Articles by Victoria Barker
Reforming the private rented sector inquiry launches
The Government's rental reform White Paper is to be scrutinized by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee following the launch of an inquiry this week.
Liverpool licensing scheme: Extension to early bird discount
A new selective licensing scheme came into force in Liverpool on 1st April 2022. All privately rented homes across sixteen wards in the city must have a licence. Landlords can still apply for the early-bird discount, which has been extended until the end of July.
Heatwave: How to deal with common household pests
Summer is here and certain household pests such as flies can be common in warmer weather. This article covers best practice advice for landlords when dealing with pests including who is responsible for sorting out the issue.
Q&A: Get to know NRLA Wales representative Sandra
In the latest of our meet the team blogs, get to know one of our regional reps, Sandra Towers. Sandra helps run networking events for landlords across North Wales, as well as the Midlands.
Your Wales events and training update: June & July
Welcome to your training and events guide for June and July. .
The Big Question: Who is responsible for cleaning at your rental property?
Who is responsible for keeping your rental properties clean? Do you leave it to your tenants, or do you employ a cleaner? That's the latest topic to be put under the microscope in the next "Big Question" feature in NRLA members’ magazine, Property.
How to deal with common household pests
Summer is here and you may have noticed slightly more flies, bees or even wasps in your home of late. Household pests can be common in warmer weather, and to mark World Pest Day on 6th June, the British Pest Control Association (BPA) has launched some best practice advice for landlords when dealing with pests.
Volunteers Week 2022: Read landlord Sue's story
Volunteers Week takes place annually between 1st-7th June. In each edition of our members' magazine Property, we feature a story of a landlord who volunteers or goes the extra mile for their local community. Here, we feature landlord Sue Hull's story. Sue volunteers at a charity shop donation centre and for her local park run as a guide runner.
Q&A: Get to know NRLA adviser Craig
In the latest of our meet the team blogs, get to know one of our advisers, Craig Purvis, one of several advisers on the landlord advice team who provides advice on tenancy regulations in Wales.
Dementia Action Week 2022: Housing and adaptations
This week is Dementia Action Week, an annual campaign run by the Alzheimer's Society. The NRLA continues to work with and support the Alzheimer’s Society as part of our accessibility and adaptations campaigning work.
