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.
Funding adaptations: Who picks up the bill?
Dave Eldridge from Foundations outlines funding for adapting properties and addresses landlords concerns about the potential loss of rental income when works are underway.
Buy-to-let market update August 2021
Welcome to Buy to Let Market, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. Written by Doug Hall, of NRLA mortgage partners 3mc.
There is light at the end of every tunnel
Mike Morgan, legal division manager at Hamilton Fraser writes about the benefits of mediation.
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System review
NRLA local authority policy officer Gavin Dick writes about the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Government review of this.
Recovering rent arrears shouldn't mean losing a tenant
Mike Morgan, legal division manager at the Property Redress Scheme highlights a recent case involving a landlord with a tenant in rent arrears, and how mediation helped to resolve the situation amicably.
Fire Safety: What you can expect
Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 there is renewed vigour to improve standards, particularly relating to fire safety. While initially focused on high-rise blocks, increasing attention is moving to other types of properties, and it is important landlords are aware of the changes coming down the line.
BLOG: 2021 is the year of the staycation - is it time to look at a furnished holiday let?
Mark Lee, a partner at professional services network EY explores the question of holiday lets - and what you need to consider before branching out into this type of rental.
Blog: Adapted and accessible properties - the next big opportunity in the PRS?
Liberty Bollen from accessible housing provider Abode Impact on the increasing demand for adapted homes.
Photographic Evidence in Tenancy Deposits - How to get it right
At the end of a tenancy, it can be difficult to prove how much deterioration or damage has been caused to a property. Whilst an inventory report can offer a good comparison between the start and end of tenancy, in-depth detail may be missing on the disputed area of concern which can cause difficulty when dealing with tenancy deposit disputes. Here, Michael Hill of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) explains more about getting photographic evidence right.
Blog: Rental reform is coming - now is not the time to bury your head in the sand
Paul Shamplina of Landlord Action on the Government's planned changes and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
