Articles by Eleanor Bateman
NRLA calls take centre stage in Lords debate
Renters' Rights: Amendments we're backing in the Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill moves to Committee stage in the House of Lords from 22nd April, where more than 200 amendments will be debated. Public Affairs Manager, Ellie Bateman, highlights the proposed changes we are supporting to ensure the Bill is workable and fair.
Commonhold reform: The future of flat ownership?
With the Government publishing its latest leasehold reform plans this week, public affairs manager, Ellie Bateman takes a deep dive into proposals to expand Commonhold - and what this could mean in practice.
Leaseholders to benefit from new rules
Last month, Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, signed new regulations that will remove the long-standing requirement for leaseholders to have owned their lease for two years before they can extend it or buy their freehold.
Tinkering with tenancies threatens student market
Students are set to find it harder and harder to find homes to rent, with tinkering to the Renters' Rights Bill throwing up new obstacles to landlords operating in the sector.
New national planning policy framework published: Will it make a difference?
Last week, the Government published its revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which took effect immediately. The updated version includes several changes designed to get more homes built, but will it make a difference? Public Affairs Manager Eleanor Bateman takes a closer look.
Influencing the private rented sector in Wales
The White Paper on Fair Rents and Adequate Housing is the latest in a series of consultations designed to reform the sector and seeks feedback on how housing standards can be improved, affordability ensured and barriers to renting reduced. Our public affairs manager Eleanor Bateman explains the latest on the consultation.
Plans to accelerate cladding remediation unveiled
The Government has introduced a Remediation Acceleration Plan to expedite the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding on residential buildings in England. The Plan is the first step in increasing the pace of remediation, but some of the measures will need legislation to come into effect. Public Affairs Manager, Eleanor Bateman, explains.
'Serious flaws' delay leasehold legislation
Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook has acknowledged there are 'serious flaws' in leasehold reform legislation, delaying pledges made to modernise the system. Eleanor Bateman, Senior Public Affairs Officer, looks at what has been announced so far, and what happens next.
A critical moment for the private rented sector in Wales
