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Green Homes: What do you think?
Landlords are being asked for their experience of the Government’s Green Grants Scheme as part of an inquiry into energy efficiency. The Environmental Audit Committee is asking anyone who has tried to access the scheme how they have found the process and whether they have been successful.
Blog: Can under 35s qualify for the 1 bedroom rate under Universal Credit?
Universal Credit and LHA expert Bill Irvine writes about the exceptions to the under 35s rule, and the Government's "everyone in" initiative.
Call of the Week: Condensation
A member gave our advice team a call recently looking for some advice on how to tackle condensation, after a tenant had been in touch to report the issue.
Green Homes Grant: Lockdown guidance
Green Homes Grant installers can continue to work in people’s homes during the national lockdown, the Government has confirmed. The news comes as official guidance was updated to reflect the introduction of the new restrictions which will see pubs, restaurants, gyms closed as of November 5, with people advised to stay home wherever possible.
Lockdown: Government clarifies position on possession cases
The Government has provided important clarification about the enforcement of possession cases during the second national lockdown. In a letter to the High Court Enforcement Officers Association the Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland, has confirmed that during the lockdown there will be no enforcement of Possession Orders except for the most serious cases.
Rentguard's guide to avoiding winter hazards
NRLA's partner Rentguard Landlord Insurance shares their guide to avoiding winter property hazards
NRLA gives evidence to Government committee
The Government's Environmental Audit Committee has heard evidence from the NRLA as part of its investigation into the energy efficiency of homes in the UK. As of this year all rental properties (other than those with valid exemptions) must have an EPC rating of E or higher to be legally rented out.
The Rental Revolution: What is the Sharing Economy doing to the PRS?
As the way in which we do business changes, the so-called sharing economy is on the rise in the UK. More and more people are now using sites such as Airbnb to rent out homes as an alternative to staying in a hotel, with more than 33,000 listings in London alone. This research report explores the extent of the use of Airbnb and its impact on the private rented sector.
Access to homes for under-35s: The impact of Welfare Reform on Private Renting
The recent Housing White paper highlights the extent to which policymakers are increasingly looking to the private rented sector to accommodate younger households. At the same time a number of regulatory and taxation changes are influencing the operating environment for private landlords. This report outlines the findings from a survey of landlords who let to under-35 year olds.
Right to Rent: Online system to be available later this month
New guidance on Right to Rent has been published this week. The legislative changes enable landlords and letting agents to use a new Home Office online checking service, available from 25 November, to undertake right to rent checks for non-UK nationals.
