Articles by Eleanor Bateman
Leasehold reform gathers pace
Committee stage scrutiny of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill finished last week, with several amendments to the legislation agreed. Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, outlines the key changes and what they are likely to mean for leaseholders and freeholders.
State of the PRS – Winter 2023
The second in the NRLA’s ‘State of the PRS’ series provides an update on the private rented sector, highlighting the latest demand and supply statistics, rent data and landlord investment. Ahead of the Budget, due to take place on 6 March 2024, this edition outlines findings from our Q3 2023 member survey, which sought members’ attitudes on pension planning and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform.
Critical changes proposed to the Renters (Reform) Bill
Following the publication of further amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill, Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, takes a more detailed look at the changes to understand how they are likely to impact landlords, if accepted.
Could ground rent be a goner?
While the Government’s proposals for leasehold reform progress through Parliament, linked plans to restrict ground rent on existing leases are just getting going. Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, outlines the key issues highlighted in the NRLA’s recent consultation response.
Time’s ticking: Make sure your MP doesn’t waste their opportunity to shape the future of the private rented sector
The Renters (Reform) Bill will reach its ‘report stage’ in the House of Commons in the New Year – the final chance for MPs to amend the Bill before it is passed to the House of Lords. Write to your MP to urge them to support our recommendations on how the Bill must be modified to safeguard the private rented sector.
Time for action: Make sure your MP joins the debate on rental reform
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the private rented sector (PRS) meets on 12 December to launch a new publication outlining industry leaders’ ambitions for rental reform. Make sure your MP is part of this crucial discussion by writing to them and encouraging their attendance.
The King’s Speech: three takeaways for landlords
The state opening of parliament earlier this week marked both a first and a last: the first King’s Speech in more than 70 years, and the last before the next general election. But aside from this, did the legislative agenda laid out contain anything of note for landlords?
Conservative Party Conference 2023: Running on rhetoric?
It was difficult to escape coverage of this year’s Conservative Party Conference – likely the last before a general election. But with any mention of housing notably absent from the major speeches, were any meaningful plans to tackle the housing crisis unveiled, or is the Conservative Party now simply running on rhetoric?
Saving the student housing sector
Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer Eleanor Bateman explains more about a newly launched NRLA survey, seeking the views of student landlords around the Renters (Reform) Bill.
How will the Renters’ Reform Bill become law?
The Government is expected to publish the long-awaited Renters' Reform Bill next week. Here, we take a look at how legislation is made and the likely route the Bill will take to Royal Assent and implementation.
