Articles by Victoria Barker

NRLA launches new Article 4 toolkit

A new toolkit to help landlords understand and respond to local Article 4 direction proposals has been launched exclusively for NRLA members.

Industry News Victoria Barker 15/12/2020
NRLA launches new Article 4 toolkit

Scotland tenant hardship loan fund launches

Tenants in Scotland who have been financially affected by Covid 19 will now be able to apply for interest free loans to pay off Covid related arrears.

Industry News Victoria Barker 09/12/2020
Scotland tenant hardship loan fund launches

Watch: Common winter property hazards and how to avoid them

Winter is on the way, and in this video NRLA adviser James Harvie shares some of the common winter property hazards, and the practical steps landlords and tenants can take to avoid them.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 04/12/2020
Watch: Common winter property hazards and how to avoid them

Landlord hopes to inspire schoolchildren

Many landlords out there go above and beyond when it comes to their tenants and their local communities. Sarah Watt is a portfolio landlord with properties in Milton Keynes & in Australia. In her free time, she visits local schools and teaches children about how she balances her career and property.

Member Stories Victoria Barker 04/10/2019
Landlord hopes to inspire schoolchildren

Labour manifesto would leave tenants worse off

Rent controls and plans for open ended tenancies have been included in the Labour Party manifesto, out today.

Industry News Victoria Barker 21/11/2019
Labour manifesto would leave tenants worse off

Online self assessment tax return deadline-help for landlords

The self-assessment tax return deadline is fast approaching, and landlords have until 31st January 2020 to file their self assessment tax return online.

Industry News Victoria Barker 03/01/2020
Online self assessment tax return deadline-help for landlords

Tenant Fees Act: One month to go until extension

The Tenant Fees Act came into force in England last year, and on 1st June 2020, it will be extended to cover all existing tenancies.

Industry News Victoria Barker 01/05/2020
Tenant Fees Act: One month to go until extension

Possessions win as Housing Minster quotes NRLA in Commons debate

The NRLA was referenced several times by the Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP in the Commons when discussing the end to the ban on repossessions next month.

Industry News Victoria Barker 23/07/2020
Possessions win as Housing Minster quotes NRLA in Commons debate

Blog: The importance of an independent inventory

NRLA partners No Letting Go explain the importance of carrying out an independent inventory.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 01/12/2020
Blog: The importance of an independent inventory

Plans to change tenancy agreements to allow 'well behaved pets'

The Housing Secretary has announced plans to revise the Government’s model tenancy agreement to allow for “well behaved pets” in properties. The Government says that the plan, announced at the weekend, will ensure that more landlords are catering for responsible pet owners wherever possible.

Industry News Victoria Barker 06/01/2020
Plans to change tenancy agreements to allow 'well behaved pets'