include a so-called ‘mansion tax’ – a council tax surcharge which will be introduced for properties valued at over £2 million and will be introduced in April 2028. Our presenters Ben and Richard are joined by David Fell, lead analyst from Hamptons, Chris Norris, the NRLA's chief policy officer and Professor Christine Whitehead, Emeritus Professor of Housing Economics at the London School of Economics, to address all the key questions, from the likely impact of tax changes on the supply on homes, to the potential effects of the ‘mansion tax’ on larger HMOs. , or tune in on your preferred streaming service. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. To read a . More information To read The NRLA’s award-winning training academy runs a number of affordable finance and tax courses.
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Episode 58: Are you Making Tax Digital ready?
10/22/2025
Episode 58: Are you Making Tax Digital ready?
HMRC tax boss Jonathan Athow joins presenters Ben and Richard to talk all things ahead of next year’s April deadline. Jonathan, who is Director General for Customer Strategy and Tax Design at HMRC, answers key questions on how the new system will work, and what landlords can do now to prepare. Landlords with an eligible income above £50,000 will need to join MTD in April 2026, those with over £30,000 in April 2027, with incomes over £20,000 mandated in April 2028. Now, with just six months to go until the first date, it’s vital you make sure you know what your obligations will be. Our presenters Ben and Richard ask all the key questions on everything from arrangements affecting to compatible software options Hannah Kenyon talks about the calls coming in to the Landlord Support Team this month, and, with Awaab's Law to be extended into the private rented sector under the Renters’ Rights Bill, we look at the issue of damp and mould in rented homes and how to tackle it. The team is joined by Larry Russen, chartered building surveyor at Russen & Turner and Christopher Thomas, director at mould control firm, and NRLA partner, ArcAirTech to talk about the causes of mould and how to effectively treat it. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. To read a . More information · To read the NRLA’s . · To read more about Making Tax Digital regarding joint ownership properties and other tricky topics · For an opportunity to learn more about MTD and to talk to tax experts and HMRC about its implications, why not join us for our annual in Liverpool on 5th November 2025. We have an exclusive lightning session all about MTD and how to make the transition as seamless as possible. · You can also sign up for our exclusive MTD eClassroom course. Run by expert tax trainers at our award-winning training academy the course will run through everything you need to be MTD ready, with lots of practical tips and advice on how to make the transition as smooth as possible.
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Episode 57: Landlord tax myths debunked and conference latest
09/26/2025
Episode 57: Landlord tax myths debunked and conference latest
Leading economist Paul Johnson, former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies and now provost of Queen's College Oxford, joins the Listen Up Landlords team this month, following months of speculation on landlord tax. Paul debunks the myth that landlords are under-taxed relative to owner-occupiers and warns that any moves to make it more expensive to be a landlord will mean higher rents and fewer properties available to rent – a point the NRLA has been hammering home to Government for some time. With on everything from Capital Gains Tax through to Stamp Duty and he criticises what he describes as ‘kite-flying’, and has called for a comprehensive review of the taxation of housing and property with view to creating a long-term strategy for the sector. Elsewhere, NRLA support team leader Samuel Blackhurst talks about the calls coming into the phonelines on all things Renters’ Rights Bill, and Rachael Stocks, NRLA deputy director of marketing shares all the very latest on plans for the , to be held in Liverpool this November. Presented by TV’s Steph McGovern and with speakers including and other big names from across the industry, this year’s event is not to be missed, so be sure to If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email More information: To read a . To finds out more about the For everything you need to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu.
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Episode 56: Selling with tenants in situ and the new Decent Home Standard
08/28/2025
Episode 56: Selling with tenants in situ and the new Decent Home Standard
Selling with tenants in situ is becoming increasingly popular according to new NRLA partner Landlord Property Exchange (LPE), and this month NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the pros and cons of this approach. LPE founder James Donohue joins the team, along with landlord Sandra Towers who has sold a number of tenanted properties in this way, and said the approach can work well for all involved. Hannah Kenyon, of the NRLA’s landlord support team, discusses the calls the association has been receiving on student tenancies, with the new academic year set to start in the coming weeks. And, with the Government currently consulting on a new Decent Homes Standard for the sector, Alan Davies, a chartered environmental health practitioner and Director of Housing at RRE Global joins the show to talk about what this will mean for landlords, and the local authorities tasked with enforcing the new rules. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To read a . To read more about the . To find out more about
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Episode 55: Pets amendment and solving the empty homes crisis
07/24/2025
Episode 55: Pets amendment and solving the empty homes crisis
n this month's episode of presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco welcome Lord de Clifford, the peer responsible for tabling the latest pet amendment to the A Government amendment last month reversed an earlier pledge that would have allowed landlords to require damage insurance as a condition of accepting a pet. However, Lord de Clifford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, , which would enable landlords to take an additional ‘pet deposit’ of three weeks’ rent where a pet request is accepted – something the NRLA has been campaigning for, for some time. Along with NRLA chief policy officer Chris Norris, Lord de Clifford talks about the challenges that came with the Government’s initial pledge – and the benefits of his amendment, which will not require tenants to pay ongoing premiums. Hannah Kenyon, representing the NRLA support team, talks about the calls coming into the phone lines this month, with a distinctly summery feel, as we enter the holiday season. Later, the podcast team is also joined by Chris Bailey of campaign group, Action on Empty Homes. With an estimated 700,000 homes lying empty in England alone – a figure that is continuing to rise – he talks about the important role landlords can play in bringing properties back into use, as well as the impact of Government legislation. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email More information To download a transcript of the podcast For all the latest on the progress of the For more information on the work of click here. ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA
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Episode 54: Unpacking the spending review and support for those struggling to find affordable homes
06/26/2025
Episode 54: Unpacking the spending review and support for those struggling to find affordable homes
In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss last month’s spending review – with the private rented sector notable by its absence. Richard and Ben are joined by Chris Walker of Chamberlain Walker Economics and Russell Quirk, co-founder of ProperPR to talk about the Government’s spending plans, with £39billion allocated for social homes to rent over the next 10 years. They examine the 1.5 million housebuilding target over the next four years and look at the challenges and opportunities up ahead – and what impact this might have on the PRS. Hannah Kenyon, representing the NRLA support team, talks about the calls coming into the phone lines this month, focussing on the impact of proposed changes to minimum energy efficiency standards. The team is also joined by Ben Rayner of London-based Good Place Lettings, a social letting agency which matches vulnerable tenants on low incomes with suitable homes in the private rented sector. He talks about the growing number of landlords interested in this market, and the levels of support available to help sustain those tenancies. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To download a transcript of the podcast If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA
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Renters' Rights: the timescale for change and all the latest on landlord training
06/05/2025
Renters' Rights: the timescale for change and all the latest on landlord training
In this month's episode of presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the timetable for change once the gets Royal Assent. Richard and Ben are joined by Robin Stewart a partner at Anthony Gold solicitors and Andrew Ralph, managing director for lettings from of Leaders Romans Group to talk about the timetable for change – and potential sticking points. Hannah Kenyon, representing the NRLA support team, talks about the calls coming into the phone lines this month, focussing on r And Alex Nolan, senior training manager, joins the team to discuss the new NRLA training app, set to be released later this month, as well as the vast array of courses now on offer via the If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To download a transcript of the podcast If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA For all the latest on the Renters' Rights Bill visit For details of the full range of
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Episode 52: Listen Up Landlords Live! Renters Rights, energy efficiency and investment
04/25/2025
Episode 52: Listen Up Landlords Live! Renters Rights, energy efficiency and investment
April marked a very special month for the Listen Up Landlords team, with our first LIVE podcast recording – complete with studio audience – at Manchester’s MediaCity. Hot on the heels of our our team of expert speakers addressed all the major issues affecting the sector at the moment, from the impact of the impending to proposed new . William Reeve, chief executive of and Carlyn Jermyn, solicitor and chief executive of discussed the Renters’ Rights Bill, with Anna Moore, chief executive of and James Kent, chief innovation officer at the NRLA and taking on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Experienced investor, developer and NRLA trainer Henry Davis and James Donohue of Landlord Property Exchange completed the line-up, looking at the health of the sector – and any up-and-coming investment hotspots. Fronted, as ever, by our presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and landlord Richard Blanco, the chat show-style discussion covered everything from how landlords could get caught out under the new Bill, to what you can do now to prepare for change up ahead – with the panel also answering questions submitted by NRLA members. To As ever, if you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. And for all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu.
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Episode 51: Landlord affordability and finding the right tradesperson
03/27/2025
Episode 51: Landlord affordability and finding the right tradesperson
In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the issue of affordability in the private rented sector – and challenge of finding the right tradesperson when you need them. Ben and Richard are joined by Doug Hall, director of and Freddie Bloor senior director of property investment platform and NRLA partner They talk interest rates, examine the current start of the mortgage market and explore the impact of increased costs on the sector – asking whether these pressures are forcing landlords to reconsider their future in the market. Hannah Kenyon, representing the NRLA support team, talks about the calls coming into the phone lines this month, focussing on the impact of proposed changes under the The team is also joined by Emma Grant, head of trade experience & commercial partnerships at She shares her tips on getting the right person for the job and – with a 166,000 shortfall in qualified tradespeople across the country – discusses what needs to happen to fill the skills gap, not least with set to increase demand exponentially. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To download a transcript of the podcast If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA For For
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Episode 50: Unpacking the Government's energy efficiency plans
02/28/2025
Episode 50: Unpacking the Government's energy efficiency plans
Our 50th episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords sees hosts NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and presenter Richard Blanco examine the latest Government proposals around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Landlords whose rental homes have an EPC rating below ‘C’ will need to spend up to £15,000 per property to reach the new minimum standard, with just five years to go until the 2030 deadline. Ben and Richard are joined by James Kent, the NRLA’s chief innovation officer; Andrew Parkin, from the Property Energy Professionals Association and Chris Rogal, a London-based portfolio landlord, to unpack the plans and what they mean for landlords. Danny McKeown-Henshall a team leader on the NRLA support team, shares some of members’ most common questions to the advice line since the proposals were published. We also run through the NRLA's calls when it comes to the plans. The association wants the Government to increase the lead-in time for change to 10 years, introduce a comprehensive funding plan to support landlords making improvements and commit to tackling the massive shortfall in qualified tradespeople. More information For a For more detail on the new proposals, . For help with NRLA partner, retrofitting experts Domna also offers exclusive discounts for NRLA members - If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email
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Episode 49: Leasehold and succession planning
01/30/2025
Episode 49: Leasehold and succession planning
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a look the issue of leasehold and the importance of succession planning. The 2024 Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act was one of the few pieces of legislation that was hurried through at the end of the last parliament, however planned changes have been Ben and Richard are joined by Roger Southam, former Chair of Leasehold Advisory Service, LEASE and NRLA Public Affairs Manager Ellie Bateman, who leads on leasehold for the association to talk about the issues and the challenges when it comes to making changes. With the Renters’ Rights Bill moving up to the Lords, Hannah Kenyon who works with our Landlord Support Team, talks us through the latest calls we have been receiving on the new amendments, including questions on rent in advance. And later in the show we are joined by Sue Bryer, a portfolio landlord and NRLA trainer who is looking at the issue of succession planning and what you need to take into consideration when looking to the future. More information If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email For more information on Sue’s – and remember the fee for attending is tax deductible! ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. To read a .
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Episode 48 – A Christmas Special
12/18/2024
Episode 48 – A Christmas Special
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and landlord Richard Blanco welcome a panel of guests to look back over the last 12 months and ahead to 2025. It has been a year of change, with a new Government bringing forward new legislation in the form of the Renters’ Rights Bill with new minimum EPC ratings also on the cards for landlords going forward. The supply crisis blighting the private rented sector continues, with 21 households competing for every home advertised to let, and rents rising as a result. To unpack all this, and more, Ben and Richard are joined by Jeni Browne, Business Development Director at Mortgage Finance Brokers, Sarah Davidson, consumer champion and financial journalist, Kristjan Byfield, letting agent and founder of proptech firm The Depositary and landlord, Sarah Watt. Covering everything from the change in Government and mortgages and finance to the regulation change up ahead, the panel takes stock of where we are now before some horizon scanning as to what we can expect to see over the next 12 months. If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. More information To ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. If you would like further details on how to
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Episode 47: The Budget Unpacked
11/29/2024
Episode 47: The Budget Unpacked
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a look at the Autumn budget and its impact on landlords and their businesses. Ben and Richard are joined by Sheena Parker, of who will discuss the impact of announcements including the increase of the stamp duty surcharge on additional homes from 3% to 5%, and what we can expect to see happen in the sector as a result. With temperatures plummeting this month, NRLA compliance specialist Catherine Behdad looks at the calls we have been receiving to the Landlord Support Team. And later in the show we are joined by Cara Pacitti from the Resolution Foundation, along with landlord Vikki Baptie, who specialises in housing low income households. They will be talking about the , and the impact this will have on those in receipt of benefits - and the landlords who house them. More information If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. To read a .
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Episode 46: HMOs and mental health in housing
10/25/2024
Episode 46: HMOs and mental health in housing
In this episode of presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the renewed popularity of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and address the issue of mental health in the private rented sector. Ben and Richard are joined by Russell Anderson, Commercial Director at Paragon Bank and HMO landlord Andy Graham to talk about the increase in the number of landlords investing in this type of property. A showed increasing numbers of aspiring portfolio landlords are targeting HMOs, with NRLA research revealing the number of landlords with HMOs in their portfolios has risen from 17% to 22% in the last decade alone. We look at the reasons for this, the changing face of HMOs and the challenges facing the sector over coming years, particularly in the student sector. Landlord support team leader Danny McKeown Henshall fills us in on the hot topics on the NRLA phone lines this month, and, to mark . The award-winning academy’s new will help private sector landlords identify common mental health disorders and develop strategies for prevention, intervention, and support. The Listen Up Landlords team is joined by expert trainer Mike O’Hara to talk about the issue of mental health in the PRS, what landlords can do to support tenants and, where they can turn for support, if they find themselves struggling. More information In addition to the , the NRLA Training Academy is also launching a course for those working in If you are a . For all podcast enquiries email To ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu.
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Episode 45: A Renters' Rights Bill Special
09/27/2024
Episode 45: A Renters' Rights Bill Special
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a deep dive into the contents of the Government’s new Renter’s Rights Bill Ben and Richard are joined by Theo Plowman of the British Property Federation (BPF), landlord Carolyn Uphill, whose portfolio includes student lets, and NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris. The team unpacks the contents of the new Bill in terms of the key differences between the new proposals and the previous administration’s Renters (Reform) Bill, and the likely consequences. Carolyn discusses the impact on the student market and the student repossession ground, with Theo discussing the impact of other elements of the legislation. Chris explains what happens next in terms of the progression of the Bill through Parliament – and the work the NRLA is doing in lobbying MPs for sensible tweaks to the proposed new legislation to ensure it is fair to both landlords and tenants. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information · Our is your comprehensive resource for navigating these reforms and will be kept up to date as the legislation progresses. As part of that, we have published answers to a range of frequently asked questions. If your question isn’t covered, feel free to email out team at . · The, being held on November 6 will offer a unique opportunity for property professionals to find out more about the Bill - and the changes we can expect to see - from expert speakers from across the industry. Tickets for the event, which will be held at Birmingham's NEC, are selling fast, so to find out more and book your place, .
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King’s Speech: the lowdown
07/25/2024
King’s Speech: the lowdown
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords – hot on the heels of our post-election recording – presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco speak to the NRLA’s deputy director for policy Meera Chindooroy. Meera gives us the lowdown on what was – and wasn’t – in the King’s Speech and what we can expect to happen next. The team is also joined by landlord, investor and developer Charlotte Edwards, who will be addressing this year’s , along with the NRLA’s Rachael Stock to talk more about what the bigger and better 2024 event has in store. To find out more about the NRLA's key asks of the new government click . NRLA members can also access the recording of an exclusive webinar on the legislative commitments set to be outlined in the King's Speech, which was held on 24 July. More information · To and if you enjoy it please spread the word on social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords · To · For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu.
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Episode 43: Election reaction
07/11/2024
Episode 43: Election reaction
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords – hot on the heels of our June recording – presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco speak to professionals from across the property industry on Labour’s landslide win in the 4 July election. Ben and Richard are joined by Kate Faulkner, managing director of Property Checklists, Russell Quirk, founder and managing director of Proper PR and David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors for their initial reactions to the election result – and what they expect to see happen next. To For more information on the content of the King’s Speech, which will follow the state opening of Parliament on 17 July, keep an eye on our news site and social media channels – with the August episode of Listen Up Landlords set to take a deep dive into Labour’s priorities for the coming Parliamentary session. NRLA members are also invited to an exclusive webinar on the legislative commitments set to be outlined in the King's Speech. The free webinar will run from 12-1pm on Wednesday 24 July, with more details available on our . More information For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu.
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Episode 42: A General Election Special
06/28/2024
Episode 42: A General Election Special
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco talk all things election – with the big day less than a week away. Ben and Richard are joined by a trio of guests, John Midgely, partner at Seddons, Theresa Wallace, Chair at the Lettings Industry Council and Portico’s John Williams. Nothing will be off the table as we examine what the manifestos of the leading political parties have to offer landlords and tenants when it comes to housing policy. With plans to reform the rental sector left in limbo after the prime minister called the snap election, the major parties have all made significant pledges about what they would do should they come to power. You can read our breakdown of the here. To and if you enjoy it please spread the word on social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords More information To For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu.
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Episode 41: Local authority enforcement and property fraud
05/30/2024
Episode 41: Local authority enforcement and property fraud
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco examine the issue of local authority enforcement following the publication of a by the NRLA. Ben and Richard are joined by James Wood, head of policy for the NRLA and Julia Morris, assistant director of regulatory services from Waltham Forest Council to discuss the findings, which uncovered huge disparities between enforcement work carried out in different local authority areas. Julia discusses Waltham Forest’s approach and the challenges faced by local authorities when it comes to enforcing standards. You can . Later in the show we are joined by John Daw, chief executive of NRLA partner Title Guardian, who talks about the shadowy world of property fraud, common tactics and how you can protect yourself and your portfolio. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To read a . For the . For , including exclusive NRLA discounts click here. To sign up for the free .
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Episode 40: Renters (Reform) amendments and permitted development rights
04/29/2024
Episode 40: Renters (Reform) amendments and permitted development rights
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords – recorded before last week’s rental reform debate in the Commons – NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss important Ben and Richard are joined by HMO landlord and podcaster Andy Graham, and consumer champion and financial journalist Sarah Davidson, who discuss how the proposed changes will affect landlords and tenants. We also hear from John Blackwood, Chief Executive of the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), who discusses how legislation change in Scotland has affected the rental market north of the border and the impact that has had on supply. From the NRLA’s landlord support team, Danny McKeown-Henshall joins the team to outline the hot topics when it comes to the phonelines, and planning specialist Alison Broderick discusses the latest Government consultation on permitted development rights. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word, using the hashtag #listenuplandlords on your social media channels. More information For all podcast enquiries, please contact ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu.
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Episode 39: New research on landlords and the economy and changes ahead for EPCs
03/22/2024
Episode 39: New research on landlords and the economy and changes ahead for EPCs
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco examine showing smaller landlords in the PRS contribute £45billion to the UK economy, and support almost 400,000 jobs. The report, by PwC, was commissioned by the NRLA in partnership with Paragon Bank and Ben and Richard are joined by Paragon’s Mortgages Managing Director, Richard Rowntree to discuss the findings, along with landlord Suzanne Smith of the Independent Landlord blog. Catherine Behdad, of the NRLA’s landlord support team, discusses the calls we have been receiving on rental reform, and the team is also joined by Andrew Parkin of the Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) who talks about upcoming changes to the way EPCs are calculated. He outlines what these changes will look like, and what they will mean for landlords. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To read a . You can
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Episode 38: Landlord taxation and holiday lets
02/26/2024
Episode 38: Landlord taxation and holiday lets
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco examine the thorny issue of landlord taxation. Ben and Richard are joined by Stuart Adam, a senior economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, who believes that measures introduced by former Chancellor George Osborne are harming tenants by forcing rents up. He says that in his opinion the Government should restore the deduction for finance costs in full (mortgage interest relief) and get rid of the additional dwelling supplement in stamp duty, changing the existing tax system to make it fairer for landlords. With XL Bully attacks and the new Government ban making the headlines in recent months, Samuel Blackhurst from the NRLA's Landlord Support Team talks about some of the calls the association has received on the issue. And later in the show we are joined by former landlord and letting agent Claire Empson, who has sold her rental properties to invest in a holiday let, and Avril Roberts, Senior Policy Adviser from the Country Land and Business Association. Avril says more and more members, many of whom operate in the agricultural sector, are diversifying into holiday lets to mitigate the impact of Brexit, which has seen them lose important farming subsidies. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To read a . For the latest on the NRLA campaign on . For the .
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Episode 37: Licensing issues & ebike safety warning
01/25/2024
Episode 37: Licensing issues & ebike safety warning
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco examine frustrations with local licensing schemes, and safety issues around ebikes and escooters that may be stored in your rental properties. Ben and Richard are joined by landlord Karen Gregory who has had to wait for years for one of her licensing applications to be processed, and Russell Moffatt, whose Metastreet software was developed to help local authorities process applications. With temperatures plummeting this month, Landlord Support Team leader Danny McKeown-Henshall talks boilers – and the importance of ensuring you have the correct documentation. Later in the show we are joined by Charlie Pugsley, Assistant Commissioner at London Fire Brigade, who shares the latest data on ebike and e-scooter fires – the fastest growing fire risk in the capital. Last year alone three people died and more than 50 people were injured as a result of fires started by these vehicles, with Charlie discussing advice you can give to your tenants, to keep them – and your properties – safe. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To read a . For more information on . For information from London Fire Brigade on .
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Episode 36 – An NRLA Christmas Special
12/19/2023
Episode 36 – An NRLA Christmas Special
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle Richard Blanco welcome a panel of guests to look back over the last 12 months and forward to 2024. This was the year to Government finally published its Renters (Reform) Bill, at the same time as – following years of low interest rates – base rate hit 5.25% and average mortgage rates rose to well over 6%. The supply crisis in the Private Rented Sector has worsened, with latest figures from Zoopla indicating on average 25 people are looking at every available property to rent. But its not all doom and gloom. The NRLA has seen wins in areas such as rental reform, with the Government making a number of concessions as a result of NRLA campaigning, as well as u-turning on the introduction of unrealistic minimum EPC C energy efficiency standards. It has also announced plans to reverse the freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates and end the practice of disaggregating HMOs. Ben and Richard are joined by Kate Faulkner, Managing Director of Property Checklists, Russell Quirk, Managing Director at Proper PR, James Kent, Managing Director and founder of compliance firm Safe2 and Martin Reynolds, Chief Executive of Simply Biz Mortgages to unpick the changes we have seen over the past year, and what we can expect to see happen next. . If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. More information To download a transcript of the podcast ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA For all podcast enquiries email
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Episode 35 - A Rental Reform Special
11/30/2023
Episode 35 - A Rental Reform Special
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle Richard Blanco shine the spotlight on the progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill, promising the biggest shake up of the PRS in decades. Ben and Richard are joined by Unipol chief executive Paddy Jackman, Tim Briggs, managing director of Legal Mentor and landlord Nick Duncan to discuss the very latest on the Bill’s progress through Parliament, and the potential implications for landlords. (Please note, the podcast was recorded just as the committee stage was coming to an end.) Covering everything from the courts, issues around student lets and recent changes to LHA rates, the panel discussion also addresses concerns over the proposed timetable for change. If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To download a transcript of the podcast If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA
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Episode 34: Energy efficiency and the affordability crisis
11/01/2023
Episode 34: Energy efficiency and the affordability crisis
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle Richard Blanco look at the Government’s decision to abandon its plan to introduced a minimum EPC rating of C in rental homes. Ben and Richard talk to James Kent of NRLA compliance arm Safe2 about the decision and what it means, and to landlord Jill Lloyd who had already sold homes over fears they wouldn’t meet new standards, as well as paid for expensive improvements to others. Danny McKeown-Henshall of the NRLA Landlord Advice Team joins us for our regular update on the hot topics on the support line, and, with the Bank of England estimating that by 2025, 40% of landlords will not have enough rent to cover their mortgage payments, we look at the affordability crisis facing the sector. Mortgage broker Peter Vandervennin and Andy Ralph MD of Lettings at Leaders Romans Group join the team to discuss just how many people are affected and how they are coping. If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To download a transcript of the podcast If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA
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Episode 33: Lets with Pets and Conference Season
09/28/2023
Episode 33: Lets with Pets and Conference Season
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle Richard Blanco look at the issue of pet friendly lets, and look ahead to Party Conference season, and the work the NRLA will be doing to represent landlords. We welcome Ben Parker, public affairs manager at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, to the show to discuss the challenges of pet friendly letting – as well as potential solutions – in light of the Government’s plans for rental reform. He is joined by Frances Boyt of ARLA Propertymark, giving the agents’ views on the issue and shining a light on what they can see happening on the ground. Joseph Taylor of the Landlord Advice Team joins us for our regular update on the hot topics on the support line, and, as conference season looms, we ask what might we glean from the political parties’ manifestos? NRLA deputy policy director Meera Chindooroy talks about what we can expect to see, and the work the association will be doing at the Conservative and Labour Party events. If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To download a transcript of the podcast If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA
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Episode 32: Trade troubles and garden maintenance
08/30/2023
Episode 32: Trade troubles and garden maintenance
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle Richard Blanco look at the rising cost of building materials and the challenges in sourcing labourers for development and improvement works. The most recent data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows that 87% of FMB members said the cost of materials has increased and 75% said that this would lead to an increase in the price they charge to the customer. More than half - 51% - said the lack of available labour had delayed jobs. Ben and Richard talk Jeremy Gray, Head of Policy & Public Affairs at the Federation Of Master Builders and developer and landlord Charlotte Edwards, about their experiences, and whether things are starting to change. Joseph Taylor of the Landlord Advice Team joins us for our regular update on the hot topics on the support line, before we talk to Sandy Bastin Head of Tenancy Deposit Services at TDS about outdoor spaces, including where responsibility lies when it comes to tending gardens and common areas of dispute. If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To download a transcript of the podcast If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA
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