Listen up landlords podcast

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. 

They are 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. 

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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.  

More information  

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. 

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.