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The complete guide to protecting your property from break-ins
With holidays back on the agenda, your tenants may be heading off for a break, leaving your property empty and potentially vulnerable to break-in. Here, NRLA insurance partners, Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance, share their insights into how you and your tenants can reduce your risks of being broken into.
Over 80% of private renters happy with accommodation
OVER 80 per cent of private renters in England are satisfied with their accommodation according to new data released today.
Negotiating with your tenants
Suzy Hershman, Head of Dispute Resolution at NRLA partners mydeposits writes about reducing the need for negotiations, how to approach negotiations and avoid a dispute and using evidence to support your claim and what is needed.
When it comes to repairs do you do it yourself?
When it comes to keeping your properties in top condition are you a DIY-er or do you have a team of trusted tradesmen behind you? This is the subject of our latest Big Question feature for NRLA members’ magazine, Property.
Rented Housing Laws "Not Fit For Purpose" Argue Landlords
Laws underpinning the private rented sector are not fit for purpose as new research reveals that some dates back to the 18th century.
NRLA welcomes arrival of Welsh Tenancy Hardship Grant
Following the Welsh Government's announcement of a new Tenancy Hardship Grant (THG) the NRLA provides its response to this welcome news, which will provide wide-ranging assistance to tenants who have incurred rent arrears due to the pandemic.
Recovering rent arrears shouldn't mean losing a tenant
Mike Morgan, legal division manager at the Property Redress Scheme highlights a recent case involving a landlord with a tenant in rent arrears, and how mediation helped to resolve the situation amicably.
Universal Credit: Government criticised in new housing report
"Good, professional landlords" are being put off renting to benefits claimants as a direct result of problems around the government's administration of Universal Credit, according to a new report.
Fire Safety: What you can expect
Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 there is renewed vigour to improve standards, particularly relating to fire safety. While initially focused on high-rise blocks, increasing attention is moving to other types of properties, and it is important landlords are aware of the changes coming down the line.
Report Shows Need for Reform of Housing Benefit System says NRLA
Following the publication of a new report by the University of York on the supply of private rented housing to tenants in receipt of benefits, we issued a statement responding to the findings which emerged from this research.
