Articles by Sally Walmsley
Record number of former rentals up for sale
New figures out today show the rental housing crisis is worsening – with the number of former rental homes up for sale hitting record highs. The NRLA said the data, from property portal Rightmove, is bad news for all tenants looking for a home, with a bold new approach needed if the Government is to tackle the massive imbalance between supply and demand.
Back to school with the NRLA
As schools open up again this September the award-winning NRLA Training Academy is launching its own back to school offer of 20% off training courses.
Property magazine: Have you changed you approach to lettings? Tell us more
NRLA members’ magazine Property wants to hear your stories. It’s been a tough few years in the industry, due to a perfect storm of rising interest rates, the cost-of-living crisis and looming legislation change, not to mention the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic.
NRLA backs calls for better standards – not more red tape
The NRLA has added its voice to calls for positive change to drive rogue landlords from the sector. In its role as a member of the Lettings Advisory Board it has helped craft recommendations to Government - explaining the Government’s plan for a new landlord database is ‘an opportunity to create transparency of property safety and drive rogue landlords from the sector’.
Tax breaks for furnished holiday lets axed from next year
Furnished holiday lets (FHL) will now be treated in the same way as other rentals when it comes to tax, with changes coming in from April next year. The plan to abolish the FHL tax regime was announced in the Conservative budget this spring, with the new Government announcing detailed proposals to bring the plans forward as a priority.
Energy efficiency: New targets announced by Labour
Landlords have until 2030 to get their rented properties to an EPC ‘C’ rating – or be barred from letting them out. Ed Miliband, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, confirmed the plans last week.
NRLA reaches awards finals
The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the final of awards celebrating the best of British trade associations. The NRLA has reached the finals of the Association Excellence Awards in three categories.
Burnham to launch Good Landlord Charter
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he is ready to launch Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter, with landlords now able to register interest in the scheme.
NRLA podcast: Election reaction
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords Ben and Richard speak to professionals from across the property industry on Labour’s landslide win in the July 4 election.
Housing – ministerial line-up announced
The new Labour Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will lead on housing issues having been named the new Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
