Helpful tips
How to lay laminate flooring
Laminate flooring is popular in rentals as it is hard-wearing and easy to keep clean. Here experts from NRLA partner Tradepoint give you a step-by-step guide on how to install it yourself.
Call of the month - Renters' Rights Bill
This month, our team dealt with several queries about the impending Renters' Rights Bill.
Fire Door Safety Week - are you compliant?
This week marks the 12th Fire Door Safety Week, an annual awarenes campaign highlighting the importance of fitting the correct fire doors to protect your tenants and your property.
Do you need to pay the ICO data protection fee?
Landlords are being reminded by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to check whether they need to register and pay a fee, if they have not already done so. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK regulator for data protection.
Call of the month: Dealing with bed bugs in rentals
This month we were able to help one of our members with an issue they had at one of their properties regarding pests. The tenants reported they had bed bugs at the property. Our landlord had never dealt with this issue before, and wanted to know how to correctly approach the issue. They gave our landlord support team a quick call.
Course of the month: Managing Property and Residential Lettings Level 3 Certificate
This month we shine a spotlight on one of the nationally recognised courses available through the award-winning NRLA Training Academy. The Managing Property and Residential Lettings Level 3 Certificate offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the responsibilities of owning a property, from preparing it for letting to setting up the tenancy agreement and managing the let.
Course of the month: Landlords Fundamentals
Whether you are a new landlord starting out in the business, or an experienced portfolio holder, our landlords fundamentals is designed to take you through the complete lettings process, from start to end of a tenancy.
TradePoint: Top tips for a picture perfect lawn
An attractive garden will boost the curb appeal of your property and a neat and presentable lawn is one of the ways to ensure it's looking its best. Whether you want to learn how to cut grass like a pro or perfect your smooth edging, our partners at TradePoint (B&Q) have come up with a video to help you get it right.
Dealing with common household pests
Summer is here and certain household pests can be common in warmer weather. This article covers best practice advice for landlords when dealing with pests.
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.
