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Tax breaks for furnished holiday lets axed from next year

Furnished holiday lets (FHL) will now be treated in the same way as other rentals when it comes to tax, with changes coming in from April next year. The plan to abolish the FHL tax regime was announced in the Conservative budget this spring, with the new Government announcing detailed proposals to bring the plans forward as a priority.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 01/08/2024
Tax breaks for furnished holiday lets axed from next year

Last chance to enter landlord survey

This is your last chance to answer a landlord survey set to examine the current state of the lettings industry. Carried out by Safe2 partner, lettings platform Goodlord, the research will question more than a thousand landlords to inform its 2024 State of Lettings Industry report.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 31/07/2024
Last chance to enter landlord survey

London private rented sector contributes £14.6 billion to the economy

London’s private rented sector (PRS) makes a gross value added (GVA) contribution of £14.6bn to the UK economy, according to an independent report commissioned by the NRLA and Paragon Bank.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 29/07/2024
London private rented sector contributes £14.6 billion to the economy

Is Being a Landlord Still Worth It in 2024?

We'll help you weigh the pros and cons to decide whether being a landlord is still worth it in 2024. Join the NRLA for landlord resources and support.

Industry News 29/07/2024
Is Being a Landlord Still Worth It in 2024?

Your training and events update for August

While the schools may have broken up for summer, the NRLA Training Academy continues to offer a range of face-to-face and eClassroom courses for landlords and agents over the holiday period.

Events Sanjeev Shetty 29/07/2024
Your training and events update for August

Rent Smart Wales audit: Electrical safety and navigating the requirements

Rent Smart Wales is undertaking a compliance audit and has identified some electrical safety pitfalls that can be easy to overlook. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act (RHW) requires landlords in Wales to undertake electrical safety testing to ensure properties are safe to rent. NRLA Senior Campaigns Officer Ellie Bateman explains more about the audit and top tips to navigate electrical safety requirements as a landlord in Wales.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 29/07/2024
Rent Smart Wales audit: Electrical safety and navigating the requirements

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