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.