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Fire Risk Assessment for Landlords

Discover everything you need to know about fire safety regulations for landlords, including how to carry out a thorough landlord fire risk assessment.

Industry News NRLA 22/11/2024

Course of the month: Renters’ Rights Bill

Our brand-new course, designed to help you navigate the changes that will come into force in the PRS, has already been in huge demand with many dates already sold out. The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to change so much about the way landlords work, and by choosing this course, you’ll be on the front foot when it comes to complying with the new regulations when they come into force.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 22/11/2024
Course of the month: Renters’ Rights Bill

Energy efficiency: Funding call for landlords

Citizens Advice has added its voice to calls for a funding package for landlords carrying out energy efficiency improvements to their properties. The news comes as the Government pledged to ‘consider’ costs for private and social landlords when consulting on minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES).

Industry News Sally Walmsley 22/11/2024
Energy efficiency: Funding call for landlords

Carbon monoxide: What you need to know

arbon Monoxide is a silent killer. Colourless and orderless, it leads to 60 fatalities a year, with a further 200 people hospitalised as a result of inhaling the gas. This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, organised to educate people of the dangers and remind them to keep up to date with vital safety checks.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 22/11/2024
Carbon monoxide: What you need to know

The mercury is falling: Are your rentals ready?

With freezing temperatures and snow falling across the country this week now is a good time to make sure your rental homes are ready for the cold months ahead. And with Christmas on the horizon put plans in place now, if your tenants will be away over the festive season. James Kent, our chief innovation officer and founder of Safe2 explains more.

Industry News James Kent 21/11/2024
The mercury is falling: Are your rentals ready?

'Cliff edge' warning on Renters' Rights

The NRLA has added its voice to a joint industry letter asking for urgent clarification from the Government on plans to implement the Renters' Rights Bill.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 22/11/2024
'Cliff edge' warning on Renters' Rights

Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen post-budget

Tenants are set to find it even harder to find a home to let – with new data showing a severe shortage of rental homes is set to be exacerbated by announcements made in last month’s budget.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 15/11/2024
Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen post-budget

High Court ruling on EICR compliance: Implications for landlords in Wales

A recent legal ruling has reaffirmed the requirement for valid electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) to be provided to tenants within statutory timeframes to demonstrate fitness for human habitation. Chief Innovation Officer, James Kent, provides an overview of the case and its implications for the sector.

Industry News James Kent 15/11/2024
High Court ruling on EICR compliance: Implications for landlords in Wales

Renters' Rights Bill: The next steps

With the Committee Stage already completed the Renters’ Rights Bill is moving through Parliament apace. Mia Rotaru, NRLA Public Affairs Officer looks at what happens next.

Industry News Mia Rotaru 14/11/2024
Renters' Rights Bill: The next steps

Streamlining property data collection: The Valuation Office Agency's new digital approach

Gary Trent of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) outlines the work of the VOA and how landlords can play their part to help build a comprehensive and robust rental database.

Industry News Gary Trent 13/11/2024
Streamlining property data collection: The Valuation Office Agency's new digital approach