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The Autumn Budget - what’s really going on?
With the rumour mill running overtime ahead of the Autumn Budget our chief policy officer Chris Norris looks behind the headlines to outline how the plethora of proposed tax changes could impact the private rented sector – and the likelihood of change.
Your training and events for September
September means back to school for many of us and is the perfect time to think about all your training needs. Why not sign up for one of the 30 plus courses on offer, or attend one of the many online and in person events being held across the country next month.
NRLA podcast: Selling with tenants in situ and the new Decent Homes Standard
Selling with tenants in situ is becoming increasingly popular according to new NRLA partner Landlord Property Exchange (LPE) and this month NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the pros and cons of this approach. Environmental health specialist Alan Davies also joins the show to discuss Government proposals for a new Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector.
New PRS database – landlord testers needed
Landlords in Birmingham, Gateshead and Nottingham are being asked to volunteer for a pilot scheme testing out the new landlord database, set to be introduced under the new Renters' Rights Bill.
Treasury's National Insurance plan would hit renters in the pocket
Increasing tax on landlords by applying National Insurance to rental income are amongst Treasury plans ahead of the budget, according to reports in The Times today. The change, we argue, would lead to an inevitable increase in rents, hitting the very households the Government wants to protect.
Your licensing update for September
This month, we hear about schemes in various parts of London, Thurrock and Southampton, as well as other parts of the country
State of the PRS update: Focus on energy efficiency
As autumn approaches we are preparing for a seismic shift in the way we run our businesses, with the Renters’ Rights Bill set to gain Royal Assent. So how are landlords feeling as we approach this time of change? In fact, while Renters' Rights is dominating the headlines, it is energy efficiency proposals that are having a major impact on confidence levels. Find out more in our State of the PRS update.
NRLA Connect is coming to a city near you!
NRLA Connect launches next month as we bring you a series of events targeted at specific regions - our first event will be held in the east of England - see you there!
Rent pressures ease but market remains fragile, warn landlords
The rate of rent increases in the private rented sector has fallen by around a third over the past year according to official data.
Renters' Rights warning as court backlogs continue to build
Court waiting times for landlord repossessions have increased yet again, despite the number of overall claims falling. We believe this is a major red flag when it comes to the ability of the courts to cope with the influx of cases once the Renters' Rights Bill comes into force and section 21 is abolished.
