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NRLA endorses letter calling for more energy support
The NRLA has endorsed a letter submitted to the Treasury by think tank E3G, which calls on the Government to introduce new financial support to help private landlords improve the energy efficiency of their properties.
Legal update for landlords: What you need to know
NRLA Head of Policy James Wood explains more about the new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service, enabling tenants to access legal advice when they are at risk of losing their home, and news the How to Rent guide will be updated.
NRLA responds to latest interest rate rise
The NRLA has responded to news that the Bank of England has this week hiked interest rates to 5.25%. The association is calling for Minister's to take action to support the rental market, including ending the freeze on housing benefit rates.
Campaigns update: making your voice heard
As Parliament and Senedd prepared for summer recess, the NRLA’s campaigns team were busy ensuring your concerns were heard by elected officials, as Campaigns and Public Affairs Executive, Samuel Leeson, explains.
Four reasons to attend the NRLA's Landlord Conference
In just over two months, the NRLA's Landlord Conference, hosted by award-winning journalist Clive Myrie, will take place in Birmingham. This one-day conference brings you a wealth of information and guidance on the Renters (Reform) Bill, housing market trends and more.
Podcast: Benefits tenants and giving something back
In the latest episode of our Listen Up Landlords podcast, presenter Richard Blanco discusses NRLA calls to reverse the decision to freeze LHA rates – and talks to a landlord who set up her own charity allowing inner city children to experience the great outdoors.
Council tax premiums and empty homes consultation
The government is seeking the views of landlords in a consultation about how council tax premium exemptions should apply to second homes and empty properties. Our Policy Officer Dan Cumming explains more and how landlords can respond to the consultation.
Wales update: Make your views heard on rent controls
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe explains more about the Welsh Government's consultation on rent controls and a new toolkit that has been developed to help members respond directly to the consultation, which closes next month.
NRLA in finals for top industry awards
The NRLA is a finalist in multiple categories of the Association Excellence Awards 2023. The association is in the running to win six awards, including UK Association of the Year (1,000+ members).
Student landlords: How to prevent deposit disputes
NRLA deposits partner the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) provide practical tips and advice to help you navigate the student rental market with ease, and explain how deposit disputes can be prevented.
Minister appeals for landlords to house Afghan families
Writing for the NRLA, The Rt Hon. Johnny Mercer MP (pictured), Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, is calling upon private landlords to support Afghan families into PRS homes.
Your training and events update for August
Welcome to your August training and events guide. In addition to our eLearning offering, we have a selection of eClassroom and face-to-face courses to choose from, and a programme of webinars.
NRLA CEO Ben Beadle gave evidence to the Levelling Up Housing and Communities Committee this month, alongside Richard Blakeway, the Housing Ombudsman and Tarun Bhakta of the charity Shelter. During the evidence session, Ben discussed the Renters (Reform) Bill which was published in May, court reform, and changes the NRLA would like to see around proposals for student tenancies. Watch the evidence session here, and read our round-up in this blog.
Help and advice
Call of the month: What to do prior to marketing a property
Our landlord support team recenty helped a new landlord, and new NRLA member, by answering their questions around making sure they have everything in place, before advertising their property for let.
Forum spotlight: Check-out inspections advice
A landlord posted on our forum asking for advice from fellow landlords around carrying out detailed check-out property inspections, as one of of their tenants was due to leave their property soon.
TradePoint: How to transform front doorstep
Making sure your property has kerb appeal needn’t break the bank, and one simple technique you can do is to transform the front doorstep at the property. Here we explain simple things you can do yourself.
Course of the month: Landlords Fundamentals
Whether you are a new landlord, or an experienced portfolio holder, our Landlords Fundamentals course will have something for you, with eLearning, eClassroom and face-to-face learning options available.
Research
NRLA Research Manager Nick Clay explains more about the latest NRLA Landlord Confidence Index data in this blog.
