Articles by Victoria Barker
NRLA launches new courses for 2024
The NRLA Training Academy has launched several new courses this New Year. The academy has enjoyed a bumper year in 2023, picking up two awards for Best Property Education Provider and training 10,500 landlords, both online and in person.
NRLA member Mandy recognised in New Year Honours list
Landlord and NRLA member Mandy St John Davey,has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours for her dedication to supporting and mentoring women in property.
HMRC: The stress-free guide to self-assessment
Self Assessment need not be daunting with HMRC’s simple steps on getting started. Whether you are self-employed, a business owner or maybe you have a side hustle in addition to your day job, this guide, by Jashoda Pindoria, Head of Self Assessment Operations at HMRC is for you.
Meet your Wales local representative
The New Year is only weeks away, and it's fair to say it has been an exceptionally busy year for our NRLA Wales representatives. Get to know Gill and Sandra in this blog.
In pictures: Record number of landlords attend NRLA events in Wales this year
We have welcomed a record number of landlords to NRLA Wales events and webinars this year. The majority of our in-person events have been standing room only, while several profile speakers have taken part in our popular Wales national webinars. Take a look at our picture roundup of events in Wales this year. Can you spot yourself?
Volunteering day: Landlord Tom hitting all the right notes
International Volunteering Day took place on Tuesday 5th December. To mark it, we're sharing the inspiring story of landlord Tom Reynolds, who plays live music in local care homes – revisiting a hobby he used to do just after he left school. This was first published in the NRLA's Property magazine. Do you have an inspiring volunteering story to share?
'Tis the season: TDS's guide to tackling condensation, damp, and mould
Winter weather has already made an appearance for most of us, with grass peppered in a dusting of frost each morning and a chill in the air. As we approach big coat weather, you or your tenants may notice more condensation in the home. NRLA partner TDS has produced a new guide for landlords on tackling the issue.
Black Friday: The best deals for landlords
Black Friday 2023 is here, and we've got some fantastic partner and training offers with you which we can't wait to share.
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Swindon event
It was standing room only at the NRLA’s final NRLA on Tour event of the year, which took place in Swindon this week. NRLA representative Hannah Darling hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.
Fire safety: Important deadline for landlords in Wales fast approaching
Landlords in Wales are reminded that an important deadline relating to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act is fast approaching. By 1st December 2023, privately rented properties in Wales must have a working smoke alarm on every floor of a property.This is already a requirement for new Occupation Contracts that were created on or after 1st December 2022 – when the Renting Homes (Wales) Act came into force.
