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Landlords need to professionalise to prepare for the future

Landlords need to professionalise if they are to flourish, says Paul Shamplina, TV star and founder of Landlord Action, who will be addressing the NRLA Landlord Conference this autumn. Paul, says landlords need to view their rentals as a business, and has called for greater clarity on what changes we’re set to see in the coming years.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 25/07/2024
Landlords need to professionalise to prepare for the future

NRLA member scoops double award in Poole

NRLA member Leana Knight has picked up two awards at the Poole Business Awards. After notching silver in the family business section – Leana, who founded Goodknight Property Management just five years ago – won top prize in the young entrepreneur of the year category.

Member Stories Sanjeev Shetty 26/07/2024
NRLA member scoops double award in Poole

King’s Speech: the lowdown

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco speak to the NRLA’s deputy director for policy Meera Chindooroy, who gives us the lowdown on what was – and wasn’t in the King’s Speech for landlords.

Industry News 24/07/2024
King’s Speech: the lowdown

Energy efficiency: New targets announced by Labour

Landlords have until 2030 to get their rented properties to an EPC ‘C’ rating – or be barred from letting them out. Ed Miliband, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, confirmed the plans last week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 25/07/2024
Energy efficiency: New targets announced by Labour

NRLA confirms Aspray as recognised supplier

Property claims managers Aspray is the latest addition to the NRLA's recognised suppliers list.

Partners and Suppliers NRLA Communications Team 22/07/2024
NRLA confirms Aspray as recognised supplier

NRLA reaches awards finals

The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the final of awards celebrating the best of British trade associations. The NRLA has reached the finals of the Association Excellence Awards in three categories.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 19/07/2024
NRLA reaches awards finals

King’s Speech 2024: What’s next for rental reform?

The abolition of Section 21, along with moves to end bidding wars and improve standards are at the core of Labour's new Renters’ Rights Bill, announced in the King's speech this week. James Wood, the NRLA's head of policy takes a deep dive into what we know so far - and what happens next.

Industry News James Wood 19/07/2024
King’s Speech 2024: What’s next for rental reform?

A second bite at leasehold reform

Despite the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 receiving Royal Assent just two months ago, further reforms are back on the table following an announcement in the King's Speech this week.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 19/07/2024
A second bite at leasehold reform

English Housing Survey: Eight in ten private renters satisfied with rented accommodation

Private renters are more satisfied with their accommodation than those in the social rented sector, according to new data published today. According to the English Housing Survey, 82 per cent of private renters were satisfied with their accommodation, compared to 74 per cent of those in the social rented sector.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 18/07/2024
English Housing Survey: Eight in ten private renters satisfied with rented accommodation

Rental reform must work for tenants and responsible landlords

A Renters’ Rights Bill will be introduced to parliament by the newly-elected Labour Government, it was revealed today. The announcement was made in the King's Speech, which outlines the Government's priorities for the coming year and reiterated its commitment to ending Section 21, so-called ‘no fault’ repossessions.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 17/07/2024
Rental reform must work for tenants and responsible landlords