Partners and suppliers
Should you set up a Buy-To-Let SPV?
In recent years, landlords have increasingly turned to SPVs as a way to enhance their tax efficiency and limit personal liability when managing buy-to-let property portfolios. There are over 325,000 Buy To Let SPVs in the UK registered with Companies House. The majority of those (170,000+) have been registered within the last 5 years. Highlighting the recent benefits that landlords have seen due to incorporation. NRLA recognised supplier, Taxd, tells us more.
Preparing your rental property for winter: Essential maintenance tips for landlords
Winter can be a challenging time for rental properties, especially when it comes to maintaining heating systems and keeping everything running smoothly. As temperatures drop, the risk of costly repairs and tenant complaints rises, making it essential for landlords to prepare early. Here are some key maintenance tips to ensure your property is winter-ready and how NRLA partner, YourRepair’s boiler cover can save you from the worst-case scenarios.
The complete guide to rent guarantors for landlords
As a member of the National Residential Landlord Association (NRLA), you understand the importance of safeguarding your investments. One of the most effective ways to protect your rental income and reduce the risks associated with letting property is by utilising a rent guarantor. NRLA recognised supplier, RentGuarantor outlines this comprehensive guide.
What insights does the latest English Housing Survey provide about the rental sector?
The headline report for the 2022-23 English Housing Survey was released back in December, but the more detailed reports – covering areas like the rental sectors, housing quality, and affordability – have only recently become available. The main conclusion from the data is that the Private Rented Sector (PRS) remains stable and is performing better than recent media coverage might suggest. NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Group gives us some headlines.
Supported Housing: An alternative way to let your property!
What is supported housing? This article from NRLA recognised supplier, Living Redefined outlines a breakdown of what supported housing is, an outline of the different types of housing and the landlord's role.
5 reasons why landlords should take a deposit
In this article, Resolution Department Lead at mydeposits, Suzy Hershman along with Steve Barnes, Head of Broking at Total Landlord and Tim Frome, Head of Government Schemes at Total Property, talk about the humble tenancy deposit. We explain why it’s so important to landlords, what alternatives exist and how the impending Renters’ Rights Bill will make deposit protection compliance more important than ever.
7 steps to buy-to-let success
In this article, NRLA insurance partner, Total Landlord, explores the seven essential steps that will guide you towards becoming a better landlord and running a successful rental business.
“My property portfolio was my pension plan – until I met my adviser”
With a successful buy-to-let business and a property portfolio, NRLA member Nick Taylor didn’t give his pension a second thought. But working with NRLA recognised supplier, St. James’s Place (SJP), has opened up opportunities he didn’t know existed. Nick shares his story.
Funding confirmed for EPC improvements – but will it be enough?
The Government has confirmed cash will be available to support low-income households when it comes to making energy efficiency improvements, but is more needed to bring properties up to scratch across the board? James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer and founder of the digital compliance platform Safe2, explains more.
15 stats shaping the current property market
Did the traditional summer lull materialise? Have house prices increased? Are tenants paying more to rent a property? Did the base rate cut spark a property stampede? Thankfully, there are a bank of analysts who have the answers to these questions. The following stats and facts provide a great snapshot of the sales and lettings market as we head towards the final quarter of 2024. If there’s anything you’d like to discuss, the Viewber team is ready to talk shop.
