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Property MOTs: A licensing alternative?
The NRLA recognise the advantages adopting of a so-called Property MOT could bring as a replacement for the myriad of local licensing schemes. Using safety certificates, rather than local authority inspection, the MOT is seen as a mechanism to drive a uniform approach to standards. This incorporates current, necessary checks on gas and electrical safety as well as a range of less frequent checks such as EPC rating.
Renters and Landlords face cliff edge as furlough ends
Private renters and landlords across the country face a cliff edge as the end of furlough coincides with cuts to benefit support.
FAQs on property adaptations
There is a growing demand for adapted properties. With an ageing population, and an increased share of total housing stock, private landlords need to be ready to cater for a wider range of needs than they traditionally have.
Wales: Universal Credit and the impact of the pandemic
Our Welsh Policy Officer, Tim Thomas, looks at the impact Covid has had on tenants in receipt of welfare and benefits and what support is being offered to both landlords and tenants to keep tenancies going.
Michael Gove named Housing Secretary
Michael Gove MP has been appointed as the new Housing Secretary, following a cabinet reshuffle this week.
A Quick Guide to Tenancy Deposit Protection for New Landlords
Sandy Bastin of NRLA deposit partner TDS shares all you need to know about deposits when starting out on your buy-to-let journey.
Landlords welcome Gove to housing brief
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, responds to news that Michael Gove has been appointed to the role of Housing, Communities & Local Government Secretary.
Gas Safety Week 2021: Everything landlords need to know
The week of the 13-19th September is the eleventh Gas Safety Week, an annual week coordinated by the Gas Safe Register, with landlords being reminded of their gas safety obligations.
A-Z of landlord property claims
NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance have released an A to Z of property claims eBook 2.0 for landlords. Our at-a-glance infographic gives you a great overview of what the eBook contains.
New data reveals scale of Wales' rent arrears crisis
New research published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) highlights the rent arrears crisis which affected the Welsh private rented sector throughout the first half of 2021.
