Articles by Sally Walmsley
Energy efficiency: New targets announced by Labour
Landlords have until 2030 to get their rented properties to an EPC ‘C’ rating – or be barred from letting them out. Ed Miliband, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, confirmed the plans last week.
NRLA reaches awards finals
The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the final of awards celebrating the best of British trade associations. The NRLA has reached the finals of the Association Excellence Awards in three categories.
Burnham to launch Good Landlord Charter
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he is ready to launch Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter, with landlords now able to register interest in the scheme.
NRLA podcast: Election reaction
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords Ben and Richard speak to professionals from across the property industry on Labour’s landslide win in the July 4 election.
Housing – ministerial line-up announced
The new Labour Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will lead on housing issues having been named the new Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
New data shows 120,000 extra rental homes needed
A hundred and twenty thousand extra rental properties will be needed to meet current demand, according to new analysis from property portal Rightmove.
Exclusive NRLA webinar: Priorities for the new government
The NRLA will host a post-election webinar on 24 July, examining the new government's priorities when it comes to the private rented sector. The webinar will follow the State Opening of Parliament and the King’s Speech on July 17, where the incoming government will put meat on the bones of its election pledges and outline its plans for the forthcoming parliamentary session.
General Election 2024: The NRLA’s three key asks
With the election now less than two weeks away, the NRLA has outlined three key asks of the new government; issues we believe are vital when it comes to protecting – and growing – the private rented sector.
General Election 2024: Labour plans to end section 21 must work for renters and responsible landlords
Labour said it will ‘overhaul’ regulation of the private rented sector if it is successful at the polls on 4 July, during its manifesto launch today. Section 21 repossessions will be abolished ‘immediately’ by a Labour Government, according to the document, which also announces the party’s intention ‘to prevent private renters being exploited and discriminated against'.
NRLA intervening in Section 21 appeal
The NRLA has applied to intervene in a legal appeal on whether it's acceptable for vital rental documents to be served by post.
