Listen up landlords podcast

With Andy Burnham becoming the new Prime Minister this week and Anglela Rayner returning as Housing Secretary, we look at the new PM's record on rented homes – and ask what this could mean for the sector. 

We find out more about the NRLA’s new knowledge hubs, offering tailored content to reflect your personal property journey, and later look at the revised Housing, Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) rules. With new £7,000 on-the-spot fines for getting it wrong, we examine how the scheme will operate in practice – and how to ensure you are compliant.   

Meet the guests   

 We talk to our chief policy officer Chris Norris, who has worked alongside Andy Burnham on the board of the Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter, alongside  national journalist and finance expert Sarah Davidson. They explore what we can expect to see from the new PM and his track record when it comes to the private rented sector. Sarah is Metro’s award-winning consumer champion and money expert, specialising in personal finance, business, property and consumer affairs. 

In the latter part of the show we are joined by Ali Thomas, a former project manager for the HHSRS review at environmental health specialist firm RHE Global. She talks about what has changed, what this means for landlords and how to ensure you are compliant. 

We are also joined by our very own head of brand and content Alexandra Ly who guides us through the new Knowledge Hubs and how to get the most from them. 

How to watch  

You can listen and watch the podcast via the NRLA website, or your preferred streaming service. To watch the video, you will need to tune in on Spotify or watch on YouTube.  

If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email [email protected]    

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 

·       We have created a new checklist to help you make sure your homes are compliant. The comprehensive 31-page document includes a tick list and guidance notes on what to look out for. You can find this, and more about HHSRS and your responsibilities in our members’ guide here.   

·       The NRLA also runs a property standards and safety course outlining your obligations, which has been updated to include the new rules. To find out more and to book your place click here.     

·       Our knew knowledge hubs can be accessed here: First time landlord, Property investment, Tenancy management and Property management and maintenance. 

·       To find out more about RHE Global click here. 

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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