Industry news
New Renters’ Rights date revealed
The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 1st July, for first of three Report stage debates. With the further sittings schedules for the 7th and 15th July, it is looking increasingly unlikely that the bill will received Royal Assent ahead of the summer recess, meaning it will likely become law in September.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Call for more funding
The Government needs to take a co-ordinated approach when it comes to energy efficiency funding, with extra cash needed to install new low-carbon heating systems. The NRLA, responding to the government consultation on changes to its Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), said the proposals could make the scheme more accessible and effective for landlords, but it needs to take a joined up approach.
Spending Review fails private renters
Today's Spending Review has failed to deliver when it comes to tackling the supply crisis within the private rented sector.
Spending review fails landlords and tenants
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has missed a prime opportunity to address the significant challenges facing landlords and tenants in today's Spending Review.
'Make or Break' Spending Review: What it means for landlords
As Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares to unveil her first Spending Review, public affairs manager, Ellie Bateman, highlights some of the difficult decisions being made that will shape public spending over the coming years - and how these could impact you as a landlord.
Course of the month - Fire Safety for Landlords
Fire safety is one of your key responsibilities as a landlord - with the NRLA's Fire Safety for Landlords course offering a comprehensive overview of the extensive regulations around this, as well as ways to manage risk to keep your tenants safe.
Renters' Rights: the timescale for change and all the latest on landlord training
In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the timetable for change once the Renters’ Rights Bill gets Royal Assent and look at the latest training news from the association's award-winning training academy.
Forum Spotlight - Gas Safety Certificates and section 21
This month, we hear about a member who is anxious about his history regarding gas safety certificates and whether it will affect his ability to serve a section 21 notice.
Government must face facts on retrofit timetable
Government plans to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing are unachievable. That’s the warning from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), the country’s leading body representing private sector landlords.
Government must face facts on retrofit timetable
Government plans to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing are 'hopelessly unrealistic', warns the NRLA. Private landlords could have less than two years to upgrade properties, under proposals currently under consideration.
