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London private rented sector contributes £14.6 billion to the economy
London’s private rented sector (PRS) makes a gross value added (GVA) contribution of £14.6bn to the UK economy, according to an independent report commissioned by the NRLA and Paragon Bank.
Report highlights £14.6 billion economic contribution of the London private rented sector
A report by professional services firm PwC, commissioned by the NRLA and Paragon Bank, indicates that London’s private rented sector (PRS) makes a gross value added contribution of £14.6bn to the UK economy.
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Rent Smart Wales audit: Electrical safety and navigating the requirements
Rent Smart Wales is undertaking a compliance audit and has identified some electrical safety pitfalls that can be easy to overlook. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act (RHW) requires landlords in Wales to undertake electrical safety testing to ensure properties are safe to rent. NRLA Senior Campaigns Officer Ellie Bateman explains more about the audit and top tips to navigate electrical safety requirements as a landlord in Wales.
NRLA Wales campaigning update: July 2024
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe provides an update on Wales' private rented sector, and NRLA campaigning this month.
Landlords need to professionalise to prepare for the future
Landlords need to professionalise if they are to flourish, says Paul Shamplina, TV star and founder of Landlord Action, who will be addressing the NRLA Landlord Conference this autumn. Paul, says landlords need to view their rentals as a business, and has called for greater clarity on what changes we’re set to see in the coming years.
'Bidding wars' investigated in new survey
So-called 'bidding wars' have hit the headlines in recent months, with a new survey by Queen Mary University in London and the University of Sheffield, now attempting to shed light on the application process for rental homes in the capital.
King’s Speech: the lowdown
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco speak to the NRLA’s deputy director for policy Meera Chindooroy, who gives us the lowdown on what was – and wasn’t in the King’s Speech for landlords.
Energy efficiency: New targets announced by Labour
Landlords have until 2030 to get their rented properties to an EPC ‘C’ rating – or be barred from letting them out. Ed Miliband, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, confirmed the plans last week.
NRLA reaches awards finals
The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the final of awards celebrating the best of British trade associations. The NRLA has reached the finals of the Association Excellence Awards in three categories.
