Episode 21: Rental reform: Ben Beadle in conversation with Shelter’s Polly Neate

In this special edition of Listen Up Landlords NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen)  and Shelter Chief Executive Polly Neate get round the table to talk all things rental reform. Hosted by presenter Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  the show examines responses to the long-awaited Government White Paper, published in June this year. While the two organisations may seem poles apart in their approach - most notably over the Conservative’s manifesto pledge to abolish Section 21 repossessions - there are areas of common ground, with both organisations calling for an end to the freeze on local housing allowances and the need for more social housing. The conversation covers everything from individual responses to the white paper, property standards, supply issues and public, media and political attitudes to landlords and tenants. Ben said: “Pitting landlords and tenants against each other helps no-one. We want to end the anti-landlord rhetoric so prevalent in some sectors of the media and Government to show we are willing to engage in healthy debate and constructive discussion to create a thriving private rented sector that works for all.” 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  To download a transcript of the podcast click here. If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA click here. For the latest on the NRLA campaign on Rental Reform click here.

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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 85,000 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