Listen Up Landlords podcast

With Andy Burnham becoming the new Prime Minister this week and Anglela Rayner returning as Housing Secretary, we look at the new PM's 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 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 examine how the scheme will operate in practice – and how to ensure you are compliant.  
Meet the guests  
 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. They explore what we can expect to see from the new PM and his track record when it comes to the private rented sector. 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 are joined by Ali Thomas, a former project manager for the HHSRS review at environmental health specialist firm 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 Ly who guides us through the new Knowledge 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 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.  
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 and guidance notes on what to look out for. You can find this, and 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.    
·       Our knew knowledge hubs can be accessed here: First time landlord, Property investment, Tenancy management and Property management and maintenance.
·       To find out more about RHE Global 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

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 situ.
We also take a look at how the changes coming in under the Act are impacting HMO landlords, many of whom believe they will be disproportionately affected by the changes.
Meet the guests 
We talk to Merilee Karr, founding chair of the Short Term Accommodation Association and  CEO of short-term rentals company UnderTheDoormat Group about whether landlords are turning to short term rentals as a result of the Act.
We also ask James Donohue, founder of Landlord Property Exchange, a platform allowing landlords to buy and sell homes with tenants in situ, whether interest has increased now it is more challenging to get vacant possession.
And we speak to HMO landlord Lucy Lea, Managing Director of LEA Property Solutions about how she and other landlords like her are managing the changes coming in, specifically new rules on pets and children in HMO properties.
We also hear from Theresa Wallace, chair of The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC) about its new partnership with the NRLA.
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 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. 
Listen Up Landlords is brought to you by the NRLA. 
Hosted by: Ben Beadle & Richard Blanco 
Produced by: Sally Walmsley 
Video Production: Alexandra Southerington

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 also take a look at the new section 8 grounds landlords will need to use to take possession of their properties.
The 37 grounds cover everything from selling the property to arrears and anti-social behaviour and we examine what they cover, how to use them and the evidence you are likely to need to provide.
We also hear more about the calls coming in to the NRLA landlord support team over the last month.
Meet the guests
We speak to Roger Southam, former chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) and NRLA chief policy officer Chris Norris to get their take on the Government's proposed Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act.
Carly Jermyn, property dispute specialst and managing director of Woodstock Solicitors (www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk) joins us to talk through the revised section 8 grounds, how they are likely to be interpreted and the potential implications for landlords, with NRLA training and development officer Hannah Kenyon discussing members' questions when it comes to assured periodic tenancies.
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 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.
Listen Up Landlords is brought to you by the NRLA.
Hosted by: Ben Beadle & Richard Blanco
Produced by: Sally Walmsley
Video Production: Alexandra Southerington

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 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.
We speak to 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 who address the legal implications of the new rules and Allison Thompson, chief lettings officer at national letting agency LRG.
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 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:https://www.nrla.org.uk/news/listen-u...
Listen Up Landlords is brought to you by the NRLA
Hosted by: Ben Beadle & Richard Blanco
Produced by: Sally Walmsley
Video Production: Alexandra Southerington

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 Postles, existing dwellings technical team manager at Elmhurst Energy (www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk) about what the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) plans will mean in practice, with Lisa Steele, lending director at Paragon Bank (www.paragonbank.co.uk) looking at funding options for improvements – and the impact of the new rules when it comes to getting a buy-to-let mortgage.
We are also joined by Emma Grant, head of trade experience  and commercial partnerships at Checkatrade (www.checkatrade.com) about how to ensure you find the right person for improvement works, and the potential impact of the drastic shortfall of trained trades on the Government's plans.
Elsewhere in the show Landlord Support Adviser, Connor Cathcart joins us to talk about the calls coming into us this month, with the Renters' Rights Act, specifically the new tenant information sheet coming out on top.
He runs through what you need to know – with further information on this, and all things Renters' Rights available on our exclusive member hub here: https://www.nrla.org.uk/resources/renters-rights 
How can I watch?
You can listen and watch the podcast via the NRLA website at https://www.nrla.org.uk/news/listen-up-landlords-podcast,  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 press@nrla.org.uk 
To watch the YouTube recording click below:
More information
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 visit: https://www.nrla.org.uk/news/listen-up-landlords-podcast
For more on the NRLA's work on energy efficiency visit: https://www.nrla.org.uk/campaigns/energy-efficiency
Listen Up Landlords is brought to you by the NRLA
Hosted by:
Richard Blanco
Produced by:
Sally Walmsley
Video Production:
Alexandra Southerington