Top stories
Economic threat of plans to retrofit inefficient homes
A new report has warned of the economic impact of retrofitting properties to make them more energy efficient in poorer areas of the country. Where house prices are lower improvements can cost up to a quarter of a home's value.
NRLA magazine is Property Trade Magazine of the year
The NRLA is celebrating after members' magazine Property was named Property Trade Magazine of the Year at the Property Press Awards. CEO Ben Beadle received the award from property expert, TV's Phil Spencer.
NRLA partners with AO for exclusive member deal
The NRLA is partnering with electrical retailer AO with a deal that will offer members great products at great prices. AO has created a bespoke collection of discounted household appliances exclusively for members.
Private rent debts double during the pandemic
The proportion of private renters in arrears in England has more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic according to the latest Housing Resilience Study. Seven per cent were in arrears in April/May 2021.
New consultation on right to rent
The Government has launched a new consultation on right to rent and is expected to introduce a new digital checking and verification system for UK nationals next year.
Smart meters - what do you need to know?
October marked the inaugural Smart Meter Awareness Week, organised to raise awareness and understanding of smart meters within the private rented sector and to offer help and advice to landlords.
Podcast: Spotlight on student landlords
With more than 10% of NRLA members letting to students, in this month’s episode of Listen Up Landlords we take a look at what’s going on in the land of student lets, talking to experts from across the market.
Rental Reform white paper pushed back to next year
The UK Government has this week confirmed that its planned white paper on rental reform has been pushed back to 2022. It said the delay will allow time to continue working with stakeholders.
Download your winter maintenance guide
Winter is on the way, and as the mercury starts to fall cold weather can cause a number of property-related issues. NRLA partner Rentguard Landlord Insurance shares its guide to protecting rental properties during winter.
Welsh landlords - have your say on Rent Smart Wales
Landlords are being reminded this is their last chance to fill in the NRLA’s survey on Rent Smart Wales. The NRLA is calling for more scrutiny on the body and is asking members with properties in Wales what they think.
Your latest local licensing update
Our licensing update this month takes a look at new licensing schemes that have come into force, as well as live consultations from across the country, including plans for a major scheme in Birmingham and changes in Westminster.
Your training and events update for November
Welcome to your training and events guide for November. In addition to our comprehensive eLearning offering, we have a selection of eClassroom courses to choose from and national and regional webinars.
Help and advice
Call of the month: who should clean the gutters?
This month we helped a member who had a query about cleaning gutters. Our member was looking for guidance on who would be obliged to keep the gutters clean and free from debris.
Forum spotlight: Changing the main tenant
A member asked what to do if their tenant wanted to move out, but her daughter - a permitted occupier - wanted to stay on as the main tenant. Here's what our forum members had to say.
TradePoint: How to create a geometric wall
Fancy unleashing your creative side? This B&Q guide shows you how to create a geometric feature wall to brighten up your rental. Share your pictures and tag us if you have a go.
Course of the month: Property refurbishment
Refurbishing is a great way to improve and add value to your home. Find out more on how to make the most of your rental while keeping costs down on our property refurbishment course.
Research
Research from our latest survey shows how landlords are reacting to tax changes. To read more click here.
