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Making Tax Digital – what do I need to know?
Landlords earning more than £20,000 a year from their property business will need to use new software to record and submit their tax return as of 2028. The new requirement is the latest announcement under the Government’s Making Tax Digital programme and was announced by the Chancellor in last week’s Spring Statement.
Energy efficiency: Landlord funding pot now live
A new funding pot to support energy efficiency improvements in England is now open for applications. The ‘Warm Homes: Local Grant’ scheme was announced last autumn with funding to be focussed on low-income homes.
NRLA podcast: Landlord affordability and finding the right tradesperson
In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the issue of affordability in the private rented sector – and challenge of finding the right tradesperson when you need them.
Spring statement offers nothing for landlords or tenants
Today’s Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to address the chronic supply crisis in the private rented sector. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle said Chancellor Rachel Reeves has done nothing to address issues exacerbating the rented housing crisis, despite figures from property portal Zoopla showing there are now an average of 12 renters chasing every available home to rent.
Renters’ Rights Bill back in Lords next month
Committee Stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill will start on 22 April it has been confirmed this week. This will see peers scrutinise the detail of the Bill, and debate and agree any proposed amendments. The NRLA is backing two amendments on rent arrears and other changes that will balance the needs of landlords and tenants.
Just 5% of rental homes now affordable for benefits claimants
Just five per cent of homes in the private rented sector are now affordable to benefits claimants, according to new research out this week. The data has come from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, which said the figure has fallen dramatically from the 20% of rental homes available to those in receipt of benefits just five years ago.
Exclusive member discounts as NRLA partners with Tapi
NRLA members can benefit from a 10% discount from Tapi Carpets & Floors as part of a new partnership announced this week.
How to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill: New guide goes live
A new guide outlining how you can prepare for the introduction of the Renters’ Rights legislation has gone live this week. While the Renters’ Rights Bill is still making its way through the House of Lords, the NRLA explains ways in which you can prepare for the changes we already know will be happening, ahead of time.
International Women's Day: NRLA celebrates women in property
Inspirational women from across the property industry came together to mark International Women’s Day at the NRLA’s annual celebration this week.
