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Michael Gove to give keynote speech at NRLA conference
Housing Secretary Michael Gove will give the keynote speech at the NRLA's Landlord Conference, to be held in Birmingham on October 24. Award winning journalist and presenter Clive Myrie will be hosting the event.
Irish landlords to benefit from tax breaks
Small landlords in Ireland are set to benefit from new tax breaks to keep them in the rental market, it has been reported. The NRLA has welcomed the news, saying it is now time the British Government followed suit.
Customer Satisfaction Survey - make sure to have your say
The NRLA is launching its largest ever customer satisfaction survey - asking you what you think about the services the association offers - and how they could be improved to best serve you and your business.
New state of the PRS document released
With a myriad of conflicting headlines, ever-changing statistics and misinformation, the NRLA has produced the first in a new quarterly series of fact sheets to bring you a snapshot of what's really happening in the sector.
Exclusive member discounts at electrical giant Currys
NRLA members can benefit from exclusive member discounts as part of a new partnership between the NRLA and Currys Business, which will see discounts of up to 5% available on selected electrical goods.
Podcast: Trade troubles and garden disputes
This month we look at the rising cost of building materials and the challenge of sourcing labourers for development and improvement works as well as finding out more about how to prevent gardening disputes.
What's the strangest thing a tenant has left in your rental?
From wartime newspapers to two dozen boxes of pinecones, all manner of objects have been left behind by tenants when they move out. This month we are asking you what’s the strangest thing that you have found?
All the latest on what we are doing for you
Despite Parliament and the Senedd being in recess this month, the campaigns and policy team has been actively engaging with Government Departments and other stakeholders to ensure your concerns are heard.
NRLA on Tour: New dates announced
Hundreds of landlords have already attended the NRLA’s free ‘NRLA on Tour’ events with new dates in London, Manchester and Llanelli. The events invite expert speakers and exhibitors to share knowledge and expertise.
All the latest PRS news from Wales
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe looks at new data showing the confidence of landlords in Wales is plummeting, and shares the latest on NRLA campaigns issues in the private rented sector in Wales.
Your latest local licensing update
Here we talk about all the latest licensing consultations in your local areas. This month consultations are open in the Wirral and Bristol with Birmingham City Council starting to enforce it's new city-wide scheme.
Your training and events update for September
It's back to school with the NRLA this month with your September training and events guide. We have a bumper crop of face-to-face and eClassroom courses to choose from, and a packed programme of events and webinars.
Help and advice
Call of the month: How to carry out legionella checks
This month we helped out a member who got in contact with the support line for advice on what checks they need to carry out, ahead of letting out their rental property to a new tenant.
Returning the deposit when tenants split
A landlord got in contact to say his tenants had split up and were ending the tenancy. He wanted to know whether the returned deposit needs to go to the lead tenant, or be split 50/50.
TradePoint: Starting a tenancy toolkit
Ever considered providing tenants with useful cleaning products and the like, to help the when they first move in? TradePoint (B&Q) shares its advice for creating a new home starter box.
Course of the month: The Key to Property Investment
The Key to Property Investment is a course is designed to help you understand the challenges and trends in a changing marketplace and improve your skills.
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