Listen Up Landlords podcast

With the first phase of the Renters' Rights Act now in force we look at how landlords are responding to the new regulatory landscape. In the first part of the show we ask whether landlords are moving towards shorter term rentals as a result of the new Act and – with the loss of section 21 making it harder to get vacant possession – whether more landlord are looking to buy and sell with tenants in...

The Government reiterated its commitment to leasehold reform in last month's King's Speech, with pledges to cap ground rents and abolish new leasehold flats – but how will this work in practice? This month's podcast looks at what the Government is proposing – and potential sticking points with plans as they stand. With the first phase of the Renters' Rights Act coming into force last month, we als...

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. 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...

With plans to introduce a minimum EPC rating of C to the private rented sector moving forward apace, this month's podcast looks at what this means for you. Proposals to introduce the minimum rating in 2030 will require landlords to spend up to £10,000 per property on upgrades, with the Government also launching a consultation into plans to revise the way EPCs are calculated. We speak to Caroline P...

This month we invite you to enjoy a very special episode of Listen Up Landlords, marking International Women's Day. International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on 8th March, is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of women, while highlighting discrimination and calling for gender equality. Not only do we introduce you to three truly inspirational NRLA members, bu...

With implementation of the Renters' Rights Act now just a few months away, we look at two key elements of the legislation – new rules on pets and the unique challenges faced by student landlords. Presenters Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco are joined by Sandy Bastin, Director of Resolution, of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and Scott Fryer, policy manager at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. With many la...

Presenters Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco host a special festive edition of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, looking back over the last 12 months and ahead to what 2026 has in store. Ben and Richard are joined by Russell Quirk, founder of Proper PR, Andy Graham from the HMO Podcast, Kim Opszala, landlord and founder of Komo Properties and Lucian Cook, Head of UK Residential Research at Savills. Th...

Days after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second budget, we take a deep dive into what the announcements mean for you.  Rates of income tax from property income will increase by two percentage points from April 2027, a move which the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has recognised will hit landlords in the pocket, force rents up and hit the supply of homes. Other measures that will a...

HMRC tax boss Jonathan Athow joins presenters Ben and Richard to talk all things  Making Tax Digital ahead of next year's April deadline. Jonathan, who is Director General for Customer Strategy and Tax Design at HMRC, answers key questions on how the new system will work, and what landlords can do now to prepare. Landlords with an eligible income above £50,000 will need to join MTD in April 2026,...

  Leading  economist Paul Johnson , former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies and now provost of Queen's College Oxford , joins the Listen Up Landlords team this month, following months of speculation on landlord tax.   Paul debunks the myth that landlords are under - taxed relative to owner-occupiers and warns that any moves to make it more expensive to be a landlord will mean higher re...

Selling with tenants in situ is becoming increasingly popular according to new NRLA partner Landlord Property Exchange (LPE), and this month NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the pros and cons of this approach. LPE founder James Donohue joins the team, along with landlord Sandra Towers who has sold a number of tenanted properties in this way, and said the approach can work well for al...

  n this month's episode of  Listen Up Landlords  presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco welcome Lord de Clifford, the peer responsible for tabling the latest pet amendment to the Renters' Rights Bill.   A Government amendment last month reversed an earlier pledge that would have allowed landlords to require damage insurance as a condition of accepting a pet.   However , Lor...

In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss last month's spending review – with the private rented sector notable by its absence. Richard and Ben are joined by Chris Walker of Chamberlain Walker Economics and Russell Quirk, co-founder of ProperPR to talk about the Government's spending plans, with £39billion allocated for soc...

In this month's episode of  Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the timetable for change once the Renters' Rights Bill gets Royal Assent. Richard and Ben are joined by Robin Stewart a partner at Anthony Gold solicitors and Andrew Ralph, managing director for lettings from of Leaders Romans Group to talk about the timetable for change – and pote...

April marked a very special month for the Listen Up Landlords team, with our first LIVE podcast recording – complete with studio audience – at Manchester's MediaCity. Hot on the heels of our 50 th episode earlier this year our team of expert speakers addressed all the major issues affecting the sector at the moment, from the impact of the impending Renters' Rights Bill to proposed new Minimum Ener...

  In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle  (@Be a dleBen)  and Richard Blanco  (@richardblanco_)   discuss the issue of affordability in the private rented sector – and challenge of finding the right tradesperson when you need them.   Ben and Richard are joined by Doug Hall, director of mortgage brokers 3MC and Freddie Bloor senior director of prop...

Our 50th episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords sees hosts NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and presenter Richard Blanco examine the latest Government proposals around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Landlords whose rental homes have an EPC rating below 'C' will need to spend up to £15,000 per property to reach the new minimum standard, with just five years to go until the 2030 deadline. Ben a...

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, p resenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  take a look the issue of leasehold and the importance of succession planning. The 2024 Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act was one of the few pieces of legislation that was hurried through at the end of the last parliament, however planned changes have been delayed by...

In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and landlord Richard Blanco welcome a panel of guests to look back over the last 12 months and ahead to 2025. It has been a year of change, with a new Government bringing forward new legislation in the form of the Renters' Rights Bill with new minimum EPC ratings also on the cards for landlords going forward. The su...

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords  p resenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  take a look at the Autumn budget and its impact on landlords and their businesses. Ben and Richard are joined by Sheena Parker, of St James's Place who will discuss the impact of announcements including the increase of the stamp duty surcharge on additional homes...

In this episode of  NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the renewed popularity of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and address the issue of mental health in the private rented sector. Ben and Richard are joined by Russell Anderson, Commercial Director at Paragon Bank and HMO landlord Andy Graham to talk about the increase in the number of...

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a deep dive into the contents of the Government's new Renter's Rights Bill Ben and Richard are joined by Theo Plowman of the British Property Federation (BPF), landlord Carolyn Uphill, whose portfolio includes student lets, and NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris. The team unpacks the contents...

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 Charlo...

  In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords – hot on the heels of our June recording – presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco  speak to professionals from across the property industry on Labour's lands l ide win in the 4 July election.   Ben and Richard are joined by Kate Faulkner, managing director of Property Checklists, Russell Quirk, founder and managing director of Proper...

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  talk all things election – with the big day less than a week away.    Ben and Richard are joined by a trio of guests, John Midgely, partner at Seddons , Theresa Wallace, Chair at the Lettings Industry Council and Portico's John Williams.     Nothing will be off the...