Articles by Sally Walmsley
International Women's Day 2023: Celebrating women in property
International Women's Day 2023 takes place on 8th March. To mark this day we're pleased to share the inspiring stories of several female landlords. This article was first published in the Spring 2022 edition of award-winning NRLA magazine Property.
The Big Question: Do you allow tenants to smoke in your rentals?
Do you allow tenants to smoke in your rentals? That's the latest topic to be put under the microscope in the next "Big Question" feature in NRLA members’ magazine, Property.
Rental reform on the table as Housing Secretary Michael Gove meets with NRLA
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has met with NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle to talk rental reform, standards and investment. In what was a major coup for the association the housing secretary invited Ben to meet him in Whitehall yesterday, just weeks after the influential Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee revealed it was adopting a number of NRLA proposals on rental reform as recommendations to Government.
The importance of an independent inventory
If you are a landlord, then enlisting the support of a qualified inventory specialist can save you time and hassle as there can be no question of bias. A professional service means that your report will be fair and accurate, and is less likely to have important points missed off. It can also ensure that any disputes at the end of a tenancy do not get personal, and are resolved fairly. NRLA Recognised Supplier, No Letting Go gives us 10 reasons why you should use an independent inventory firm.
NRLA win on unfair HMO tax
A controversial system which has seen council tax bills soar for HMO landlords is set to be axed following pressure from the NRLA. The Government has mooted plans to end the unfair practice of disaggregation of HMOs, announcing a public consultation on the issue this week.
New Renting Homes (Wales) guidance
Two months after implementation it is clear that the Renting Homes (Wales) legislation still has a number of significant grey areas. To help members understand their obligations the NRLA has expanded guidance on Renting Homes (Wales).
How to draught-proof your property
Need to draught proof a window in your property? Making sure the right draught proofing is in place is important in order to keep heat in. Fortunately, it is fairly simple to fit rubber self-adhesive draught excluder strips yourself. Whether you need to draught proof one window or several, here NRLA partner B&Q (TradePoint) takes a closer look at the tools you need - and how to do it.
Select Committee throws its weight behind NRLA plans
NRLA proposals for major court reform, a review of landlord taxes and exemptions for student landlords set to be hit by the abolition of the fixed term have been backed by the influential Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle explains more.
NLRA podcast: Latest episode on exclusive PRS report
In our latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco welcome experts from across the property industry to examine new research focussing on the private rented sector and its wider role within society.
Rent-to-Rent: NRLA CEO gives evidence to Supreme Court
NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has submitted evidence to the Supreme Court in a high-profile appeal centring on a rent-to-rent arrangement. The association applied to intervene in the Rakusen v Jepsen Supreme Court appeal, on the basis the outcome could have far-reaching implications.
