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Episode 66: Landlords’ responses to the Renters’ Rights Act  

With the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act now in force we look at how landlords are responding to the new regulatory landscape. 

In the first part of the show we ask whether landlords are moving towards shorter term rentals as a result of the new Act and – with the loss of section 21 making it harder to get vacant possession – whether more landlord are looking to buy and sell with tenants in situ. 

We also take a look at how the changes coming in under the Act are impacting HMO landlords, many of whom believe they will be disproportionately affected by the changes. 

Meet the guests  

We talk to Merilee Karr, founding chair of the Short Term Accommodation Association and  CEO of short-term rentals company UnderTheDoormat Group about whether landlords are turning to short term rentals as a result of the Act.  

We also ask James Donohue, founder of Landlord Property Exchange, a platform allowing landlords to buy and sell homes with tenants in situ, whether interest has increased now it is more challenging to get vacant possession. 

And we speak to HMO landlord Lucy Lea, Managing Director of LEA Property Solutions about how she and other landlords like her are managing the changes coming in, specifically new rules on pets and children in HMO properties. 

We also hear from Theresa Wallace, chair of The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC) about its new partnership with the NRLA. 

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Listen Up Landlords is brought to you by the NRLA.  

Hosted by: Ben Beadle & Richard Blanco  

Produced by: Sally Walmsley  

Video Production: Alexandra Southerington  

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 the buy-to-let market, to support those just starting out and to share best practice.

Meet the presenters

Ben Beadle

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle bought his first rental home in London at the age of 20 and now has a portfolio of properties in the capital, focussing on student lets and HMOs. Starting out in property management, he was responsible for overseeing the merger of the NLA and RLA to create the NRLA in March 2020. Ben is committed to changing the narrative when it comes to private landlords and growing the association to bring about real political change and create a private rented sector that works for all.

Richard Blanco

Landlord and investor Richard Blanco started buying property in 2003 and has built a portfolio of rental homes across six London boroughs. He is a London Representative for the NRLA and organises and speaks at events across the capital. As well as presenting Listen Up Landlords Richard regularly appears on USA TV show House Hunters International and writes and comments on housing issues in the national and trade press.

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