Articles by Chris Norris

Speculation mounts on Capital Gains Tax as Budget day approaches

With the 2024 Budget less than two weeks away speculation is mounting as to how the tide will turn. NRLA policy director Chris Norris looks at which rumours are gaining traction ahead of October 30, with suggestions changes to Capital Gains Tax rates will not impact residential property sales.

Industry News Chris Norris 18/10/2024
Speculation mounts on Capital Gains Tax as Budget day approaches

Autumn Budget: Could we see changes to Section 24?

Ahead of the budget at the end of this month NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris is exploring the impact of a range of potential tax changes and the ways in which they would affect you and your business. This week we ask what would happen if Section 24 features on October 30.

Industry News Chris Norris 04/10/2024
Autumn Budget: Could we see changes to Section 24?

Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways on housing

NRLA Campaigns and Policy Director, Chris Norris was at the Labour Party Conference this week, with housing issues taking centre stage. He reflects on the key conversations and the major themes emerging from the new government.

Industry News Chris Norris 27/09/2024
Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways on housing

Autumn Budget: What if the SDLT levy was scrapped?

With Rachel Reeves’ first Budget Statement only two months away, speculation is mounting about what she will announce in what has been billed by PM Sir Kier Starmer as a 'painful' October Budget. But what does this mean for landlords? NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris is exploring the impact of a range of potential tax changes the government could introduce and looking at how they would affect you and your business. This week we ask what would happen if the SDLT levy was scrapped?

Insights and Opinions Chris Norris 10/09/2024
Autumn Budget: What if the SDLT levy was scrapped?

Budget spotlight: Capital Gains and income tax

With Rachel Reeves’ first Budget Statement only two months away, speculation is mounting about what she will announce. The Government has been frank in preparing the public for an uncomfortable experience, with the PM just this week warning of 'big asks' to be included in a 'painful' October Budget. But what does this mean for landlords?

Insights and Opinions Chris Norris 30/08/2024
Budget spotlight: Capital Gains and income tax

The Big Read: What does a Reeves’ Treasury have in store for landlords?

The UK has its first Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer in 14 years, and its first ever female Chancellor in Rachel Reeves. NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris explains what this could mean for landlords and pro-growth tax changes that would help landlords and tenants.

Industry News Chris Norris 12/07/2024
The Big Read: What does a Reeves’ Treasury have in store for landlords?

Renters Reform reaches Lords: What we’ve achieved so far

The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed through the Commons this week, with debate now to move into the House of Lords. Chris Norris, NRLA director of policy and campaigns, explains what this means for landlords.

Industry News Chris Norris 25/04/2024
Renters Reform reaches Lords: What we’ve achieved so far

Budget 2024: First Thoughts

As a prelude to the General Election, Jeremy Hunt may or may not have pulled sufficient rabbits from his hat to nudge the general public’s dial depending on their own personal politics. But what about housing. Has the Chancellor done enough to satisfy private landlords?

Insights and Opinions Chris Norris 06/03/2024
Budget 2024: First Thoughts

The risky business of rental reform

NRLA Policy & Campaigns Director Chris Norris shines a light on the new Government impact assessment of the Renters (Reform) Bill after the first draft was rejected for ignoring private landlords.

Insights and Opinions Chris Norris 07/07/2023
The risky business of rental reform

High-risk evictions paused over safety concerns

The NRLA has received correspondence from HM Courts and Tribunals Service informing us that certain types of high-risk bailiff evictions are to be temporarily paused in some regions.

Industry News Chris Norris 12/06/2023
High-risk evictions paused over safety concerns