Articles by Sally Walmsley
Cladding Crisis: Cash grants on offer through new website
Cash to fund the replacement of dangerous cladding on blocks of flats is being made available via a new website being launched by the Government. The ‘Building Remediation Hub’, which will go live on Monday, will allow block owners and other ‘responsible persons’ to submit applications for Government funding for replacement cladding on medium- and high-rise buildings over 11 metres tall. Funding is not available to individual leaseholders.
Leasehold consultation to close this week
A consultation which could increase the number of properties couples can hold to qualify for building safety protections will close on Thursday.
Rental reform amendments will include minimum tenancy plan
Plans to introduce a minimum six-month tenancy will be included in government amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill. Here NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle talks about what we know.
Ofgem exploring registration plans
Ofgem has revealed it’s looking at plans to introduce a registration scheme for landlords who provide heat and hot water to more than two households in their rental properties.
NRLA podcast: New research on landlords and the economy and change on the way for EPCs
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco examine new research on landlords' contribution to the UK economy and changes to the way EPC inspections will be carried out.
NRLA backs calls for annual review of housing benefits
Plans for an annual review matching housing benefits to real-life rents have been put forward by a Parliamentary committee, mirroring calls from the NRLA.
Almost 400,000 UK jobs rely on the private rented sector – it’s vital landlords get the support they need
New research shows smaller landlords in the UK’s private rented sector contribute a huge £45 billion to the UK economy and are responsible for supporting more than 390,000 jobs.
NRLA rents warning in Senedd evidence session
The NRLA warned the threat of rent controls – coupled with the introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act – has seen rents in Wales soar. Steve Bletsoe, Operations Manager for Wales, told the Local Government and Housing Committee that from having the slowest rising rents in the UK, Wales is now recording the fastest rising as a result of this perfect storm.
The clock is ticking on rental reform
There are real fears the Renters (Reform) Bill could fall as it approaches the final furlong, with no date announced for its third reading in the Commons.The Bill was conspicuous by its absence from next week’s list of Parliamentary business, leaving just two days available before the House rises for the Easter recess.
Call for clarity on rent-to-rent
Landlords need more clarity on rent-to-rent arrangements, with the NRLA calling for better official guidance to prevent landlords falling foul of rogue operators.
