From Landlord at 20 to Leading 112,000 Members | Ben Beadle, NRLA

2025-10-01

In this episode of The Developers Club Podcast, host Ben Wilson speaks with Ben Beadle, CEO of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). With over 20 years in the property sector, Ben shares his journey from becoming a landlord at just 20 years old to now representing 112,000 members who collectively provide over 1 million homes across the UK. He reflects on the challenges of regulation, the realities of supply and demand, and the misconceptions surrounding landlords in today’s housing debate. The conversation e...

In this episode of The Developers Club Podcast, host Ben Wilson speaks with Ben Beadle, CEO of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

With over 20 years in the property sector, Ben shares his journey from becoming a landlord at just 20 years old to now representing 112,000 members who collectively provide over 1 million homes across the UK. He reflects on the challenges of regulation, the realities of supply and demand, and the misconceptions surrounding landlords in today’s housing debate.

The conversation explores the evolution of the private rented sector, how policy is reshaping landlord responsibilities, and why professionalisation is key to the future of renting in the UK.

🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts
🔔 Subscribe for more expert conversations on UK property development

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
• Explore membership options and find your pathway in development
• Be part of our mission to deliver 10,000 new homes by 2030

HELP US GROW
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
• Share this episode with your network
• Interested in partnering or sponsoring the show? Email us

#TheDevelopersClubPodcast #NRLA #BenBeadle #Landlords #UKProperty #PropertyDevelopment #PrivateRentedSector #UKRealEstate #TheDevelopersClub

Comments (3)