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Changes to Section 21 and Section 8 notice periods: What you need to know
As of today (1 October 2021) notice periods have returned to their pre-pandemic levels in England.
What you need to know: court fees update
As of 30 September, the Government has increased the price of a number of fees that landlords have to pay when applying to court. This includes applications for warrants of possession, as well as making a small claim or enforcing it.
NRLA responds to the Welsh Government's extension of notice periods
Ben Beadle, our Chief Executive, responds to the Welsh Government's announcement of a further extension to notice periods.
Call of the Week: Gas safety certificates
We recently helped one of our members who had a question about renewing a gas safety certificate and doing this early.
Property MOTs: A licensing alternative?
The NRLA recognise the advantages adopting of a so-called Property MOT could bring as a replacement for the myriad of local licensing schemes. Using safety certificates, rather than local authority inspection, the MOT is seen as a mechanism to drive a uniform approach to standards. This incorporates current, necessary checks on gas and electrical safety as well as a range of less frequent checks such as EPC rating.
Renters and Landlords face cliff edge as furlough ends
Private renters and landlords across the country face a cliff edge as the end of furlough coincides with cuts to benefit support.
FAQs on property adaptations
There is a growing demand for adapted properties. With an ageing population, and an increased share of total housing stock, private landlords need to be ready to cater for a wider range of needs than they traditionally have.
Wales: Universal Credit and the impact of the pandemic
Our Welsh Policy Officer, Tim Thomas, looks at the impact Covid has had on tenants in receipt of welfare and benefits and what support is being offered to both landlords and tenants to keep tenancies going.
Michael Gove named Housing Secretary
Michael Gove MP has been appointed as the new Housing Secretary, following a cabinet reshuffle this week.
A Quick Guide to Tenancy Deposit Protection for New Landlords
Sandy Bastin of NRLA deposit partner TDS shares all you need to know about deposits when starting out on your buy-to-let journey.
