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2024 tested landlords’ limits – Will 2025 offer a smoother path?
What a year! For landlords, 2024 has been an unpredictable rollercoaster, blending relentless challenges with glimmers of opportunity. From the ongoing possession crisis to changing tax landscapes and shifting yields, this year has tested the mettle of anyone in the private rented sector (PRS). NRLA recognised supplier, Landlord Action reflects on its highs, lows, and lessons while looking ahead to 2025.
Cost-saving strategies for landlords: How to keep your property running efficiently
Running a rental property can be expensive, but savvy landlords know there are ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. By focusing on energy efficiency and preventative maintenance, landlords can not only cut down on expenses but also provide tenants with a more appealing property. Here’s how you can save money while keeping your property running efficiently, with the help of NRLA partner, YourRepair’s boiler cover.
NRLA announces new partnership with Homebox
The NRLA has confirmed that it has agreed a new partnership with Homebox, the leading free utility management service that provides essential assistance to landlords and agents during the time-consuming transition period between tenancies.
How to prepare your property for new tenants: A comprehensive checklist
As a landlord or letting agent, getting your property ready for new tenants is essential for ensuring a smooth and positive experience. It's not just about aesthetics, though that’s important—it’s also about meeting legal requirements and maintaining the property’s long-term condition. A well-prepared property will help attract reliable tenants, reduce void periods, and avoid potential issues down the line. NRLA recognised supplier, Inventory Hive provides us with this checklist.
Buy-to-Let Market Update - December 2024
Welcome to ‘Buy-to-Let Market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the buy-to-let lending markets. The information within this article is correct as at 29/11/2024, brought to you by NRLA Mortgages.
Four tenant challenges for landlords to be aware of in 2025
Finding suitable tenants and then keeping them long term can be important for the success of your rental investment. Rentguard, the NRLA’s Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance partner, has researched what landlords can look out for in 2025 and improvements they can make to help avoid rent arrears.
Five property concerns for landlords to prepare for in 2025
While buying to rent is a profitable source of income, it is not free of challenges. With the market continuously changing, if you own one or many rental properties, it's good to look ahead. Gallagher, the NRLA’s trusted Landlord Insurance partner, has put together some key areas to focus on in 2025 and onwards to help protect your investment.
A winter checklist for landlords and property managers
Maintenance of let properties is a perennial problem but, come the colder months, landlords and property managers can expect an increase in planned and emergency call outs. From the small to the spectacular, landlords and property managers are expected to come up with quick solutions whether it’s blowing a gale, or the streets are blanketed in snow. NRLA partner, Viewber, gives us some things to take into consideration.
Why is there a growing demand for supported housing?
Supported housing provides more than just shelter—it offers essential care and support to people who are struggling to maintain a home due to physical, mental, or social challenges. But why is the need for supported housing increasing? And who exactly benefits from it? In this article, NRLA recognised supplier, Living Redefined explores these questions and the crucial role that supported housing plays in society.
Are your properties ready as the mercury falls?
The clocks have gone back and there is a distinct chill in the air – and with the winter months almost upon us now is the perfect time to make sure your properties are prepared for a cold snap. James Kent from NRLA partner, Safe2 gives us some pointers.