Articles by Victoria Barker
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023 - FOUR reasons to attend
In just over two months, the NRLA's Landlord Conference, hosted by award-winning journalist Clive Myrie, will arrive in Birmingham. This one-day conference brings you a wealth of information and practical guidance on the Renters (Reform) Bill, housing market trends and more.
Rental reform on agenda during first NRLA Landlord Panel
Members of the NRLA’s newly-formed landlord panel had the opportunity to meet and feedback on proposals included in the Renters (Reform) Bill last week. At a session facilitated by the NRLA’s policy team in Manchester, landlords shared their observations on the proposals in the Bill, published back in May.
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event
It was standing room only at the NRLA’s second Wales ‘On Tour’ event in Llandudno last week. NRLA North Wales representative Sandra Towers hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.
Write to your MP on building safety funding
Members of the NRLA who have been excluded from the Building Safety Act’s leaseholder protections are being urged to write to their MP to support an Early Day Motion that has been tabled on the matter.
Wales rent control consultation: Register for a working group event this July
Landlords in Wales are being urged to share their views on rent controls by registering for a working group event, organised by the Welsh Government. Six working groups have been set up as part of the consultation process for the Green Paper on Fair Rents and a Right to Adequate Housing, with private landlords and tenants invited to attend.
Dealing with common household pests
Summer is here and certain household pests can be common in warmer weather. This article covers best practice advice for landlords when dealing with pests.
Renters (Reform) Bill: Watch our webinars on demand
The Renters (Reform) Bill was published a month ago, setting out the Government's plans to fundamentally reform the private rented sector (PRS) in England. Following the publication of the Bill, the NRLA continues to campaign in these early stages of the Bill’s progression, on behalf of members.
Two large licensing schemes go live in Birmingham
Landlords in Birmingham are urged to check if their property requires a licence, after two large licensing schemes commenced this week.
National Volunteer Week: The community-minded Portsmouth landlord lending a hand
The Week 1st June-7th June marks National Volunteering Week. In this article first published in our award-winning member magazine Property, we chat to landlord Oliver Oakley about his volunteering at a soup kitchen in Portsmouth.
National Volunteers Week: Running a lettings business with a mission
