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'Make or Break' Spending Review: What it means for landlords

As Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares to unveil her first Spending Review, public affairs manager, Ellie Bateman, highlights some of the difficult decisions being made that will shape public spending over the coming years - and how these could impact you as a landlord.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 06/06/2025
'Make or Break' Spending Review: What it means for landlords

Course of the month - Fire Safety for Landlords

Fire safety is one of your key responsibilities as a landlord - with the NRLA's Fire Safety for Landlords course offering a comprehensive overview of the extensive regulations around this, as well as ways to manage risk to keep your tenants safe.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 05/06/2025
Course of the month - Fire Safety for Landlords

Renters' Rights: the timescale for change and all the latest on landlord training

In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the timetable for change once the Renters’ Rights Bill gets Royal Assent and look at the latest training news from the association's award-winning training academy.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 05/06/2025
Renters' Rights: the timescale for change and all the latest on landlord training

Forum Spotlight - Gas Safety Certificates and section 21

This month, we hear about a member who is anxious about his history regarding gas safety certificates and whether it will affect his ability to serve a section 21 notice.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 04/06/2025
Forum Spotlight - Gas Safety Certificates and section 21

Government must face facts on retrofit timetable

Government plans to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing are 'hopelessly unrealistic', warns the NRLA. Private landlords could have less than two years to upgrade properties, under proposals currently under consideration.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 05/06/2025
Government must face facts on retrofit timetable

Join us at NRLA On Tour - Manchester

NRLA On Tour is continuing its march across England and Wales, landing in Manchester on Saturday June 14. Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Paul Dennett will give the keynote address at the event as part of our national On Tour programme, taking the NRLA into the heart of your community.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/06/2025
Join us at NRLA On Tour - Manchester

Renters’ Rights Bill: What happens next?

With still no news over when we can expect Report stage in the Lords or any firm indication as to whether Royal Assent will be before or after summer recess – we look at where we are now, and what happens next.

Industry News Joshua Helm-Cowley 29/05/2025
Renters’ Rights Bill: What happens next?

PRS supply crisis – what’s the story?

Figures spanning the last decade have seen the number of tenants looking for homes consistently outweighing supply, yet recent Government figures show the PRS has, in fact grown. But is this the full story? NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle explains more.

Industry News Ben Beadle 29/05/2025
PRS supply crisis – what’s the story?

The Big Question: Do you plan to diversify your portfolio?

Do you have plans to diversify your portfolio? Are the changes in the industry making you reconsider your plans?

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 29/05/2025
The Big Question: Do you plan to diversify your portfolio?

Call of the month: New Financial Sanction rules - what do I need to do?

This month, we answer a query regarding the latest financial sanctions and how they relate to letting agents.

Call of the Week NRLA Landlord Support Team 29/05/2025
Call of the month: New Financial Sanction rules - what do I need to do?