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Renters’ Rights Bill: What happens next?
With still no news over when we can expect Report stage in the Lords or any firm indication as to whether Royal Assent will be before or after summer recess – we look at where we are now, and what happens next.
PRS supply crisis – what’s the story?
Figures spanning the last decade have seen the number of tenants looking for homes consistently outweighing supply, yet recent Government figures show the PRS has, in fact grown. But is this the full story? NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle explains more.
The Big Question: Do you plan to diversify your portfolio?
Do you have plans to diversify your portfolio? Are the changes in the industry making you reconsider your plans?
Call of the month: New Financial Sanction rules - what do I need to do?
This month, we answer a query regarding the latest financial sanctions and how they relate to letting agents.
Your licensing update for June
We round up the licensing changes for the month of June, with some significant changes in Mansfield and parts of London
Your training and events guide for the month ahead
The latest offerings from our award-winning training academy as well as a rundown of events taking place this month
Court reform: Act now to make your voice heard
With court delays of up to a year in parts of the country landlords are being encouraged to make their voices heard when it comes to campaigning for reform. Real world data is vital when it comes to campaigning for change, with The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) backed by the NRLA, Propertymark issuing a rallying call for landlords to come forward and share their experiences of deadline with the courts.
Rent Smart Wales: Could landlords be forced to provide rent data?
Landlords could be forced to give Rent Smart Wales details of the rent they charge under new plans for the licensing and registration body. The recommendation was made during the Welsh Government’s final evaluation of Rent Smart Wales (RSW), whose primary role is to improve standards in the private rented sector.
Changes to energy efficiency funding: What landlords need to know
Rules around how energy efficiency funding can be used have been tweaked by the Government, following a public consultation.
NRLA Chief Executive chairs national arrears conference
NRLA chief executive, Ben Beadle has chaired a national industry conference on rent arrears and how to tackle them.