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The mercury is falling: Are your rentals ready?

With freezing temperatures and snow falling across the country this week now is a good time to make sure your rental homes are ready for the cold months ahead. And with Christmas on the horizon put plans in place now, if your tenants will be away over the festive season. James Kent, our chief innovation officer and founder of Safe2 explains more.

Industry News James Kent 21/11/2024
The mercury is falling: Are your rentals ready?

NRLA calls out Housing Minister on courts comments

The NRLA has added its voice to a joint industry letter calling out Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, over his comments branding valid concerns raised over future court capacity 'alarmist'. The association has joined forces with the British Property Federation, Goodlord, Propertymark and Leaders Romans Group arguing issues that have been raised by those operating within the private rented sector are well-founded and underpinned by robust evidence.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 22/11/2024
NRLA calls out Housing Minister on courts comments

Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen post-budget

Tenants are set to find it even harder to find a home to let – with new data showing a severe shortage of rental homes is set to be exacerbated by announcements made in last month’s budget.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 15/11/2024
Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen post-budget

High Court ruling on EICR compliance: Implications for landlords in Wales

A recent legal ruling has reaffirmed the requirement for valid electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) to be provided to tenants within statutory timeframes to demonstrate fitness for human habitation. Chief Innovation Officer, James Kent, provides an overview of the case and its implications for the sector.

Industry News James Kent 15/11/2024
High Court ruling on EICR compliance: Implications for landlords in Wales

Renters' Rights Bill: The next steps

With the Committee Stage already completed the Renters’ Rights Bill is moving through Parliament apace. Mia Rotaru, NRLA Public Affairs Officer looks at what happens next.

Industry News Mia Rotaru 14/11/2024
Renters' Rights Bill: The next steps

Streamlining property data collection: The Valuation Office Agency's new digital approach

Gary Trent of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) outlines the work of the VOA and how landlords can play their part to help build a comprehensive and robust rental database.

Industry News Gary Trent 13/11/2024
Streamlining property data collection: The Valuation Office Agency's new digital approach

NRLA Mortgages launches exclusive resource for members

Whether you’re buying, remortgaging or looking to finance improvement works, help is at hand with a handy new click-through guide, exploring what it means to be a portfolio landlord and what you need to know when it comes to structuring your business and choosing your mortgage.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/11/2024
NRLA Mortgages launches exclusive resource for members

NRLA scoops top industry awards

The NRLA and chief executive Ben Beadle scooped two awards at this year's Association Excellence Awards, celebrating the very best of membership groups and trade associations.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 12/11/2024
NRLA scoops top industry awards

Call of the month - Renters' Rights Bill

This month, our team dealt with several queries about the impending Renters' Rights Bill.

Helpful Tips NRLA Advice Line 12/11/2024
Call of the month - Renters' Rights Bill

Burnham tells landlords housing is the ‘single best investment that the UK can make’

Greater Manchester Mayor and former Government Minister Andy Burnham said quality housing is vital to both society and the economy at the NRLA’s annual Landlord Conference this week. He told the thousand landlords and property professionals in attendance that a vibrant private rented sector (PRS) is an essential part of the housing market and assured the packed auditorium he wants good landlords to remain in the sector.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 08/11/2024
Burnham tells landlords housing is the ‘single best investment that the UK can make’