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Adaptations & the PRS: a clear market failure
This post takes a closer look at one of the key themes from In Focus. There is an increasing need for property adapted for tenants and their family members who have specific needs in order to lead independent lives. There is a generous grant for landlords to cover costs. Many local authorities are willing to help landlords. Yet few landlords have tenants who require adaptations. Why? This post explores some of the issues.
In Focus (2021 Qtr 4): Accessibility, safety and standards
Over 1,000 landlords participated in this survey. The survey focused on accessibility. The analysis provides a landlord perspective on why there aren't more properties in the PRS for those who require specific adaptations to live independently. Clear market failure is identified. The research indicates how take up of opportunity could be increased through better partnership between landlord and local authority.
Landlords' mission to save pets in Ukraine
As millions of refugees flee war-torn Ukraine with little more than the clothes on their backs, many have had no choice but to leave behind much-loved family pets. Landlords Nick Tadd and Vanessa Warwick have raised tens of thousands of pounds to help save these animals, with Nick travelling to Ukraine to help coordinate the rescue mission on the ground.
Landlords slam Shelter scaremongering
This morning we responded to newly-released data from Shelter on repossessions in the private rented sector. Our response challenges some of the erroneous findings which emerged from the research.
NRLA announces Movewise as official sales partner
The NRLA is delighted to announce that it has appointed Movewise, the UK's leading property sales management service, as its property sales partner.
Blog: Sourcing off-market property with data
Renting Homes Wales - what you need to know
As July 15 2022 approaches, landlords in Wales continue to prepare for the introduction of Renting Homes Wales. Once the act applies in Wales, landlords will see significant changes to the way they manage their properties. The NRLA has produced new guides to help you get ready for the changes up ahead.
Blog: Your right to rent update
In welcome news for landlords, the Government has made it easier to perform right to rent checks from April this year. Under the new rules for right to rent, landlords now have a range of options for performing a right to rent check on prospective tenants, including using digital verification technology that can be performed remotely.
What will Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee insurance cover?
As a landlord, tenants defaulting on rent is always a risk - even if you have done all you can as a landlord to mitigate against it by carrying out rigorous tenant checks and references.
NRLA scoops three national awards
The NRLA has scooped three top accolades at the National Association Awards 2022, including the prestigious National Association of the Year title. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was named Outstanding Director for 2022 at the annual awards, with NRLA members’ magazine Property named Best Magazine.