Listen Up Landlords podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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.

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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 full transcript of the show click here. 

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To visit our Renters' Rights Hub, packed with information and resources to help you manage the transition click here. 

The NRLA's award-winning training academy runs a comprehensive Renters' Rights Act training offer. Click here to book your place. 

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 Renters' Rights Act to the rollout of Making Tax Digital and the Government's proposals on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).

They also share their predictions for the year ahead, from the impact of tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget 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 press@nrla.org.uk  

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 full transcript of the show click here. 

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• 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 more information, and to book, click here.
• To visit our Renters' Rights Hub, packed with information and resources to help you manage the transition click here. 
• The NRLA's award-winning training academy runs a comprehensive Renters' Rights Act training offer. Click here to book your place. 

In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_) 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 mortgage brokers 3MC and Freddie Bloor senior director of property investment platform and NRLA partner GetGround. 

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 Renters' Rights Bill. 

The team is also joined by Emma Grant, head of trade experience & commercial partnerships at new NRLA partner Checkatrade. 

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 new minimum energy efficiency standards 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 email press@nrla.org.uk   

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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To download a transcript of the podcast click here. 

If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA click here. 

For more information on NRLA partner GetGround click here. 

For more details on NRLA partner Checkatrade click here. 

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.

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For a transcript of the show click here.

For more detail on the new proposals, click here.

For help with retrofitting your rental property why not take the NRLA Training Academy retrofit course?

NRLA partner, retrofitting experts Domna also offers exclusive discounts for NRLA members - for more information click here.

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In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  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 delayed by what housing minister Matthew Pennycook described as 'serious flaws' in the legislation.

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.

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If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords.

For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk 

For more information on Sue's tax courses click here – 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 full transcript of the show click here.

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.

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To download a transcript of the podcast 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 click here. 

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  take a look at the Autumn budget and its impact on landlords and their businesses.

Ben and Richard are joined by Sheena Parker, of St James's Place 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 Government's decision to once more freeze Local Housing Allowance rates, and the impact this will have on those in receipt of benefits - and the landlords who house them.

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If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords.

For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk 

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 full transcript of the show click here.

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords 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 recent report from Paragon 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 launch of two new courses from the NRLA Training Academy, we shine a spotlight on mental health.

The award-winning academy's new mental health in housing course 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.

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In addition to the PRS Mental Health in Housing course, the NRLA Training Academy is also launching a course for those working in social housing, with more information available here.

If you are a landlord struggling with your mental health, you can find more information here.

For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk   

To access a transcript of the podcast 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.  

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 press@nrla.org.uk   

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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·       Our Renters' Rights Bill hub  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 policyenquiries@nrla.org.uk.  

·       The NRLA's annual Landlord Conference, 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, click here.

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 NRLA landlord conference, 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 here. 

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. To access the recording click here.

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·       To listen to the podcast click here and if you enjoy it please spread the word on social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords 

·       To download a transcript of the podcast, click here. 

·       For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk   

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.