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Listen Up Landlords podcastAuthor: National Residential Landlords Association
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 individuals from the buy-to-let market, to support those just starting out and to share best practice. About the NRLA The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is the UK's largest membership organisation for private residential landlords, supporting and representing over 110,000 members and associates. We support and represent private residential landlords across England and Wales, providing expertise, support and resources, campaigning on behalf of our member and promoting the contribution landlords make in the provision of safe, legal and secure homes. Find out more at www.nrla.org.uk Language: en Genres: Business, Investing, News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 61: New rules on pets and the student landlord challenge
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
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 landlords concerned about pet damage, Sandy outlines the scale of the issue, outlining the importance of detailed condition reports pre-tenancy, and how to approach claims, with Scott addressing the grey area around the suitability of certain pets for certain types of properties. Landlord Support Adviser, Connor Cathcart joins us to talk about calls coming into the Landlord Support Line this month, and letting agent Sally Hatcher, founder of Sally Hatcher Estates joins us to talk about student lets. Sally, who works with landlords and students in Canterbury, talks about challenges landlords are facing around notice periods this academic year and the likely impact on the sector going forward. 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. To read a full transcript of the show click here. More information To visit our Renters' Rights Hub, packed with information and resources to help you manage the transition click here. The NRLA's award-winning training academy runs a comprehensive Renters' Rights Act training offer. Click here to book your place.
