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The Big Question: Do you have a process for handling tenant complaints?

We all know how important it is to deal with tenant complaints promptly and professionally. We want to hear more about your complaints procedures our latest Big Question feature for NRLA members' magazine Property.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 19/02/2025
The Big Question: Do you have a process for handling tenant complaints?

Right to rent changes: What you need to know

Right to rent guidance for landlords and letting agents has been updated this month. Here policy officer Dan Cumming runs through what you need to know.

Industry News Dan Cumming 19/02/2025
Right to rent changes: What you need to know

How to lay laminate flooring

Laminate flooring is popular in rentals as it is hard-wearing and easy to keep clean. Here experts from NRLA partner Tradepoint give you a step-by-step guide on how to install it yourself.

Helpful Tips Sanjeev Shetty 19/02/2025
How to lay laminate flooring

Leaseholders to benefit from new rules

Last month, Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, signed new regulations that will remove the long-standing requirement for leaseholders to have owned their lease for two years before they can extend it or buy their freehold.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 19/02/2025
Leaseholders to benefit from new rules

Exclusive MEES webinar announced – book your place

With the Government announcing plans to introduce an EPC rating of C on all rental properties by 2030, and a new higher cost cap of £15,000 per property, landlords already navigating the forthcoming changes in the Renters’ Rights Bill will face further challenges ahead.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 14/02/2025
Exclusive MEES webinar announced – book your place

NRLA On Tour - Capacity crowd in Bristol

The NRLA On Tour staged a great event in Bristol - now it moves on to Kent on 27th February, with the last few spots remaining.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 14/02/2025
NRLA On Tour - Capacity crowd in Bristol

MEES proposals: What you need to know

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) published its long-awaited consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. But what do these changes mean for you? Mia Rotaru and Finlay Duncan from our public affairs and policy teams break it down for you.

Industry News Mia Rotaru 14/02/2025
MEES proposals: What you need to know

Record numbers of landlords selling homes

Figures from the final quarter of 2024 show more than a quarter of landlords had sold off at least some of their rental homes last year

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 06/02/2025
Record numbers of landlords selling homes

Renters’ Rights Bill will fail without proper enforcement plan

Reforms to the private rented sector will fail without a proper plan to improve enforcement against rogue and criminal landlords, the NRLA has warned, as Peers prepare to debate the detail of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 12/02/2025
Renters’ Rights Bill will fail without proper enforcement plan

Fewer homes and higher rents the true cost of energy efficiency plans

The Government’s ambitious and expensive energy efficiency plans would need to see a massive 5,000 homes a day retrofitted to meet new targets. Here NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle – who has written to Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh, on the issue – spells out why the plans are unworkable and what needs to change.

Industry News Ben Beadle 11/02/2025
Fewer homes and higher rents the true cost of energy efficiency plans