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New Making Tax Digital toolkit launched
A new Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax toolkit has been launched to help landlords and letting agents prepare for changes up ahead.
Influencing the private rented sector in Wales
The White Paper on Fair Rents and Adequate Housing is the latest in a series of consultations designed to reform the sector and seeks feedback on how housing standards can be improved, affordability ensured and barriers to renting reduced. Our public affairs manager Eleanor Bateman explains the latest on the consultation.
Landlord sell off leaving tenants high and dry
The number of private rented sector households at risk of homelessness is up by a by a third since the end of last year as a result of landlords selling up.
Land Transaction Tax hiked for Welsh landlords
Landlords in Wales will see Land Transaction Tax (LTT) rise, with those with high value properties seeing the surcharge increase to a massive 17%. Land Transaction Tax (LTT) is the Welsh equivalent of Stamp Duty, with the Welsh Government announcing today that landlords face a one percentage point increase for every LTT band – a move that is being introduced with immediate effect.
Energy Performance Certificates Consultation: what it means, and what's next
The UK Government published the first of two long-awaited consultations on energy efficiency this week. It outlines proposed changes to how Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be calculated – including prioritising low-carbon heating. Mia Rotaru and Finlay Duncan from our public affairs and policy teams explore what these proposed changes could mean for you, and the wider sector.
Plans to accelerate cladding remediation unveiled
The Government has introduced a Remediation Acceleration Plan to expedite the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding on residential buildings in England. The Plan is the first step in increasing the pace of remediation, but some of the measures will need legislation to come into effect. Public Affairs Manager, Eleanor Bateman, explains.
Renters’ Rights: PRS Database will NOT replace selective licensing says Minister
The new rented homes database being introduced under the Renters’ Rights Bill will NOT replace selective licensing, the Government has confirmed. Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook said the two have ‘different purposes’ despite both systems pledging to improve property standards and reassure tenants their landlords are meeting their obligations
Landlord Tony grapples charity challenges
NRLA member and former professional wrestler Tony Simpson talks to Sanjeev Shetty about running, raising money for charity and what could be the next mountain for him to climb.
NRLA podcast: Unpacking the budget
In the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a look at the Autumn budget and its impact on landlords and their businesses.
NRLA picks up three national awards
The NRLA is celebrating after picking up three industry gongs at last night's Landlord Investment Show (LIS) Awards.
