Articles by Victoria Barker
Property Tribes and NRLA team up for webinar series
The NRLA and Property Tribes are delighted to announce a content collaboration which will feature a monthly interview and discussion between Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA and Vanessa Warwick, Landlord and co-founder of the Property Tribes forum.
Lords committee calls for Universal Credit reform
A new report published by the Lords Economic Affairs Committee is calling for radical changes to be made to Universal Credit.
Common Covid-19 financial scams to be aware of
The ten most common scams relating to coronavirus have been revealed by trade body UK Finance this week, including one scam involving fake council tax reduction emails. We take a look at how to identify if something is actually a scam, and what to do about it.
Housing market reopens in Wales: New rules on viewings
Landlords in Wales can now hold viewings in occupied properties, providing social distancing is maintained at all times and tenants are not self-isolating or showing symptoms of coronavirus. It comes as the housing market in Wales reopened fully on Monday 27th July, with new guidance issued by the Welsh Government on conducting viewings.
Today in politics: MPs call for resources for local authorities to use enforcement powers
In our politics update today we take a look at calls from some MPs to give local authorities more resources to police the private rented sector, and "No DSS" adverts.
Landlord shares how the eviction ban has impacted her
One landlord, who wishes to remain anonymous, shares how the repossession ban has affected her.
Housing Minster quotes NRLA in Commons repossessions debate
The NRLA was referenced several times by the Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP in the Commons today when discussing the end to the ban on repossessions next month.
New HMO planning rules for landlords in Birmingham
Landlords in Birmingham who want to convert a property into a HMO will now have to apply for planning permission to do so. The new Article 4 direction came into force on Monday 8th June and the existing Article 4 Direction covering the areas of Selly Oak, Harborne and Edgbaston was also rovoked on this date.
Covid-19 impact on Welsh landlords: NRLA Wales addresses the Senedd
NRLA Wales policy officer Calum Davies gave evidence to the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus on housing this week. Giving evidence, Calum called for more support for landlords who find themselves shut out of government support schemes.
Pre-lockdown cases a priority: NRLA win on possessions
Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP indicated in a written response to a parliamentary question this week that cases that began before lockdown including proceedings against anti-social tenants will be prioritised when the courts reopen next month. The NRLA has been campaigning for such cases to be given priority.
