Articles by Chris Norris

NRLA in talks with Number 10

NRLA policy director Chris Norris writes about a recent visit to Downing Street for talks with Number 10 housing advisers.

Industry News Chris Norris 20/05/2022
NRLA in talks with Number 10

Energy Efficiency: Time is Running Out

It is highly likely that a new stricter target will be set in the very near future for the PRS. It was expected last October, and then in March of this year (2022) but has not materialised.

Industry News Chris Norris 31/03/2022
Energy Efficiency: Time is Running Out

The Building Safety Bill - an update

Without a change of course, private landlords will be left with bills they cannot afford and work to remove dangerous cladding risks being slowed down completely.

Industry News Chris Norris 15/02/2022
The Building Safety Bill - an update

Blog: Improvements to Universal Credit Arrears Payments Expected

The NRLA has learned that DWP is to introduce a new procedure in the next few weeks, expected to be rolled-out during February 2022, which will dramatically speed up arrears payments to private landlords.

Industry News Chris Norris 20/01/2022
Blog: Improvements to Universal Credit Arrears Payments Expected

Blog: Landlords Needed for Building Safety Bill

We need NRLA members with experience of ownership and letting units in mid or high-rise properties to volunteer to share their knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing similar landlords.

Industry News Chris Norris 22/12/2021
Blog: Landlords Needed for Building Safety Bill

Blog: Minister writes to English landlords about 'Winter Plan'

Housing minister Christopher Pincher MP has written an open letter to all landlords in England this December to explain the measures contained in the Autumn and Winter Plan (2021) to tackle rising cases of Covid-19.

Insights and Opinions Chris Norris 17/12/2021
Blog: Minister writes to English landlords about 'Winter Plan'

Blog: Energy efficiency & VAT - the case for zero rating

Retrofit is arguably the greener option for reaching net zero. Why then is the practice of "demolish and rebuild" encouraged by the tax system? The answer, or at least one of them, appears to be VAT. We make the case for zero rating VAT on energy efficiency measures.

Insights and Opinions Chris Norris 29/11/2021
Blog: Energy efficiency & VAT - the case for zero rating

Blog: Energy efficiency & the cost cap - why new regulations must be flexible

The Government's response to their consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards is expected later this year. In the first of a series of blogs, we explore the impact of the proposed new cost cap of £10,000, and how the NRLA is arguing for a flexible approach across the country.

Insights and Opinions Chris Norris 15/11/2021
Blog: Energy efficiency & the cost cap - why new regulations must be flexible

Possessions procedure to change when courts reopen

NRLA policy director Chris Norris explains the changes to Civil Procedure rules announced by Government today

Industry News Chris Norris 17/07/2020
Possessions procedure to change when courts reopen