Latest articles by Sally Walmsley
Possession reforms dead on arrival say landlords
Government proposals to reform the way landlords can repossess properties will not work and threatens the supply of homes for rent, says the RLA.
Members rallied to contact MPs as evictions ban extended
The extension of the evictions ban will have devastating consequences for some landlords, with the NRLA encouraging those affected to write to their MPs to make sure their voices are heard.
Conservatives vow to strengthen landlords' rights
A vow to strengthen landlords’ rights has been made in the Conservative manifesto, released today.
Budget 2020: Action needed to halt fall in supply of homes
The Chancellor must take action in the Budget to reverse the fall off in the supply of rented housing say landlords. With landlords selling more properties than they are buying and others switching to short-term holiday lets for tax reasons, unless action is taken tenants are going to find it increasingly hard to find the housing they want, and rents will inevitably go up.
Section 21 consultation: Government reveals plans
The Government has published the consultation of abolishing Section 21, so called no fault repossessions in the private rented sector.
Housing market reopens in England
Landlords can now hold viewings and allow tenants to move in and out of rental homes, provided they follow social distancing measures.
Landlords publish new deal for rented housing
Private landlords are calling on the Government to establish a new landlord and tenant conciliation service as part of its planned changes to the private rented sector. The call, being made by the National Residential Landlords Association, comes as it publishes its proposals for the Renters' Reform Bill.
Boris to be PM, so what can we expect on housing?
Boris Johnson will become the UK’s next Prime Minister, so what does this mean for housing – and in particular the private rented sector? While both Johnson and Hunt have remained tight-lipped on plans regarding housing and the PRS, we can look to his record as London Mayor and to a lesser extent to his Telegraph column to find out more on his stance.
Coronavirus: Landlords call for tax relief on empty homes
Landlords are calling on Ministers to tell local authorities that they should not charge council tax on rented homes left empty because of coronavirus. A significant number of rented homes have been left empty because tenants have been unable to take up tenancies, or have chosen to move out to be closer to family during the lockdown.
EPCs and Listed buildings - an answer at last?
The issue of Listed Buildings and whether they are exempt from Energy Performance Certificate requirements has been around for a long time now. The good news is DCLG – now the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government – has updated its guidance in relation to Listed Buildings and those in Conservation Areas. The bad news is the legislation is still unclear.
