Expert opinion and insight
Renters’ Rights Bill deep dive: How tenancies are changing
This week the Government published its planned reforms for the private rented sector. To help our members, the NRLA will be producing guidance and new downloadable templates to make the transition as smooth as possible. Over the next few weeks, we will publish a series of articles explaining the new rules in more detail. This first article covers the changes to tenancy agreements, advertising your property, and increasing the rent.
Autumn Budget: What if the SDLT levy was scrapped?
With Rachel Reeves’ first Budget Statement only two months away, speculation is mounting about what she will announce in what has been billed by PM Sir Kier Starmer as a 'painful' October Budget. But what does this mean for landlords? NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris is exploring the impact of a range of potential tax changes the government could introduce and looking at how they would affect you and your business. This week we ask what would happen if the SDLT levy was scrapped?
Compliance – how staying on top of your responsibilities could avoid five-figure penalties
With a UK landlord fined £10,000 last month for failing to provide a satisfactory Electrical Installation Certificate James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer and founder of the digital compliance platform Safe2, explains how the platform could help protect you from hefty penalties.
Budget spotlight: Capital Gains and income tax
With Rachel Reeves’ first Budget Statement only two months away, speculation is mounting about what she will announce. The Government has been frank in preparing the public for an uncomfortable experience, with the PM just this week warning of 'big asks' to be included in a 'painful' October Budget. But what does this mean for landlords?
Renters’ Rights Bill – What is the Section 8 possession process?
The upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill will abolish Section 21 – meaning you will need to use the Section 8 process to regain possession of your property. How does Section 8 work and what do you need to know? Our policy officer, Dan Cumming, explains.
What Are Landlords Responsible for Fixing in a Rented Property?
Find out what landlords are responsible for fixing in a rented property to avoid disputes with your tenants. Join the NRLA for support whenever you need it.
Answers needed on energy efficiency plans
Landlords will have to raise their EPC rating to C within the next six years or else be unable to let out their rental homes. Here James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer, and founder of digital compliance platform Safe2, explains why it’s vital the Government puts meat on the bones of its energy efficiency plans to avoid landlords being left in limbo.
Councils failing to inspect potentially hazardous housing
The National Residential Landlords Association today publishes data provided by local authorities under the Freedom of Information Act which reveals that, between 2021 and 2023, only a third of complaints raised by renters resulted in an HHSRS inspection.
Councils failing to inspect potentially hazardous housing
The National Residential Landlords Association today publishes data provided by local authorities under the Freedom of Information Act which reveals that, between 2021 and 2023, only a third of complaints raised by renters resulted in an HHSRS inspection.
EPCs are changing - here's what you need to know
The new Home Energy Model is set to replace the EPC next year. In this article, first published in the NRLA members' magazine Property James Kent, NRLA's Chief Innovation Officer and founder of property compliance platform Safe2, explains what this means, and why landlords could be facing higher bills.
