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Rent guarantees could be key to encourage landlords to rent to Universal Credit claimants
A landmark study launched today explores ways to increase the willingness of landlords to rent to people receiving housing benefits.
Buy-to-let mortgages update April
Welcome to Buy to Let Market, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. Written by Doug Hall, of NRLA mortgage partners 3mc.
How the next Welsh Government can better support landlords and tenants
In the second of our series of blogs focussing on our manifesto calls ahead of the Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament election, we look at support for landlords and tenants. The NRLA is conscious of the need for a balanced approach and a private rented sector that works for all.
MPs call for urgent action on rent debts
The HCLG select committee published its report into the impact of Covid-19 on homelessness prevention and the PRS.
Renters' Reform Bill Spotlight: Possession grounds and grounds for selling
What are the new proposed possession grounds? How can I gain possession if I want to sell my property? What happens if the property doesn't sell? These are just some of the questions coming in from members, following the publication of our Renters' Reform Bill proposals. Here campaigns officer Alexandra Williams takes a deep dive into the issues surrounding conciliation and court reform and how the NRLA believes our proposals could operate to benefit landlords and tenants.
How to paint like a pro three ways
Want to learn more about the technique to painting a wall like a professional, or perhaps how to paint a door and ensure a smooth finish? You’re in the right place. Remember - NRLA members can benefit from a 10% discount on most items at B & Q, including paint, thanks to the NRLA's partnership with TradePoint.
Record growth as NRLA marks first anniversary
It is now 12 months since the NRLA came into being following last year's merger of the NLA and RLA. Chief executive Ben Beadle looks back on an unforgettable first year played out against the backdrop of a global pandemic.
Why the next Welsh Government should streamline licensing
Countdown to the Welsh election series - Our flagship call is for the current licensing system to be streamlined.
NRLA responds to scrapping of Green Homes Grants
Following the government's decision to end the Green Homes Grant, the NRLA urges the government to adopt a more long-term approach to upgrading properties to meet its zero-carbon target by 2050.
Covid one year on - Ministers failing to tackle rent debt crisis
One year on from the first ban on the repossession of rented homes, new analysis shows that more tenants are likely to lose their homes in the long term as a result.
