Articles by Sally Walmsley
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Land Transaction Tax hiked for Welsh landlords
Landlords in Wales will see Land Transaction Tax (LTT) rise, with those with high value properties seeing the surcharge increase to a massive 17%. Land Transaction Tax (LTT) is the Welsh equivalent of Stamp Duty, with the Welsh Government announcing today that landlords face a one percentage point increase for every LTT band – a move that is being introduced with immediate effect.
Renters’ Rights: PRS Database will NOT replace selective licensing says Minister
The new rented homes database being introduced under the Renters’ Rights Bill will NOT replace selective licensing, the Government has confirmed. Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook said the two have ‘different purposes’ despite both systems pledging to improve property standards and reassure tenants their landlords are meeting their obligations
