Articles by Eleanor Bateman
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.
Building safety failures: Are you liable for uncapped costs?
The Building Safety Act introduces a cap on the costs of remediating fire safety defects for some leaseholders, known as leaseholder protections. However, only ‘qualifying leaseholders’ are able to benefit from the protections and landlords may find themselves liable for the full cost of fixing cladding and non-cladding defects.
NRLA data cited in Parliamentary debate, as rental reform proposals take centre stage
The NRLA has made significant strides in advancing our proposals for rental reform this week, with a packed programme of high-level meetings. Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer Ellie Bateman explains more.
Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support
The Government has introduced legislation that requires landlords to pass-on the benefits of measures brought in to help with energy costs to tenants, in response to rising prices. Senior campaigns and public affairs officer Eleanor Bateman explains what landlords need to know.
