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Renters’ Rights Bill to be published today
Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill will be published later today. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle met with housing minister Matthew Pennycook and Labour Peer Baroness Taylor of Stevenage yesterday along with other stakeholders for a briefing about the contents of the Bill, which the Government says will ‘give greater security and protections for 11 million renters’.
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?
Renters’ Rights Bill could be announced as soon as next week
Details of Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill could be published as soon as next week, with sources close to the Government claiming an announcement is imminent.
Your long read: Does commonhold make common sense?
With further leasehold reform on the horizon, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, takes a closer look at commonhold – the Government’s preferred tenure for leasehold properties – to see whether it offers a better alternative, and what the future of property ownership might look like.
Record number of former rentals up for sale
New figures out today show the rental housing crisis is worsening – with the number of former rental homes up for sale hitting record highs. The NRLA said the data, from property portal Rightmove, is bad news for all tenants looking for a home, with a bold new approach needed if the Government is to tackle the massive imbalance between supply and demand.
Investors in People awards NRLA gold accreditation
The NRLA has been awarded Gold standard by Investors in People (IIP) for its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment for its staff.
Course of the Month: The Key to Property Investment
Property Investment is not the easiest field to navigate, whether you are an expert or new to the business. This course has been designed to help you understand changing investment trends, source suitable properties, and guide you through the due diligence process when you have found the property that’s right for you.
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?
Back to school with the NRLA
As schools open up again this September the award-winning NRLA Training Academy is launching its own back to school offer of 20% off training courses.
