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Government must act to protect rental market as Bank again hikes interest rates
The NRLA responds to news that the Bank of England has increased the base interest rate to 5.25%, the fourteenth consecutive occasion on which they have done so since 2008.
NRLA endorses joint letter calling for Ministers to provide energy efficiency support
The NRLA has endorsed a letter submitted to the Treasury by think tank E3G, which calls on the Government to introduce new financial support to help private landlords improve the energy efficiency of their properties.
Legal updates for landlords: August 2023
Our Head of Policy James Wood explains more about recent legislative changes, including a new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service and advance notice of a new version of the How to Rent guide.
Supporting your switch to high-yielding HMOs
Ed Mead, founding director and CEO of NRLA partner, Viewber, explains more about how Viewber's ‘view a property on my behalf’ service can benefit HMO landlords.
Protecting your property investment from financial pitfalls
There are a range of factors to consider when it comes to insuring your property, from the location and type of building to the renters who live there. Our partners at Rentguard have shared their most frequent received enquiries with the relevant advice, to help you ensure your property investment is protected from financial pitfalls.
Buy to Let Mortgages Update August 2023
Welcome to ‘Buy to Let Market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. The information within this article is correct as at 31/07/2023.
Average 20 viewings for each rental property listing, research reveals
Rental properties are attracting around 20 viewing requests on average according to data commissioned by the BBC, published this week. The figures, which are from the property portal Rightmove, highlight the imbalance of homes available to rent in the PRS.
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023 - FOUR reasons to attend
In just over two months, the NRLA's Landlord Conference, hosted by award-winning journalist Clive Myrie, will arrive in Birmingham. This one-day conference brings you a wealth of information and practical guidance on the Renters (Reform) Bill, housing market trends and more.
Landlords and council work together to help with student housing changeover
The Leeds Property Association (LPA) has teamed up with the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds City Council and student housing charity Unipol to help reduce the impact of this year’s annual student housing changeover and promote the recycling and re-using of unwanted items.
Student landlord advice and effective tips to prevent deposit disputes
Being a student landlord in the UK can be a rewarding venture but does come with its own set of challenges; from understanding the legal requirements, choosing the right students for your property, and ensuring your property is well-maintained, there's a lot to consider. In this article, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme provides practical tips and advice to help you navigate the student rental market with ease.
