Articles by Rhianna Abrey
Treasury loses £1.5 billion since hike in rented housing
Tax changes in the private rented sector have contributed to the loss of £1.5 billion in Treasury revenue, according to new independent analysis commissioned by the NRLA.
Budget misses opportunity to tackle rental housing supply crisis
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt missed a prime opportunity to address the supply crisis in the private rented sector in this week's budget. With supply issues continuing to have an adverse effect on the market, the NRLA believes the Government must take immediate action to prevent the gulf between supply and demand growing further, and to encourage a PRS which works in the interests of landlords and tenants alike.
MSs call for tax changes to support energy efficiency work in rented housing
The Welsh Government should consider tax incentives to support improvements to the energy efficiency of private rented housing, according to a new report from Members of the Senedd.
Landlords welcome landmark court ruling on Rent to Rent companies
LANDLORDS are today welcoming a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court which provides vital clarification about the responsibilities of so called ‘rent-to-rent’ companies. The ruling in the case of Rakusen v Jepsen will have important implications for the private rented sector as a whole.
“I recognise that energy efficiency is important, but the process comes at an expense”: Nigel’s retrofit experience
Nigel has been a landlord for 4 years and is based in Ashford, Kent. Becoming a landlord and investing in property wasn’t initially part of the script. But when he was made redundant from a previous job, he decided to buy a flat as an investment.
