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Landlords feel let down by Government

Almost 90 per cent of landlords feel the Government’s White Paper on rental reform demonstrates an anti-landlord agenda, according to new research by the NRLA.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 15/09/2022
Landlords feel let down by Government

How Landlords Should Prepare their Property for Extreme Weather

What can you do, as a landlord, to prepare and maintain your UK property for extreme weather? NRLA Recognised Supplier, Inventory Hive, give us some pointers.

Partners and Suppliers Richard Abbots 13/09/2022
How Landlords Should Prepare their Property for Extreme Weather

NRLA calls for clarity from Natalie Elphicke MP on rent freeze proposal

Following the publication of her article for Conservative Home (entitled "Keeping people in their homes during harder times must be a top priority"), the NRLA has issued a letter to Natalie Elphicke MP challenging several of her assertions about the private rented sector.

Industry News Sam Hunter 08/09/2022
NRLA calls for clarity from Natalie Elphicke MP on rent freeze proposal

Simon Clarke MP named new Housing Secretary

Simon Clarke (pictured) has been appointed as Housing Secretary this week, following Liz Truss MP being appointed as the new Prime Minister, and a cabinet reshuffle.

Industry News Victoria Barker 09/02/2022
Simon Clarke MP named new Housing Secretary

Wales: More questions on Rent Smart Wales raised in the Senedd

Rent Smart Wales' full telephone service will return 'as soon as possible', the Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS has confirmed. The licensing authority's landlord phoneline has been temporarily closed for several weeks. The Minister's comments were made in response to two questions tabled by the Member of Senedd for Monmouth, Peter Fox MS.

Industry News Josh Lovell 08/09/2022
Wales: More questions on Rent Smart Wales raised in the Senedd

The Big Question: Do you set up tenancies online or in-person?

Do you set up tenancies in-person or online? The topic is the latest to come under the microscope in our Big Question feature for NRLA members' magazine, Property.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 07/09/2022
The Big Question: Do you set up tenancies online or in-person?

NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State

Following the Government's cabinet reshuffle, the NRLA has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Simon Clarke MP to role of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Industry News Sam Hunter 07/09/2022
NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State

Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO

Government plans to reform the private rented sector risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour without urgent changes.That was the warning from the Chief Executive of the NRLA Ben Beadle, as he appeared before MPs on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 07/09/2022
Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO

NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation

Following the Government’s announcement of its Decent Homes Standard (DHS) consultation, the NRLA has commented on what it believes a future DHS should entail.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/09/2022
NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation

How to Analyse a Local Property Market from your Desk

Location is a critical factor for any landlord looking for a new property, and understanding the market dynamics of an investment area is an essential part of the research process when looking at potential property purchases. Michael Dent, Founder of Property Data, tells us more.

Partners and Suppliers Michael Dent 30/08/2022
How to Analyse a Local Property Market from your Desk