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Call of the Week: Welcome letter for tenants

A member recently gave us a call looking for some general advice around creating a tenancy and how to make sure tenants feel welcome and both parties are clear on their responsibilities from the outset.

Call of the Week NRLA Advice Line 07/09/2021
Call of the Week: Welcome letter for tenants

GDPR registration reminder

Landlords are being reminded by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to check whether they need to register and pay a fee, if they have not already done so.

Industry News Victoria Barker 08/09/2021
GDPR registration reminder

Things are moving in the right direction

Paul Shamplina of Landlord Action on the changes the sector has seen over the last eighteen months, landlords' reactions to them and the importance of mediation.

Insights and Opinions Paul Shamplina 06/09/2021
Things are moving in the right direction

Demand for rental housing in Yorkshire and The Humber highest in England and Wales

Demand for private rented housing in Yorkshire and The Humber is the highest in England and Wales according to a new survey for the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

Regional News Rhianna Abrey 03/09/2021
Demand for rental housing in Yorkshire and The Humber highest in England and Wales

New findings show South West has third highest demand for private rented housing in England

Demand for private rented housing in the South West is the third highest in England according to a new survey for the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

Regional News Rhianna Abrey 03/09/2021
New findings show South West has third highest demand for private rented housing in England

Supply of rented housing in the South East not meeting demand

Demand for private rented housing in the South East is the second highest in England according to a new survey for the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

Regional News Rhianna Abrey 03/09/2021
Supply of rented housing in the South East not meeting demand

In Focus (2021 Qtr 2): Licensing & regulation

The quarter 2 survey looked at landlords' recent experience of licensing. Possible policy innovations are also tested. There is support for regulatory regimes among landlords IF an impact can be demonstrated - this is something which both local authorities and national initiatives (Rent Smart Wales) have failed to do. This In Focus also reports on a collaboration with Battersea Dogs' Home.

Quarterly Report Nick Clay 02/09/2021
In Focus (2021 Qtr 2): Licensing & regulation

NRLA quoted in new pets report

Whether to allow pets in your property is something of a thorny issue. A new report out today by animal charity Advocats East Mids is calling for an amendment to the act, to allow for either landlords or tenants taking out pet damage insurance, or to allow a separate, capped pet deposit.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 02/09/2021
NRLA quoted in new pets report

Keep the lifeline - open letter to the Prime Minister

100 organisations across the UK including the NRLA, have joined together in urging the Government not to go ahead with the planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 02/09/2021
Keep the lifeline - open letter to the Prime Minister

Afghan resettlement scheme: Landlords with empty homes urged to help

Landlords with vacant properties are being urged to work with councils to help refugees who need to be urgently re-housed in the UK.

Industry News Victoria Barker 01/09/2021
Afghan resettlement scheme: Landlords with empty homes urged to help