Articles by Sally Walmsley

NRLA scoops three national awards

The NRLA has scooped three top accolades at the National Association Awards 2022, including the prestigious National Association of the Year title. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was named Outstanding Director for 2022 at the annual awards, with NRLA members’ magazine Property named Best Magazine.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/04/2022
NRLA scoops three national awards

Landlords to be given grants to install charging points for electric cars

A new Government fund allowing landlords to pick up £350 towards the purchase and installation of charging points for electric cars has been announced today.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 01/04/2022
Landlords to be given grants to install charging points for electric cars

NRLA scoops top industry training award

The NRLA has been named Best Property Education Provider at the annual Property Reporter Awards. The association's training academy beat off stiff competition from across the industry to clinch the title in a ceremony in London earlier today.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 31/03/2022
NRLA scoops top industry training award

John Stewart: A tribute to a much-loved friend and colleague

The NRLA is sad to confirm that its Deputy Director for Policy and Research, John Stewart, passed away over the weekend after being diagnosed with cancer.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/03/2022
John Stewart: A tribute to a much-loved friend and colleague

NRLA quizzes housing minister

Rental reform, landlord registration and cladding were on the agenda this week as NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle quizzed Eddie Hughes, the Minister for the Private Rented Sector on plans for the market.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/03/2022
NRLA quizzes housing minister

Prime Minister's policy team in talks with NRLA

Boris Johnson's policy team has held talks with the NRLA on its proposals for reform of the private rented sector. Johnson's team questioned the NRLA on proposals for a National Register of Landlords, a move the association believes is unnecessary and would create yet more red tape.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 18/02/2022
Prime Minister's policy team in talks with NRLA

NRLA named Trade Association of the Year

The NRLA has been named Trade Association of the Year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2022.The association scooped the night’s top accolade, with members’ magazine Property also named best publication at the awards ceremony.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 18/02/2022
NRLA named Trade Association of the Year

Landlords offered incentives to house vulnerable tenants

The NRLA is backing a new local authority scheme to help house vulnerable people or those with additional needs within the private rented sector. Local authorities in East Sussex are running the Tenancy Sustainment courses to help these tenants learn the skills needed to live an independent life, while offering landlords incentives to get on board.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/02/2022
Landlords offered incentives to house vulnerable tenants

NRLA CEO Ben Beadle gives evidence to Government

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle has given evidence to two Parliamentary select committees this week. Ben gave evidence to the Public Accounts Committee on regulation of the private rented sector following the publication of a report by the National Audit Office raising concerns over housing standards, and to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on the issue of building safety.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 03/02/2022
NRLA CEO Ben Beadle gives evidence to Government

Saving energy - how to support your tenants

Whether your rental comes with or without bills included, providing an energy efficient home is likely to make your property warmer and cheaper to run, both of which will make it more attractive to potential tenants. This week marks Big Energy Saving Week, a national campaign to help people cut their fuel bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 17/01/2022
Saving energy - how to support your tenants