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.

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.

They unpack the latest on all things private rented sector, and reflect on the changes up ahead in 2026, from the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act to the rollout of Making Tax Digital and the Government's proposals on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).

They also share their predictions for the year ahead, from the impact of tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget to the cost of borrowing – and the effect of all of these on the supply of homes to rent.

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

• We are hosting a webinar looking at the Renters' Rights Act in relation to student lettings on January 7th. The event, sponsored by RentGuarantor, will look at what you need to do to prepare and how to stay compliant and will include a live Q&A. For more information, and to book, click here.
• 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.

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 affect landlords include a so-called 'mansion tax' – a council tax surcharge which will be introduced for properties valued at over £2 million and will be introduced in April 2028.

Our presenters Ben and Richard are joined by David Fell, lead analyst from Hamptons, Chris Norris, the NRLA's chief policy officer and Professor Christine Whitehead, Emeritus Professor of Housing Economics at the London School of Economics, to address all the key questions, from the likely impact of tax changes on the supply on homes, to the potential effects of the 'mansion tax' on larger HMOs.

You can listen to the podcast via the NRLA website here, or tune in on your preferred streaming service.

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 read what our CEO Ben Beadle thinks about the changes announced click here.

The NRLA's award-winning training academy runs a number of affordable finance and tax courses. For more information and to book click here.