Articles by Sally Walmsley
Coronavirus: Your video guide to the new letting rules
Legislation changes this week have seen the housing market re-opened, with landlords now permitted to hold viewings and allow tenants to move in and out of rental homes. NRLA Policy and Campaigns Director Chris Norris has put together a short video for landlords outlining their responsibilities, what has changed and what they need to know going forward.
Courts: New repossession rules
The strict procedures landlords must now follow when bringing forward possession cases have been laid out by government. Ministers announced there would be changes to the process on Friday, and have now released more details as to what landlords will need to do under new Civil Procedure Rules.
Welsh landlords invited to online forums
Landlords from across Wales have been invited to two online forums covering issues affecting the PRS during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19: Vital arrears advice could keep landlords out of court
Arrears guidance created by the NRLA and with industry-wide backing could help landlords keep tenants in their homes and avoid lengthy court waits. The NRLA, the Chartered Institute of Housing, The Property Redress Scheme, My Deposits, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and ARLA Propertymark are all backing the new guide to help landlords and tenants come to mutually beneficial arrangements over arrears.
Housing and the Summer Statement
Funding for energy efficiency improvements and a temporary cut to Stamp Duty were among the housing announcements included in the summer statement this week.
Courts WILL hear possession cases from 24th August
Landlords have welcomed confirmation from a Government Minister that the courts will begin to hear possession cases from 24th August - providing greater certainty for the rental market.
Satisfaction levels rise for private renters
The proportion of private renters satisfied with their housing has risen, according to new data published by the Government this week.
Blanket benefit ban ruled unlawful
Landlords are being reminded they should not have blanket policies that discriminate against benefits claimants. It comes after a judge has ruled "No DSS" blanket policy unlawful, after a mother was rejected by a lettings agency.
Landlords refute Shelter evictions claims
Landlords have responded to new research by Shelter on rent arrears due to Covid-19, saying that they will do all they can to sustain tenancies.
Appeal court win for NRLA
The Court of Appeal has sided with private landlords in a case which threatened the way they could repossess properties.
