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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.
Is your energy meter changing?
The Government has confirmed that Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters will not be switched off nationwide all at once. Instead, the phase-out will be gradual, starting today - 30 June. Here's what you need to know about the change - and installing a smart meter
What we’re telling the Senedd about new energy rules
The NRLA is asking the Welsh Government to back its campaign about minimum energy efficiency standards, with more funding for landlords and a more realistic timeline to make the changes to properties
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.
Energy Efficiency: Write to your MP or MS
The NRLA is encouraging members to write to their MP or MS about the issues with proposed changes to minimum energy efficiency standards to help bolster the NRLA campaign for longer lead-in times and additional funding.
Your training and events for July
We round up the courses our award-winning academy offer during the month of July as well as looking at the events taking place up and down the country
A Dog’s Dinner: Late Renters’ Rights amendment a new blow for landlords
Landlords will need to foot the bill for damage caused by pets under a new government amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill tabled at the eleventh hour. The amendment, announced today, has reversed an earlier pledge that would allow landlords to require tenants to have insurance to cover pet damage – less than a week before the Bill returns to the House of Lords for Report stage.
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.
Landlords’ Mid-Year Check-In: Seven key updates every landlord should know
Stay informed with our mid-year check-in for landlords. Discover 7 essential updates on legislation, tax, and property management that could impact your rental business.
