Partners and suppliers
Student accommodation - Reducing risk in unoccupied properties
It’s that time of year again, when students head home for the summer months. As a landlord of student accommodation, this could mean that your property is now empty for a significant period. You may see this as a time to take a break yourself, relieved from the worry of late-night tenant calls. But an empty property comes with its own risks. NRLA recognised supplier, Aspray, gives us their insight.
Defend your property: Understanding and preventing Companies House fraud
Companies House fraud is an increasingly sophisticated type of financial crime where fraudsters exploit the UK’s company registration system to set up fake companies using stolen or fabricated identities. This often involves using residential addresses to establish sham businesses, leading to severe repercussions for unsuspecting property owners. NRLA partner, Title Guardian tells us what to look out for.
What causes fridge condensation and how to fix it
Having standing water in your fridge can get be unhygienic, but too much condensation might point to wider problems. So, here’s NRLA partner, Currys Business guide to finding out why your fridge has condensation problems and what to do about it.
Top tips for buying and selling by auction
Whether you’re buying or selling a property by auction for the first time or the tenth time, our team at SDL Property Auctions aims to make the process fast and faff-free. Here, NRLA partner, SDL Property Auctions' managing director and auctioneer Andrew Parker shares his top tips for buying and selling at auction and shares his advice for making it a hassle-free process.
Renting to students: Your most commonly asked questions
If you own a property in a bustling student hub, tapping into the student housing market can offer attractive advantages, including high demand, good rental yields, and straightforward annual contracts. Whether you’re a seasoned landlord with experience in student rentals or contemplating entering this market, renting to students can be a rewarding option. But doing so does come with a number of challenges. Suzy Hershman from NRLA partner, mydeposits, gives us her insight.
The complete guide to tenant referencing for landlords
Thorough tenant referencing is one of the most critical steps you can take as a landlord to protect your property and maximise the chances of having a successful tenancy. Evidence of a robust reference check is also a requirement of most landlord insurance policies. NRLA insurance partner, Total Landlord, has to put together this comprehensive guide.
What’s happening with the Renters Reform Bill?
Landlords crave stability and certainty, especially when new legislation could impact their portfolios. 2024 promised significant changes with the Renters Reform Bill entering its final phase before Royal Assent. However, the sudden call for an election has altered the landscape. NRLA partner, YourRepair tells landlords what this means for them.
Why councils must take enforcement seriously if sector is to improve
James Kent, the NRLA's Chief Innovation Officer and founder of property compliance platform Safe2, looks at new data on the postcode lottery of local authority enforcement.
NRLA launches partnership with SDL Property Auctions
The NRLA today confirms a new partnership with SDL Property Auctions, an award-winning auctioneer which specialises in helping users to sell a wide range of residential and commercial properties – both tenanted and vacant – across the UK.
How has the last 14 years under the Conservatives affected landlords?
Now that the General Election has been announced, NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Group thought it would be useful to take a look at the Conservatives’ various policies that have affected landlords since they took power in 2010. With devolved governments in Scotland (SNP) and Wales (Labour), we’re focusing here on policies in England.
