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Welsh Committee report backs NRLA calls for clearer definition of second homes

The Senedd's Local Government and Housing Committee has published its report following its inquiry into Second Homes in Wales. The Committee has made 15 recommendations to Welsh Government including the NRLA's call for the use of consistent definitions of what 'second homes; are when designing policies.

Regional News Tim Thomas 13/06/2022
Welsh Committee report backs NRLA calls for clearer definition of second homes

EPC Rules for Rented Property: What you Need to Know

The government plans to make energy efficiency standards for rented property stricter in the near future. Act now, says Kirsty Burnham, head of property at Movewise.

Partners and Suppliers Kirsty Burnham 13/06/2022
EPC Rules for Rented Property: What you Need to Know

The Big Question: Who is responsible for cleaning at your rental property?

Who is responsible for keeping your rental properties clean? Do you leave it to your tenants, or do you employ a cleaner? That's the latest topic to be put under the microscope in the next "Big Question" feature in NRLA members’ magazine, Property.

Member Stories Victoria Barker 09/06/2022
The Big Question: Who is responsible for cleaning at your rental property?

How to deal with common household pests

Summer is here and you may have noticed slightly more flies, bees or even wasps in your home of late. Household pests can be common in warmer weather, and to mark World Pest Day on 6th June, the British Pest Control Association (BPA) has launched some best practice advice for landlords when dealing with pests.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 09/06/2022
How to deal with common household pests

Renters and Landlords face perfect storm as benefit freeze bites

Over 820,000 private rented households in Britain experience a shortfall between their housing benefit payment and their monthly rents.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 08/06/2022
Renters and Landlords face perfect storm as benefit freeze bites

Landlords: Are your Tenants in it for the Long Haul?

The Tenant Fee Act is now three years old as of June 1st 2022. This seismic introduction to the letting industry has changed the way many landlords approach buy-to-let, especially those using a managing agent. NRLA partner Viewber gives us their insight.

Partners and Suppliers Ed Mead 07/06/2022
Landlords: Are your Tenants in it for the Long Haul?

The Complete Guide to Protecting your Property from Damage to Underground Services

NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance explain everything landlords need to know about protecting their property from damage to underground services - from how to make sure you have comprehensive cover and what's not covered, to preventing damage, what to do if there's a problem and who is responsible for repairs.

Partners and Suppliers Steve Barnes 01/06/2022
The Complete Guide to Protecting your Property from Damage to Underground Services

Energy efficiency - what you need to do when embarking on your retrofitting journey

Insights and Opinions Gavin Dick 01/06/2022
Energy efficiency - what you need to do when embarking on your retrofitting journey

Volunteers Week 2022: Read landlord Sue's story

Volunteers Week takes place annually between 1st-7th June. In each edition of our members' magazine Property, we feature a story of a landlord who volunteers or goes the extra mile for their local community. Here, we feature landlord Sue Hull's story. Sue volunteers at a charity shop donation centre and for her local park run as a guide runner.

Member Stories Victoria Barker 30/05/2022
Volunteers Week 2022: Read landlord Sue's story

Buy to Let Market Update: June 2022

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 written by Doug Hall of NRLA Mortgages.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 01/06/2022
Buy to Let Market Update: June 2022