Articles by Victoria Barker
Debt Awareness Week 2023: Support for those living in the PRS
This week is Debt Awareness Week, an annual awareness week run by leading debt support charity, StepChange.
New How to Rent guide to be released by Government
A new ‘How to Rent’ guide will be released by the Government next week. Landlords in England are reminded they MUST serve this version at the start of any new tenancy or renewal.
Updated Rent Smart Wales training offered by NRLA
Landlords and letting agents across Wales can now access updatedRent Smart Wales licensing training from the NRLA’s award-winning Training Academy. Both of the NRLA’s Rent Smart Wales courses - for landlords and letting agents - have been given a high assurance rating for the quality of delivery, and have now gone through the lengthy government approval process following updates to reflect the latest legislation changes.
New How to Rent guide to be released
A new ‘How to Rent’ guide is set to be released by Government next week, the NRLA has been informed. Landlords in England are reminded they MUST serve this version at the start of any new tenancy or renewal (when a statutory period tenancy).
NRLA supports Money Saving Boiler Challenge campaign
Landlord raises money for hospital ward that saved his life
On #RandomActsofKindnessDay, we share the story of landlord Matt Hinks. A random act of kindness from a doctor at his local hospital inspired him to raise thousands of pounds for the unit that ultimately saved his life. First published in NRLA magazine, Property.
NRLA Wales campaigns update: What we are doing for you
This month the NRLA Wales policy team has been busy meeting with key officials, where we discussed topics including the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, rent controls and more.
Deadline approaching to register UK property with Companies House
Companies which purchased properties before 1st August 2022 only have a few days left to register with Companies House, or they could be penalised.
Deadline approaching for Rent Smart Wales licencees to complete essential Renting Homes Wales training
Private landlords in Wales who obtained a Rent Smart Wales licence between July 2020 and 30th November 2022, are reminded they must complete an approved Rent Smart Wales (RSW) training course by 28th February 2023.
Neath Port Talbot landlords offered chance to lease properties to council to tackle homelessness
Private landlords in Neath Port Talbot will be able to let their property to a council in order to help tackle homelessness. The council is the latest to join Leasing Scheme Wales, an initiative backed by the Welsh Government, which offers incentives for property owners who lease their properties to the local authority.
