INDUSTRY NEWS

Your training and events for July

Sanjeev Shetty 29 June 2026

July is another busy month for training, with courses covering everything from tax and investment to HMO management and  Renters' Rights. We also have a full programme of events and webinars, including our NRLA Connect event in Birmingham.

Classroom training

These courses are delivered in person by one of our expert trainers.

30th July        Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)        Manchester

eClassroom training

Our eClassroom courses are delivered by our trainers in real time via Zoom. This month's courses include:

1st July          Making Tax Digital

6th July          Agents Fundamentals

9th July          Renters' Rights Act  - Local Authority

9th July          Condensation, Mould and Dampness

10th July        The Key to Property Investment

10th July        HMO Fundamentals

14th July        Energy Efficiency and MEES Compliance

15th July        Capital Gains Tax

15th July        Renters' Rights Act - Enforcement

16th July        Advanced HMO Management

16th July        Deposits and Inventories

16th July        Trauma-Informed Hoarding Training

18th July        Landlords Fundamentals

21st July        Renters' Rights Act – Social Housing

22nd July       Inheritance Tax

23rd July        HMO Licence (Leeds)

24th July        Renters' Rights Act

24th July        Specialist Landlord Tax

27th July        Renters' Rights Act - Ending a Tenancy

29th July        Making Tax Digital

30th July        Renters' Rights Act - Pre Tenancy

Events

1st July

Webinar – Filing your first MTD Update: Spreadsheet or Portfolio

Running from 11am to 11.45am

Your first Making Tax Digital quarterly submission is due by 5th August — and it's essential you know how to file it correctly. This free webinar from Taxd and the NRLA walks you through the entire process step by step, including what to include, how to file using tools like Taxd, Keptd, or NRLA Portfolio, and how to fix mistakes if they happen.

Click here to register.

8th July

Webinar – Energy Efficiency Series: The 2029 deadline: why it matters more than 2030

Running from 11am to 12 noon

Proposed changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and EPC regulations from October 2029 could have a major impact on your portfolio. This session breaks down what's coming, what it means in practice, and the steps you can take now to stay compliant and protect your investment.

Click here to register.

13th July

Wandsworth Landlord Forum

Venue: The Council Chamber, Wandsworth

Running from 6.30pm to 9pm

This forum, held in conjunction with the NRLA, covers the Renters' Rights Act, Wandsworth and Richmond councils' new lettings schemes, landlord licensing updates, and EPC and climate change requirements. Speakers include our own James Gladwin, Alex Duval from Richmond and Wandsworth Council, and Michael Akinde from Private Sector Housing Wandsworth.

Email [email protected] for more information

14th July

NRLA Connect – Birmingham

Venue: Aston Villa Football Club

Running from 10.30am to 3.45pm

Our Connect series continues in Birmingham. Join fellow landlords and property professionals for expert insights, policy updates, practical sessions and networking. As with all our Connect events, it is free to attend as an exclusive member benefit — and lunch is included.

Click here to register.

15th July

Webinar – Renters' Rights Q&A: Starting new tenancies

Running from 11am to 12 noon

From advertising your property correctly to setting up compliant tenancy agreements, the Renters' Rights Act has changed the rules on how you start a tenancy. This session covers anti-discrimination requirements, restrictions on rent in advance, and what you need to do to stay compliant from day one.

Click here to register.

24th July

Building a Stronger Private Sector in Wales – A Cardiff City Partnership

Venue: County Hall, Cardiff Bay

Running from 10am to 2pm

Designed for landlords, letting agents and property professionals in Wales, this event covers the latest on Welsh housing legislation including the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, licensing requirements, Rent Smart Wales obligations, tenancy management and compliance, as well as  best practice for managing rent arrears and property standards.

Click here to register

Sanjeev Shetty
About the author
Content and Communications Officer

Sanj is a Content and Communications Officer for the NRLA, writing across the NRLA's communications channels. He has more than 25 years of writing experience, building a diverse portfolio of work which includes drafting speeches for London Mayor Sadiq Khan and scripts for TV presenter Dan Walker while working for the BBC.