Articles by Victoria Barker
England lockdown: Furlough scheme extended and house moves can still go ahead
Court reform vital before Section 21 can be axed report warns
Section 21 should not be scrapped until Section 8 is reformed and a new specialist housing court is created, a new report published this week has warned. The Lettings Industry Councils (TLIC) Beyond Section 21 report was commissioned following the Government consultation on axing Section 21, which ran last year and received more than 20,000 responses.
Coronavirus: Updated guidance for landlords
Work and Pensions select committee report on Universal Credit published
A new report published by the Work and Pensions Select Committee recommends a number of changes to the Universal Credit system.
Salford landlords urged to respond to borough wide licensing plans
Landlords with rental properties in Salford are being urged to have their say on plans to introduce a borough wide additional licensing scheme in the city.
Forum Spotlight: Changes to a joint tenancy
A landlord posted on our Forum recently a question about a joint tenancy.
How to: Tackle condensation
There is a chill in the air and across the country heaters are being turned on, in some cases for the first time in months. As the weather turns cooler, you may begin to notice that familiar cluster of tiny droplets on the window, or indeed your tenants may report it.
What landlords need to know about preparing properties for cooler weather
The crunch as you step on leaves on the pavement - the crisp chill in the air. Autumn is well and truly here, and with the clocks set to go back at the end of the month it's a good time to start thinking about preparing your rental property for cooler weather. From how to reduce condensation to clearing out the gutters safely, check out our top tips.
Property Reporter Awards launched with support from NRLA
Businesses from across the property market have a new opportunity to gain recognition for their contribution to the industry as industry publication Property Reporter, has announced the launch of the Property Reporter Awards, proudly supported by the NRLA.
How to carry out check ins and check outs in a covid-compliant way
NRLA partners No Letting Go share how landlords can carry out check-ins and check-outs in a Covid-compliant way.