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Episode 45: 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 NRLA landlord conference, along with the NRLA’s Rachael Stocks 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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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 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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