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Student HMOs Under Threat by Rental Reform Plans
Rents will go up and the supply of homes will fall if the Government's rental reform plans are given the go ahead, says NLRA partner and student accommodation search engine, accommodationforstudents.com (AFS). Here Director Simon Thompson explains what needs to change.
Are you up to Date with Landlord Legislation?
The private rental sector has become increasingly regulated over the past few years in a bid to increase housing standards and tenant safety. It is important for landlords to be compliant and adhere to the current regulations or face fines, or even a prison sentence. Legislation is constantly changing. NRLA Partner, Rentguard has provided a guide of the current rules and regulations that landlords must be on top of.
NRLA providing insight for Ministerial roundtable around housing refugees
The NRLA is providing insight and expertise, as part of a UK Government industry roundtable on improving access to the Private Rented Sector for refugees.
Wales: Shadow Housing Minister backs NRLA calls around Rent Smart Wales
The Welsh Shadow Minister for Housing, Janet Finch-Saunders, has backed the NRLA's calls to improve Rent Smart Wales (RSW) for landlords and tenants.
City-wide selective licensing scheme set to start in Oxford in September
A city-wide selective licensing scheme will come into force in Oxford on 1st September 2022.The new scheme will make it a requirement for all privately rented homes in the city to have a licence, to operate lawfully.
Landlord develops community allotment to help tackle social isolation in his neighbourhood
On National Allotment Week, read more about landlord and handyman Steven Fletcher, who has put his passion for gardening to good use, tackling loneliness in his local area by developing a community allotment. Article first featured in NRLA magazine Property.
How to Choose an Estate Agent
There are almost 20,000 estate agencies across the UK, so how do you decide which is the right one to sell your property? Kirsty Burnham, head of property at Movewise, shares some tips.
How to Tackle Damp in Rented Housing
Living in a house with damp or mould problems can be harmful to health. This can be a particular problem in privately rented accommodation, as problems can go undetected, particularly during void periods. NRLA Recognised Supplier, Envirovent tells us more.
Energy bill rebates and the private rented sector: NRLA puts forward landlords' case
Following coverage of claims from Shelter that landlords are not passing on the £400 energy bills rebate to tenants, the NRLA has responded on behalf of its members to challenge this misleading narrative.
Base Rate Hike: Time for landlords to fight or take flight?
This week the Bank of England announced an interest rate increase from 1.25 to 1.75 per cent, the biggest single hike for 27 years. Here, NRLA Policy and Campaigns Director Chris Norris explores what the impact of the rise could be for landlords and the private rented sector.
