Episode 54: Unpacking the spending review and support for those struggling to find affordable homes

In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss last month's spending review – with the private rented sector notable by its absence. Richard and Ben are joined by Chris Walker of Chamberlain Walker Economics and Russell Quirk, co-founder of ProperPR to talk about the Government's spending plans, with £39billion allocated for social homes to rent over the next 10 years.  They examine the 1.5 million housebuilding target over the next four years and look at the challenges and opportunities up ahead – and what impact this might have on the PRS. Hannah Kenyon, representing the NRLA support team, talks about the calls coming into the phone lines this month, focussing on the impact of proposed changes to minimum energy efficiency standards. The team is also joined by Ben Rayner of London-based Good Place Lettings, a social letting agency which matches vulnerable tenants on low incomes with suitable homes in the private rented sector. He talks about the growing number of landlords interested in this market, and the levels of support available to help sustain those tenancies. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords.  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.