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Leasehold reform – a case of winners and losers?

The long-awaited Leasehold Reform Bill was published this week - but what does it mean for you and your businesses? Eleanor Bateman from the NLRA Public Affairs team takes a deep dive into the proposed changes.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 30/11/2023
Leasehold reform – a case of winners and losers?

Listen Up Landlords - A Rental Reform Special

In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco shine the spotlight on the progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill, promising the biggest shake up of the PRS in decades. Ben and Richard are joined by Unipol chief executive Paddy Jackman, Tim Briggs, managing director of Legal Mentor and landlord Nick Duncan to discuss the very latest on the Bill’s progress through Parliament, and the potential implications for landlords.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 30/11/2023
Listen Up Landlords - A Rental Reform Special

Property Magazine - Have your say to win

With a customer satisfaction rating of 96% and a packed awards cabinet, we are rightly proud of our members’ magazine Property. However we want to do more, and are this month asking what you enjoy and what you would like to see more of.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 30/11/2023
Property Magazine - Have your say to win

A landlords guide to tax return season

As we approach tax return season, Gemma Doswell of Tax Scouts shares advice for landlords on what taxes they need to pay, important deadlines and how to file a tax return.

Partners and Suppliers Gemma Doswell 28/11/2023
A landlords guide to tax return season

How to unfreeze a frozen condensate pipe if you have a condensing boiler

NRLA partner Your Repair explains what landlords can do to unfreeze a condensate pipe, if they have a condensing boiler.

Partners and Suppliers Mark McAuley 28/11/2023
How to unfreeze a frozen condensate pipe if you have a condensing boiler

Renters Reform: Amendments under the microscope

This week, MPs began the meticulous process of poring over the Renters (Reform) Bill in a line by line examination of the legislation. Samuel Leeson from the public affairs team looks at the key takeaways for landlords.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 24/11/2023
Renters Reform: Amendments under the microscope

December deadline for HMO council tax changes

New legislation regarding council tax and HMO properties will come into force in England next week, putting an end to the practice of disaggregating houses in multiple occupation and clarifying who is responsible for council tax.

Industry News James Wood 24/11/2023
December deadline for HMO council tax changes

The Autumn Statement: What it means for landlords

This week saw a big campaign win for the NRLA on Local Housing Allowance rates in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. But much more is needed to address the supply crisis and appeal to landlords ahead of a general election. NRLA Deputy Policy Director Meera Chindooroy explains more.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 24/11/2023
The Autumn Statement: What it means for landlords

NRLA celebrates new awards success

The NRLA is celebrating new awards success, picking up three industry gongs at last night's Landlord Investment Show (LIS) Awards. Chief Executive Ben Beadle was named Industry Hero 2023, with the association also named Best Product for Landlords and Best Property Education Provider.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 23/11/2023
NRLA celebrates new awards success

Benefits win a gamechanger for vulnerable tenants – and the landlords who house them

Following a tireless campaign by the NRLA Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced he will reverse the unfair freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. The association has been lobbying for change for a number of years with the call a key part of the NRLA’s submission to the Treasury ahead of this week's Autumn Statement.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 23/11/2023
Benefits win a gamechanger for vulnerable tenants – and the landlords who house them