Articles by Ben Beadle

Fewer homes and higher rents the true cost of energy efficiency plans

The Government’s ambitious and expensive energy efficiency plans would need to see a massive 5,000 homes a day retrofitted to meet new targets. Here NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle – who has written to Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh, on the issue – spells out why the plans are unworkable and what needs to change.

Industry News Ben Beadle 11/02/2025
Fewer homes and higher rents the true cost of energy efficiency plans

Landlords ARE working people, and the Government needs to know that

Keir Starmer’s suggestion that landlords are not ‘working people’ is mistaken, says NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle. Here's why.

Industry News Ben Beadle 25/10/2024
Landlords ARE working people, and the Government needs to know that

Renters’ Rights Bill: Where are we now?

The Renters’ Rights Bill had its Second Reading in Parliament this week, on its way to becoming law. Here NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle gives his thoughts on the plans, and what needs to happen next.

Industry News Ben Beadle 11/10/2024
Renters’ Rights Bill: Where are we now?

Welcome home: NRLA rebrand to go live

NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle introduces the new-look NRLA as we head towards a new age for the PRS landlord.

Industry News Ben Beadle 26/09/2024
Welcome home: NRLA rebrand to go live

A Renters Reform revival?

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle on how resurrecting the Renters (Reform) Bill is Labour’s best bet to maintain a functioning PRS

Industry News Ben Beadle 05/07/2024
A Renters Reform revival?