NRLA podcast: Burnham reaction – and how to comply with new HHSRS rules

With Andy Burnham becoming the new Prime Minister our presenters Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at his 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 we 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 look at how to ensure you are compliant.

Meet the guests

Recorded on Wednesday this week before the Government ruled out rent controls, 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 will explore what we can expect to see from the new PM. 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 will be joined by Ali Thomas, the former project manager for the HHSRS review at environmental health specialist from 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 Lye who guides us through the new content 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 allowing you to cross them off as you go along, guidance notes on what to look out for and a space for your own notes and observations.
• You can read 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.    

Listen Up Landlords is brought to you by the NRLA.  

Hosted by: Ben Beadle & Richard Blanco  

Produced by: Sally Walmsley  

Video Production: Alexandra Southerington