Expert opinion and insight
Expert opinion and explainer pieces, written by our Chief Executive, members our policy team as well as other experts from across the housing sector.
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.
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.
Leasehold reform: Has the legislation lost its way?
With reports the Treasury and Number 10 are blocking the introduction of peppercorn round rents over fears of the impact on pension funds, we ask whether the Bill will go far enough to support the leaseholders it was designed to help.
EPCs are changing: what does this mean for you?
The new Home Energy Model is set to replace the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) next year. James Kent, the NRLA’s chief innovation officer and founder of property compliance platform Safe2, explains what this means, and why landlords could be facing higher bills.
