Articles by Victoria Barker

Deadline to respond to Lancaster licensing proposals extended

Landlords in Morecambe have longer to have their say on plans to introduce two licensing schemes in the town, after the Council extended a consultation.

Regional News Victoria Barker 17/08/2023
Deadline to respond to Lancaster licensing proposals extended

New toolkit for Welsh landlords to respond to rent controls consultation

A new toolkit, designed to help landlords understand and respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation on rent controls, has been launched by the NRLA.

Industry News Victoria Barker 11/08/2023
New toolkit for Welsh landlords to respond to rent controls consultation

Average 20 viewings for each rental property listing, research reveals

Rental properties are attracting around 20 viewing requests on average according to data commissioned by the BBC, published this week. The figures, which are from the property portal Rightmove, highlight the imbalance of homes available to rent in the PRS.

Industry News Victoria Barker 28/07/2023
Average 20 viewings for each rental property listing, research reveals

NRLA Landlord Conference 2023 - FOUR reasons to attend

In just over two months, the NRLA's Landlord Conference, hosted by award-winning journalist Clive Myrie, will arrive in Birmingham. This one-day conference brings you a wealth of information and practical guidance on the Renters (Reform) Bill, housing market trends and more.

Industry News Victoria Barker 28/07/2023
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023 - FOUR reasons to attend

Rental reform on agenda during first NRLA Landlord Panel

Members of the NRLA’s newly-formed landlord panel had the opportunity to meet and feedback on proposals included in the Renters (Reform) Bill last week. At a session facilitated by the NRLA’s policy team in Manchester, landlords shared their observations on the proposals in the Bill, published back in May.

Industry News Victoria Barker 21/07/2023
Rental reform on agenda during first NRLA Landlord Panel

In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event

It was standing room only at the NRLA’s second Wales ‘On Tour’ event in Llandudno last week. NRLA North Wales representative Sandra Towers hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.

Industry News Victoria Barker 13/07/2023
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event

Write to your MP on building safety funding

Members of the NRLA who have been excluded from the Building Safety Act’s leaseholder protections are being urged to write to their MP to support an Early Day Motion that has been tabled on the matter.

Industry News Victoria Barker 07/07/2023
Write to your MP on building safety funding

Wales rent control consultation: Register for a working group event this July

Landlords in Wales are being urged to share their views on rent controls by registering for a working group event, organised by the Welsh Government. Six working groups have been set up as part of the consultation process for the Green Paper on Fair Rents and a Right to Adequate Housing, with private landlords and tenants invited to attend.

Industry News Victoria Barker 21/06/2023
Wales rent control consultation: Register for a working group event this July

Dealing with common household pests

Summer is here and certain household pests can be common in warmer weather. This article covers best practice advice for landlords when dealing with pests.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 15/06/2023
Dealing with common household pests

Renters (Reform) Bill: Watch our webinars on demand

The Renters (Reform) Bill was published a month ago, setting out the Government's plans to fundamentally reform the private rented sector (PRS) in England. Following the publication of the Bill, the NRLA continues to campaign in these early stages of the Bill’s progression, on behalf of members.

Industry News Victoria Barker 15/06/2023
Renters (Reform) Bill: Watch our webinars on demand