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Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs
A proposed amendment may stop the Valuation Office from charging council tax by the room in HMOs. Find out how you can get involved with the campaign to end this practice here.
Wales: NRLA win on safety rules
New amendments to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act will make it easier for landlords to comply with electrical safety rules.The changes follow NRLA calls for legislation to be brought into line with rules in England, allowing the use of electrical installation certificates (EIC) to prove new-build properties are safe.
Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate
Newly appointed housing minister Felicity Buchan MP shared NRLA calls on rental reform in a parliamentary debate in the House of Commons yesterday. The minister said she shared the NRLA's view that landlords' right to repossess must be protected - and pledged that any 'unnecessary restrictions' on this would be removed.
NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister
Within days of her appointment, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has met with Felicity Buchan MP - the new Housing Minister for rough sleeping and the PRS. The Minister, who will be giving the keynote speech at the NRLA's inaugural conference in Coventry this month, met with Ben to discuss landlords' concerns ahead of this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on the PRS.
Landlords call on new housing secretary to get rental reform right for landlords and tenants
Today, we responded to confirmation of Michael Gove's reappointment following the cabinet reshuffle and Rishi Sunak becoming PM.
One month countdown : NRLA confirms minister for PRS as keynote speaker
The NRLA, the largest membership association for landlords, announced new speakers today for the National Landlord Conference. There's just one month to go before the largest landlord conference comes to Coventry Building Society Arena on 15 November.
Campaigns Update- what we are doing for you
It's been another busy week for the policy and campaigns team, representing you and your businesses at high-level meetings and events.
Housing Minister to address landlords at national conference
Housing Minister Andrew Stephenson MP will give the key-note address at the NRLA's inaugural conference, taking place next month in Coventry.
Lettings coalition will seek legal opinion on Scotland's rent freeze and eviction ban
A coalition of landlord and lettings bodies is seeking legal advice on the Scottish Government's rent freeze and eviction ban legislation.
NRLA scoops top award at Association Excellence Awards 2022
The NRLA has been crowned the Best Membership Association at the prestigious Association Excellence Awards 2022. The award ceremony took place at The Oval in London on Friday 14th October.
