Listen Up Landlords - anti-social behaviour and commercial to residential conversions

In this month's episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords we look at anti-social behaviour and what landlords can do to tackle it, and speak to members Sanjay Kumar and Malkit Purewal who specialise in converting former commercial premises into homes.

With July 19-25^th marking the annual antisocial behaviour awareness week, we spoke to the experts about what landlords can do to tackle the issue and how mediation can help.

Presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco talk to guests Julie Ford, a mediator from the Property Redress Scheme and Chris Grose from Capsticks Solicitors on the tools landlords have at their disposal to tackle the issue - and how talking can make a difference.

Elsewhere in the show Dan Cumming, of the NRLA advice team talks about the hot topics on the phonelines throughout the month, including keeping gardens at your rental homes in good condition and where responsibilities lie.

Last, but by no means least, we talk to developers Malkit Purewal and Sanjay Kumar of Savoys Properties, NRLA members who specialise in HMOs and converting former commercial premises into new homes.

Recent changes to planning legislation have made it easier for developers to transform former commercial buildings into housing, and the award-winning partners have converted properties including garages, shops, restaurants, offices and even building societies.

To find out more about how they do it tune in now.

And 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

NRLA members 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

Discover how to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Explore the NRLA's eLearning course on anti-social behaviour.

You can read an article on the recent changes to planning rules in the Winter 2020 edition of NRLA member magazine Property. (Page 42)