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NRLA podcast: Renters’ Rights Live: A Special Edition

Sally Walmsley 1 May 2026

With the first phase of the Renters’ Right Act going live today we talk to experts from across the industry about what the changes will mean – and what we can expect to see over the coming months.

Our presenters Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco are joined by James Wood, NRLA policy head of policy, who is responsible for the plethora of forms, documents and detailed guidance available on our Renters’ Rights Hub.

Also sharing their expert insight are Robin Stewart, partner in housing and property disputes at Anthony Gold Solicitors and Allison Thompson, chief lettings officer at national letting agency LRG.

Topics on the table include the end of section 21 and the new possessions process –  including which grounds are likely to cause the biggest issues and the impact of new rules on everything from HMOs to dealing with pet requests.

We also look at the biggest challenges – and potential pitfalls – for landlords navigating the new legislative landscape, the impact on the student sector and the way landlords interact with agents.

How can I watch?

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

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Sally Walmsley
About the author
Magazine and Digital Editor

Sally is the Magazine and Digital Editor for the NRLA. With 20 years’ experience writing for regional and national newspapers and magazines she is responsible for editing our members' magazine 'Property', producing our articles for our news site, the weekly and monthly bulletins and editorial content for our media partners.