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Episode 19 – Shared houses and tackling pests
Podcast - Episode 19 - Transcript
Last updated: 28/07/2022 at 07:53 - 110.37 KB
In this edition of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_) take a look at the unique challenges - and benefits - of letting shared homes.
Guests David Smith, a partner at JMW Solicitors and HMO landlord Andy Graham talk to Ben and Richard about everything from planning and legislation, to what to do if one of your tenants stops paying rent.
Catherine Behdad looks at the issues concerning landlords calling our support line this month, with Natalie Bungay, Technical & Compliance Manager, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) joining the show to talk about common issues with pests in domestic properties, and who is responsible for dealing with them, landlord or tenant.
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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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.
Previous Episodes
Episode 1. A new beginning - is this the shape of things to come for the PRS?
Podcast - Episode 1 - Transcript
Last updated: 29/01/2021 at 09:46 - 118.70 KB
Episode 2: Boosting energy performance and the furnished/unfurnished debate
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Last updated: 25/02/2021 at 14:41 - 104.45 KB
Episode 3: Adaptation crisis in the PRS? As well as top tips for becoming a young landlord
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Last updated: 26/03/2021 at 14:26 - 100.82 KB
Episode 4: Debt management in a pandemic – and keeping your tenants safe
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Last updated: 30/04/2021 at 14:17 - 129.09 KB
Episode 5: TV’s Martin Roberts talks buying at auction and online agents take on the high street
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Last updated: 28/05/2021 at 14:20 - 106.67 KB
Episode 6: The state of the courts post-Covid-19 and ethical lettings
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Last updated: 02/07/2021 at 12:15 - 105.08 KB
Episode 7: Tackling anti-social behaviour and transforming commercial buildings into new homes
Podcast - Episode 7 - Transcript
Last updated: 28/07/2021 at 15:48 - 105.36 KB
Episode 8: Landlords on the cladding crisis and how to manage remote lettings
Podcast - Episode 8 - Transcript
Last updated: 25/08/2021 at 15:24 - 101.76 KB
Episode 9: Letting to refugees and help with hoarding
Podcast - Episode 9 - Transcript
Last updated: 30/09/2021 at 10:47 - 103.49 KB
Episode 10: The latest on students lets
Podcast - Episode 10 - Transcript
Last updated: 29/10/2021 at 10:26 - 106.48 KB
Episode 11: The latest on lending and getting homes ready for the cold snap
Podcast - Episode 11 - Transcript
Last updated: 03/12/2021 at 09:20 - 108.49 KB
Episode 12: Letting lens – what to expect from the next 12 months
Podcast - Episode 12 - Transcript
Last updated: 17/12/2021 at 13:48 - 104.85 KB
Episode 13 – Rising utilities bills and training latest
Podcast - Episode 13 - Transcript
Last updated: 28/01/2022 at 10:30 - 99.32 KB
Episode 14 – Tackling the supply crisis and NRLA tax calls
Podcast - Episode 14 - Transcript
Last updated: 23/02/2022 at 11:34 - 107.03 KB
Episode 15 - Decent Homes Standard and Landlord Redress
Podcast - Episode 15 - Transcript
Last updated: 01/04/2022 at 12:40 - 98.84 KB
Episode 16 – Enforcement lottery and lets with pets
Podcast - Episode 16 - Transcript
Last updated: 29/04/2022 at 13:32 - 109.75 KB
Episode 17 - The Queen’s Speech – what does it mean for landlords?
Podcast - Episode 17 - Transcript
Last updated: 20/05/2022 at 13:03 - 98.66 KB
Episode 18 – A Rental Reform special
Podcast - Episode 18 - Transcript
Last updated: 22/06/2022 at 09:57 - 102.89 KB
