Articles by Sally Walmsley
Online event to launch new PRS research
The NRLA will hold an exclusive report launch and panel discussion about the role of the private rented sector (PRS) this month. The report, commissioned by the NRLA and conducted by Chris Walker from ChamberlainWalker and a former Head of Housing at Policy Exchange, looks at the purpose of the private rented sector, with the discussion centring on its role amidst the current chronic housing shortage and affordability crisis.
How to keep your property warm
As the weather gets cooler and with bills on the rise, more of us are looking for ways to keep warm, without breaking the bank. In the latest video from NRLA partner TradePoint (B&Q), the company shares some advice for keeping the heat in during cooler weather. This advice can apply to homeowners too, and not just landlords.
NRLA's anti-social behaviour plan shared with minister
The NRLA has written to housing minister Felicity Buchan reiterating its calls for the Government to beef up plans to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in the PRS. The letter outlines the NRLA's proposals on how the Government's rental reform plans could be developed to strengthen its stance on anti-social behaviour.
NRLA addresses Government roundtables
The NRLA has addressed two Government roundtables this week – on anti-social behaviour and student tenancies. Housing Minister Felicity Buchan and other stakeholders were in attendance at both meetings, which were organised at the request of the NRLA in response to Government plans outlined in its Rental Reform White Paper.
NRLA win as Making Tax Digital pushed back
The Government has announced it will push back the implementation date for the next stage of its Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme, which would have brought income tax self-assessment into scope, following pressure from the NRLA. It will also increase the income threshold landlords must meet before they need to enrol with the new system.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act comes into force
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act was brought in on Thursday (December 1) after a six year wait. In response the NRLA has produced a series of documents and guides to support landlords with properties in Wales through the changes.
NRLA wins top accolade at Landlord Investment Show Awards
The NRLA has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the private rented sector at the Landlord Investment Show Awards.
NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister
Within days of her appointment, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has met with Felicity Buchan MP - the new Housing Minister for rough sleeping and the PRS. The Minister, who will be giving the keynote speech at the NRLA's inaugural conference in Coventry this month, met with Ben to discuss landlords' concerns ahead of this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on the PRS.
Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to change
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was at the Conservative Party Conference this week, where an anti-landlord attitude was clearly in evidence. He says now is the time for change.
Landlords feel let down by Government
Almost 90 per cent of landlords feel the Government’s White Paper on rental reform demonstrates an anti-landlord agenda, according to new research by the NRLA.
