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Green Homes Grants: Government extends scheme by a year
The Green Homes Grant scheme, under which landlords can apply for a grant of up to 5,000 pounds to improve the energy efficiency of their properties, has been extended. Launched in September, the scheme was due to end on 31st March 2021. As part of a new ten -point -plan for a green industrial revolution unveiled by the Government this week, the scheme will now be extended until March 2022.
Government plan rewards rent dodgers
New regulations published today will mean tenants can build almost 18 months of rent arrears without any sanction.
Today in politics: Rents fluctuate as workers move out of cities, Covid hits incomes and benefits payments
Today we look at new figures showing rents are falling in cities and increasing in more rural areas - while statistics from news reports show more support is needed for tenants.
Call of the Week: Arranging EICR
Our advice team recently helped a member learn more about whether tradespeople are still able to visit his empty property given the current lockdown.
Young forced to choose between rent debt and health
Young people are being forced to choose between racking up rent debts and risking their health due to rules limiting what they can claim for housing benefit.
How to avoid fake landlord scams
The NRLA has received reports over the last few months of prospective tenants who have been defrauded out of hundreds of pounds by criminals who have advertised a fake property to rent. In this blog we take a closer look at how the fraud operates, what to do if you think you are a victim of a scam, and the practical steps you can take to avoid being scammed.
Today in politics: Renters' Reform Bill, referencing and Covid testing for students
Housing Minister, Christopher Pincher has told MPs the Renters Reform Bill needs to be taken forward in a 'considered manner' when urgencies of responding to the pandemic have passed in response to a written question. Elsewhere landlords and agents have been advised to be considerate of renters affected by Covid-19 when preparing tenant references and the Government has published full guidance on plans to allow students to go home for Christmas.
Buy-to-let market update: November
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.
NRLA calls for Swansea additional licence postponement
City and County of Swansea will be pushing ahead with an additional licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMO) in the St Thomas electoral ward, and to renew the scheme in the Castle and Uplands wards, it has been announced.
How to legally increase rent as the value of your property rises
NRLA insurance partners Hamilton Fraser share how landlords can legally increase rent.
