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Landlords welcome pragmatic amendments to rental reform plans
The NRLA has issued its response to the news that Anthony Mangnall MP, along with other parliamentary colleagues, has tabled new amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill.
Could ground rent be a goner?
While the Government’s proposals for leasehold reform progress through Parliament, linked plans to restrict ground rent on existing leases are just getting going. Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, outlines the key issues highlighted in the NRLA’s recent consultation response.
The long read: What might Labour's version of rental reform look like?
With speculation rife that a general election will happen in May, many will be wondering what will happen to the Renters (Reform) Bill should Labour come to power. Here NRLA policy manager James Wood takes a deep dive to examine what we could expect to see.
New NRLA appointments will improve service to members
New appointments, which with enhance services to NRLA members as the sector prepares for a time of radical change, have been announced today.
Rental reform on the agenda as NRLA meets with PRS Minister
Court reform, student lets and a proposed moratorium on notice periods came under the microscope yesterday, in a meeting between NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Minister for the PRS Jacob Young.
NRLA welcomes principles of Manchester Good Landlord Charter
The NRLA has issued its response to the launch of a new consultation by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on its proposed Good Landlord Charter.
NRLA launches new courses for 2024
The NRLA Training Academy has launched several new courses this New Year. The academy has enjoyed a bumper year in 2023, picking up two awards for Best Property Education Provider and training 10,500 landlords, both online and in person.
NRLA member Mandy recognised in New Year Honours list
Landlord and NRLA member Mandy St John Davey,has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours for her dedication to supporting and mentoring women in property.
Lenders start reducing mortgage interest rates – good news at last?
This week, Halifax and HSBC started reducing the interest rates of their fixed term mortgage deals, with commentators anticipating this will kickstart rates readjusting across the market. Meera Chindooroy, the NRLA's deputy policy director looks at what more 2024 may hold.
Does your local authority tell tenants to wait for the bailiff?
