Industry news
Carbon monoxide: What you need to know
arbon Monoxide is a silent killer. Colourless and orderless, it leads to 60 fatalities a year, with a further 200 people hospitalised as a result of inhaling the gas. This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, organised to educate people of the dangers and remind them to keep up to date with vital safety checks.
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.
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.
Cross-industry group's letter challenges Minister's comments on court system
The NRLA, along with other members of a cross-industry group of organisations representing private landlords, has issued a letter challenging comments made by Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP concerning the ability of the county court system to deal with added possession cases.
Tenants bear brunt of housing crisis as budget undermines choice
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
