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News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.

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

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Addresses 2024 NRLA Landlord Conference

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has, at this year’s NRLA 2024 Landlord Conference, confirmed that he wants to work with landlords to ensure regulation of Manchester’s rental market is as fair and effective as possible.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 08/11/2024
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Addresses 2024 NRLA Landlord Conference

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’

Record turnout for NRLA Landlord Conference

Record numbers of property professionals turned out for this year's annual NRLA Landlord Conference, keen to hear more about legislation change ahead - and how the sector can prepare.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/11/2024
Record turnout for NRLA Landlord Conference

The Big Question: What's the best advice you have received as a landlord?

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/11/2024
The Big Question: What's the best advice you have received as a landlord?

New dates added as NRLA Renters’ Rights course sells out

Extra dates have been added for our new Renters’ Rights course, after training sessions sold out in record time. The new dates have been added to meet the unprecedented demand after our award-winning Training Academy released details of the first sessions last week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/11/2024
New dates added as NRLA Renters’ Rights course sells out