Latest articles by Sally Walmsley
New Decent Homes Standard plans revealed
Plans for a new Decent Homes Standard and £40,000 fines for serious health hazards in privately rented properties have been announced by the Government today. Ministers are consulting on the new standard, which will be introduced as part of changes coming in under the Renters’ Rights Bill once it becomes law.
New rental housing standards must be clear and enforceable
A new consultation on a Decent Homes Standard for the private and social rented sectors is being launched tomorrow, the Government has announced. The plans will ‘modernise the standard, with proposals that hold tenant safety at their core but remain proportionate and affordable for providers to deliver’, according to a statement released this evening.
NRLA Podcast: Unpacking the spending review and support for those struggling to find affordable homes
In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss last month’s spending review and find out more about a London-based letting agency supporting vulnerable tenants.
Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter covering half region’s rentals
Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter has now reached half of all rental homes in the region in the two months since its launch. More than 100 landlords and housing providers, responsible for more than 234,000 homes, have signed up to the scheme - representing 50% of rented households.
NRLA on BBC Breakfast sofa
NRLA representative Richard Blanco was on the BBC Breakfast sofa this weekend as part of a discussion on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Richard, who is also co-presenter of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, was on the show to talk about the challenges and responsibilities that come with managing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), in response to a news story on the issue.
Number of homes to rent down 20% on pre-pandemic levels
The supply of rental homes is still unable to meet demand, with new data showing figures are down 20% on pre-pandemic levels. The statistics come from property portal Zoopla, with the findings echoing the NRLA’s arguments that while rental supply is increasing, it is failing to keep up with demand.
Renters' Rights: the timescale for change and all the latest on landlord training
In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the timetable for change once the Renters’ Rights Bill gets Royal Assent and look at the latest training news from the association's award-winning training academy.
Join us at NRLA On Tour - Manchester
NRLA On Tour is continuing its march across England and Wales, landing in Manchester on Saturday June 14. Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Paul Dennett will give the keynote address at the event as part of our national On Tour programme, taking the NRLA into the heart of your community.
Court reform: Act now to make your voice heard
With court delays of up to a year in parts of the country landlords are being encouraged to make their voices heard when it comes to campaigning for reform. Real world data is vital when it comes to campaigning for change, with The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) backed by the NRLA, Propertymark issuing a rallying call for landlords to come forward and share their experiences of deadline with the courts.
NRLA Chief Executive chairs national arrears conference
NRLA chief executive, Ben Beadle has chaired a national industry conference on rent arrears and how to tackle them.
