Articles by Sally Walmsley

Renters’ Rights Bill moves up to Lords

The Renters’ Rights Bill has been given its First Reading in the House of Lords, meaning it is now ready or Peers to debate.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 16/01/2025
Renters’ Rights Bill moves up to Lords

NRLA leads industry coalition objecting to Renters' Rights amendment

Organisations from across the private rented sector, led by the NRLA, have joined forces to object to Government plans to limit the amount of rent landlords can take up front.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 14/01/2025
NRLA leads industry coalition objecting to Renters' Rights amendment

Police warning over fake document scam

Landlords are being reminded to double check tenants’ documents with their employers after a series of fake payslips were presented to a number of London landlords.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/01/2025
Police warning over fake document scam

New Renters’ Rights amendments announced

A number of amendments to the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill have been announced ahead of report stage in the Commons next week. The series of amendments include proposed changes to the amount a landlord can take in advance rent, an additional caveat to the student possession ground and new rules on rent repayment orders.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 08/01/2025
New Renters’ Rights amendments announced

Renters' Rights amendment could make it harder for vulnerable tenants to find a home

Vulnerable tenants could find it more difficult to find a home if the Government accepts a new amendment to the Renters' Rights Bill restricting the amount of rent landlords can take in advance to just a month.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 08/01/2025
Renters' Rights amendment could make it harder for vulnerable tenants to find a home

New date announced for Renters’ Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in Parliament for report stage on January 14. Report stage will see MPs  discuss amendments and new clauses in the House of Commons, with the NRLA continuing to lobby Ministers and MPs to ensure the Bill meets the needs of responsible landlords and tenants.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 02/01/2025
New date announced for Renters’ Rights Bill

Episode 48 – A Christmas Special

In this special Christmas episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and landlord Richard Blanco welcome a panel of guests to look back over the last 12 months and ahead to 2025.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 18/12/2024
Episode 48 – A Christmas Special

Have your say in our latest landlords’ survey

As the year draws to a close we are carrying out our final member's survey of 2024, allowing you to have your say on everything from the autumn budget to the latest ombudsman plans.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 17/12/2024
Have your say in our latest landlords’ survey

Bag yourself an early Christmas present with the NRLA’s five days of giveaways

With Christmas now just around the corner, the NRLA is getting into the festive spirit, offering you the chance to win a selection of great prizes each day next week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 13/12/2024
Bag yourself an early Christmas present with the NRLA’s five days of giveaways

New Making Tax Digital toolkit launched

A new Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax toolkit has been launched to help landlords and letting agents prepare for changes up ahead.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 11/12/2024
New Making Tax Digital toolkit launched