Articles by Sally Walmsley

NRLA Mortgages launches exclusive resource for members

Whether you’re buying, remortgaging or looking to finance improvement works, help is at hand with a handy new click-through guide, exploring what it means to be a portfolio landlord and what you need to know when it comes to structuring your business and choosing your mortgage.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/11/2024
NRLA Mortgages launches exclusive resource for members

Burnham tells landlords housing is the ‘single best investment that the UK can make’

Greater Manchester Mayor and former Government Minister Andy Burnham said quality housing is vital to both society and the economy at the NRLA’s annual Landlord Conference this week. He told the thousand landlords and property professionals in attendance that a vibrant private rented sector (PRS) is an essential part of the housing market and assured the packed auditorium he wants good landlords to remain in the sector.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 08/11/2024
Burnham tells landlords housing is the ‘single best investment that the UK can make’

Record turnout for NRLA Landlord Conference

Record numbers of property professionals turned out for this year's annual NRLA Landlord Conference, keen to hear more about legislation change ahead - and how the sector can prepare.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/11/2024
Record turnout for NRLA Landlord Conference

The Big Question: What's the best advice you have received as a landlord?

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/11/2024
The Big Question: What's the best advice you have received as a landlord?

New dates added as NRLA Renters’ Rights course sells out

Extra dates have been added for our new Renters’ Rights course, after training sessions sold out in record time. The new dates have been added to meet the unprecedented demand after our award-winning Training Academy released details of the first sessions last week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/11/2024
New dates added as NRLA Renters’ Rights course sells out

Dates live for new NRLA Renters’ Rights course

A new Renters’ Rights course is being launched by our award-winning Training Academy, with bookings now open.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 31/10/2024
Dates live for new NRLA Renters’ Rights course

Budget 2024: 5% stamp duty hike will hit supply of homes to rent

Landlords will need to pay stamp duty of 5% when purchasing additional properties, a move the NRLA believes will only exacerbate the housing supply crisis.  Rachel Reeves announced the move in today’s Budget, with the change to come in immediately.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 29/10/2024
Budget 2024: 5% stamp duty hike will hit supply of homes to rent

NRLA podcast: HMOs and mental health

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the renewed popularity of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and address the issue of mental health in the private rented sector.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/10/2024
NRLA podcast: HMOs and mental health

We Spoke – They Listened: Key NRLA recommendations welcomed in Welsh Government reports

The Welsh Government has accepted key NRLA proposals for reform of the  private rented sector - and rejected calls for rent controls - in two new reports out this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/10/2024
We Spoke – They Listened: Key NRLA recommendations welcomed in Welsh Government reports

Exclusive member webinar: What the Budget means for the private rented sector

The forthcoming budget, the first from the new government, is now just days away, with speculation rife as to what this will mean for the private rented sector. The NRLA will hold an exclusive member webinar on November 1, offering you an in-depth analysis of all the key announcements and how they are likely to affect your business and the wider sector.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/10/2024
Exclusive member webinar: What the Budget means for the private rented sector