Articles by Victoria Barker

Landlord who grew up in care helps care leavers across Nottingham

Terry Galloway is a landlord and the owner of a property management company in Nottingham. As well as arranging for special days out for children who live in care, his campaigning has recently been instrumental in creating more opportunities for those leaving the care system.

Member Stories Victoria Barker 07/06/2020
Landlord who grew up in care helps care leavers across Nottingham

Meet the landlord going the extra mile for his tenants and key workers during Covid-19 pandemic

Twickenham landlord Ben Khosa has spent the last few months going the extra mile for his tenants and supporting key workers in his community.

Member Stories Victoria Barker 18/06/2020
Meet the landlord going the extra mile for his tenants and key workers during Covid-19 pandemic

How to: Paint like a pro three ways

When it comes to painting a rental property, some landlords may prefer to hire a professional painter and decorator to do this-others may decide to do paint themselves especially if only a minor touch up is needed. In this blog we explore three ways painting just like a pro.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 28/06/2020
How to: Paint like a pro three ways

Additional HMO licensing scheme to be renewed in Camden

Camden Council has announced an additional licensing scheme is to be renewed for another five years.

Regional News Victoria Barker 13/07/2020
Additional HMO licensing scheme to be renewed in Camden

Wales: New rules on property viewings

In June the Welsh Housing market partially reopened, and the Welsh Government recently published detailed guidance setting out what landlords need to know about carrying out viewings at the moment.

Industry News Victoria Barker 01/07/2020
Wales: New rules on property viewings

Call of the Week: Covid-19

How the NRLA advice team helped one member learn more about temporary changes to the way Right to Rent checks must be carried out by landlords, due to the coronavirus.

Licensing Victoria Barker 01/07/2020
Call of the Week: Covid-19

Newcastle extends licensing scheme compliance deadline to October

Newcastle City Council has extended the deadline for landlords to comply with two licensing schemes introduce in April, for a second time.

Regional News Victoria Barker 25/06/2020
Newcastle extends licensing scheme compliance deadline to October

Clarity on new electrical safety regulations

The NRLA recently sought clarification from the government around how new electrical safety rules for landlords should be interpreted in relation to the compliance and implementation dates. .

Industry News Victoria Barker 24/06/2020
Clarity on new electrical safety regulations