Articles by Victoria Barker

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.

Member Stories Victoria Barker 01/06/2023
National Volunteer Week: The community-minded Portsmouth landlord lending a hand

National Volunteers Week: Running a lettings business with a mission

Member Stories Victoria Barker 01/06/2023
National Volunteers Week: Running a lettings business with a mission

In pictures: First Wales NRLA on Tour event a success

More than one hundred landlords attended the inaugural NRLA on Tour event in Wales, which took place at Cardiff City Stadium this month. NRLA South Wales representative Gill Owens and Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers, including Welsh Government Minister Julie James MS, who presented on pressing matters concerning the private rented sector.

Industry News Victoria Barker 31/05/2023
In pictures: First Wales NRLA on Tour event a success

In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour events this week

Hundreds of landlords attended our free NRLA on Tour events this week, held in Leicester and Cardiff. The events saw an excellent line-up of speakers and exhibitors share knowledge and expertise with delegates, as well as the chance to hear directly from NRLA CEO, Ben Beadle about current campaigns on rental reform, energy efficiency, and in Cardiff, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act.

Industry News Victoria Barker 26/05/2023
In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour events this week

Four new licensing schemes given go ahead in Manchester

Landlords with rental properties in Rusholme, Longsight, Levenshulme and Moss Side are advised to check whether their property will require a selective licence, after four new schemes were announced by Manchester City Council.

Regional News Victoria Barker 10/05/2023
Four new licensing schemes given go ahead in Manchester

Tradepoint: Six ways to maximise hall space

However big or small your hallway area is, there are plenty of things that can be done to maximise the space. Here, NRLA partner Tradepoint (B&Q) share six top tips on how to create an inviting entrance to your rental home. Watch the original video full of top tips in this article.

Partners and Suppliers Victoria Barker 09/05/2023
Tradepoint: Six ways to maximise hall space

Early bird tickets now on sale for the NRLA Landlord Conference 2023

Award winning journalist Clive Myrie will host this year’s NRLA Landlord Conference, taking place at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on 24th October 2023.

Industry News Victoria Barker 14/04/2023
Early bird tickets now on sale for the NRLA Landlord Conference 2023

National Pet Month: Guidance for pets in properties

Industry News Victoria Barker 13/04/2023
National Pet Month: Guidance for pets in properties

How to clean grout

Cleaning grouting surrounding tiles can make a tired looking bathroom look as good as new. Here, NRLA partner Tradepoint (B&Q) explains what you need to know.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 11/04/2023
How to clean grout

Significant media coverage for NRLA over Government anti-social behaviour plans

This week the Government, as part of its rental reform plans, unveiled plans to give landlords enhanced powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in the private rented sector. As part of our wider push to ensure the Government takes into account our members’ views on this subject when drafting rental reform proposals, we mounted a comprehensive media campaign to get our point of view across to key stakeholders.

Industry News Victoria Barker 31/03/2023
Significant media coverage for NRLA over Government anti-social behaviour plans