CLADDING CRISIS: LANDLORDS DEMAND ANSWERS

A quarter of landlords hit by Covid rent losses

Almost one in four private landlords faced rental income losses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. With landlords affected almost twice as likely to sell property, the NRLA is warning that the pandemic has exacerbated a supply crisis in the sector.

Rightmove: PRS rents up by 10 per cent a year

Average asking rents in the private rented sector have increased by almost 10 per cent in a year according to Rightmove. According to the property portal, average asking rents have increased at the fastest rate on record, and are now £1,068 pcm.

Tax hikes are hitting landlords hard

More than half of private landlords responding to a new survey say recent tax changes in the rental market have had a negative impact on investment plans. The study was carried out by the London School of Economics on behalf of the NRLA.

July date for Renting Homes Wales Act

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will at last come into force this year. The Welsh Government has confirmed the legislation, which will fundamentally change the way that landlords in Wales operate, will be brought in on July 15.

Blog: Universal Credit arrears payment boost

Chris Norris, NRLA Director of Policy and Practice explains proposed changes to the Universal Credit system that will make it easier and faster for landlords to reclaim arrears. The scheme is set to be rolled out next month.

NRLA podcast: Rising bills and training latest

In this month's podcast we address the issue of rising utilities bills and how they are affecting landlords and tenants and shine the spotlight on a new training partnership between one local authority and the NRLA.

Your complete guide to landlord liability insurance

Landlords have a legal responsibility to supply a safe home but despite all precautions, accidents sometimes happen. Here Steve Barnes of NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser explains all you need to know.

Saving energy - how to support your tenants

Whether your rental comes with or without bills included, providing an energy efficient home is likely to make your property warmer and cheaper to run, both of which will make it more attractive to potential tenants.

Facing an energy crisis? Then get in touch

Are you a landlord facing issues caused by the high cost of cladding remediation or proposed new energy efficiency targets? If so we want to hear from you.

Blog: Due Diligence - your top 10 checks

Michael Dent of NRLA recognised supplier PropertyData on the ten most important things to look out for when weighing up potential property purchases.

Your latest local licensing update

Our licensing update takes a look at live consultations and includes full details of the NRLA response to a proposed selective licensing scheme in Birmingham.

Your training and events update for February

Welcome to your training and events guide for February. We have a wide selection of courses to choose from, along with national and regional webinars.

NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle will be giving evidence to the Public Accounts Committee on regulation in the PRS this Monday. Here he explains what the Government needs to do to improve standards in the PRS without placing extra regulatory burdens on compliant landlords. Ben will be giving evidence at 3.30pm on Monday. To live stream the session click here.