Articles by Sally Walmsley
Share your story to get your voice heard where it counts
Dedicated to representing landlords in both Westminster and Cardiff Bay, the NRLA is committed to championing landlords’ rights and promoting reform that is fair to both landlords and tenants. We are now asking for you to share your personal stories when it comes to the Renters' Rights Bill and how it will affect you and your business, to strengthen our arguments to Government.
Firms suspended over failing wall insulation as remediation package announced
Poor-quality wall insulation installed under Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme will be removed and replaced following complaints.
Renters’ Rights Bill moves up to Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill has been given its First Reading in the House of Lords, meaning it is now ready or Peers to debate.
NRLA leads industry coalition objecting to Renters' Rights amendment
Organisations from across the private rented sector, led by the NRLA, have joined forces to object to Government plans to limit the amount of rent landlords can take up front.
Police warning over fake document scam
Landlords are being reminded to double check tenants’ documents with their employers after a series of fake payslips were presented to a number of London landlords.
New Renters’ Rights amendments announced
A number of amendments to the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill have been announced ahead of report stage in the Commons next week. The series of amendments include proposed changes to the amount a landlord can take in advance rent, an additional caveat to the student possession ground and new rules on rent repayment orders.
Renters' Rights amendment could make it harder for vulnerable tenants to find a home
Vulnerable tenants could find it more difficult to find a home if the Government accepts a new amendment to the Renters' Rights Bill restricting the amount of rent landlords can take in advance to just a month.
New date announced for Renters’ Rights Bill
The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in Parliament for report stage on January 14. Report stage will see MPs discuss amendments and new clauses in the House of Commons, with the NRLA continuing to lobby Ministers and MPs to ensure the Bill meets the needs of responsible landlords and tenants.
Episode 48 – A Christmas Special
In this special Christmas episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and landlord Richard Blanco welcome a panel of guests to look back over the last 12 months and ahead to 2025.
Have your say in our latest landlords’ survey
As the year draws to a close we are carrying out our final member's survey of 2024, allowing you to have your say on everything from the autumn budget to the latest ombudsman plans.
