Expert opinion and insight
Expert opinion and explainer pieces, written by our Chief Executive, members our policy team as well as other experts from across the housing sector.
What could tenant hardship loans look like?
The NRLA continues to call for financial support in the sector to tackle rent arrears as a result of the pandemic. In this blog deputy campaigns and policy director Meera Chindooroy explains what this would look like for landlords and tenants, and what the NRLA is calling for.
Renters Reform Bill Spotlight: Conciliation and Court Reform
What is conciliation and who would pay for it? Are the government planning to reform the courts? These are just some of the questions coming in from members, following the publication of our Renters' Reform Bill proposals. Here campaigns officer Alexandra Williams takes a deep dive into the issues.
Blog: Tackling fuel poverty in Wales
On the advent of the publication of the Welsh Government's Tackling fuel poverty 2021 to 2035, NRLA Wales have expressed disappointment over the lost opportunity to focus on improving the least fuel efficient dwellings and provide greater support to landlords.
A plan for recovery or bad news for landlords?
Paul Shamplina, Head of Property for Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action on his hopes and expectations ahead of the budget next month.
Buy-to-let mortgages update: February
Welcome to Buy to Let Market, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. Written by Doug Hall, of NRLA mortgage partners 3mc.
Blog: Essential evidence in a tenancy deposit dispute
Ever wondered how an adjudicator reaches their decision when dealing with a deposit dispute? Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) explains what you’ll need to support your case.
Blog: Landlords paralysed by confusing and ever-changing eviction laws
Paul Shamplina, Head of Property for Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action on 'confusing' eviction rules and the challenges facing landlords as we enter 2021.
Blog: The Debt Respite Scheme
The Debt Respite Scheme, also known as breathing space, will come into force on 4th May. The scheme will ban banks and landlords from chasing tenants for unpaid debts by offering them a period of time to try to find a solution to their financial problems. In this blog published on JMW solicitors website, Dr David Smith, NRLA legal counsel writes about landlords need to know in relation to the new scheme.
Blog: Pets and deposits - a landlord's guide
With more and more households taking on pets to help them through the pandemic, Sandy Bastin, Head of Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Adjudication Services talks you through what you need to know when it comes to taking on tenants with pets - and what to do if things go wrong.
Blog: Looking ahead to 2021
In his latest blog Paul Shamplina, Head of Property for Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action, shares his views on the next 12 months and what they will hold for landlords.
