Articles by Victoria Barker
More than 800,000 renters in arrears due to Covid
Over 800,000 private renters in England and Wales have built rent arrears since lockdown measures began according to estimates from new research published today.
Brexit and Right to Rent: What landlords need to know
Ahead of the 31 December 2020, we wanted to remind members that Government guidance states that private landlords will need to carry out Right to Rent checks in the same way they do at present, until June 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
