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Possession claims and safety certificates: protecting yourself

Section 21 notices provide landlords with confidence they can regain possession of their properties; however simple oversights such as a mistake in the paperwork can invalidate them. NRLA Policy Manager James Woods examines recent legal cases impacting landlords, and reminds you of the importance of checking - and double checking - documents.

Industry News James Wood 12/07/2024
Possession claims and safety certificates: protecting yourself

The Big Read: What does a Reeves’ Treasury have in store for landlords?

The UK has its first Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer in 14 years, and its first ever female Chancellor in Rachel Reeves. NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris explains what this could mean for landlords and pro-growth tax changes that would help landlords and tenants.

Industry News Chris Norris 12/07/2024
The Big Read: What does a Reeves’ Treasury have in store for landlords?

NRLA podcast: Election reaction

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords Ben and Richard speak to professionals from across the property industry on Labour’s landslide win in the July 4 election.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 11/07/2024
NRLA podcast: Election reaction

Housing – ministerial line-up announced

The new Labour Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will lead on housing issues having been named the new Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/07/2024
Housing – ministerial line-up announced

New scheme to fund refugee rental deposits

A new scheme providing deposits for refugees who want to move into private rented housing has been launched by property industry charity LandAid and NRLA partner Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 05/07/2024
New scheme to fund refugee rental deposits

A Renters Reform revival?

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle on how resurrecting the Renters (Reform) Bill is Labour’s best bet to maintain a functioning PRS

Industry News Ben Beadle 05/07/2024
A Renters Reform revival?

Landlords will work with new government on rental reform

In the wake of the news that the Labour Party has won a significant majority following the 2024 general election, the NRLA has issued a statement congratulating Labour on its election to office.

NRLA Communications Team 05/07/2024
Landlords will work with new government on rental reform

New data shows 120,000 extra rental homes needed

A hundred and twenty thousand extra rental properties will be needed to meet current demand, according to new analysis from property portal Rightmove.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/07/2024
New data shows 120,000 extra rental homes needed

Your chance to tell us how the PRS is working in Wales

The NRLA is looking for landlords who rent property in Wales to participate in the next stage of a in-depth study looking at the state of the PRS in Wales.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 03/07/2024
Your chance to tell us how the PRS is working in Wales

Landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform

The NRLA, along with BPF, Grainger PLC, and Leaders Romans Group, has issued a joint statement calling on the next government to pass the Renters (Reform) Bill as a matter of 'urgency'.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 02/07/2024
Landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform