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Call of the week: Holding deposits

It is twelve months since the end of the transitional year following the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act in England. The fees ban was introduced in 2019, and has applied to all tenancies since 1st June 2020. Here's how we recently helped one member learn more about holding deposits and forms required.

Call of the Week NRLA Advice Line 01/06/2021
Call of the week: Holding deposits

Q&A: Get to know NRLA adviser Rachel

We are delighted to launch a brand new blog series where you can get to know some of our advisers as part of our expert advice team a little better. Our advice team is on hand six days a week to help members with a whole host of queries, from tenancy legislation updates to practical advice on property management. In this blog, we meet experienced adviser Rachel.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 01/08/2021
Q&A: Get to know NRLA adviser Rachel

Covid arrears leave renters struggling to find a new home

Thousands of private renters who have built arrears during the pandemic face problems finding an alternative home because of damage to their credit scores according to a new survey.

Industry News Sam Hunter 28/05/2021
Covid arrears leave renters struggling to find a new home

Blog: Renters' Reform and the Queen's Speech - what's next for landlords?

What does the recent Queen’s Speech mean for the Renters’ Reform Bill? What will the upcoming white paper contain? Can we expect the Bill this year?Campaigns Officer Alexandra Williams looks at what we can expect to see.

Insights and Opinions Alexandra Williams 25/05/2021
Blog: Renters' Reform and the Queen's Speech - what's next for landlords?

Call to action: Consultation on new tenancies in Wales

The NRLA is urging landlords to respond to a Welsh Government consultation on the new model occupational contracts (tenancies) that are due to be introduced next year.

Industry News Calum Davies 24/05/2021
Call to action: Consultation on new tenancies in Wales

NRLA Welsh Enforcement Index Reveals Licensing Postcode Lottery

The National Residential Landlords Association's (NRLA) Welsh Enforcement Index, reveals an enforcement postcode lottery across Wales.

Industry News Sam Hunter 21/05/2021
NRLA Welsh Enforcement Index Reveals Licensing Postcode Lottery

The Welsh Enforcement Index

In late 2020, the NRLA (National Residential Landlords Association) Research Observatory began to collect data and evidence on how enforcement powers available to Welsh local authorities were being deployed in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). This study focuses on mandatory and discretionary licensing in Wales. Is the enforcement of existing regulations in Wales truly efficient, effective and economic?

Special Report Aidan Crehan 21/05/2021
The Welsh Enforcement Index

Landlords back call for reform to CGT payment rules

Responding to a report published this afternoon by the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) which recommends that the Government should extend the deadline for the payment of Capital Gains Tax from 30 to 60 days following disposal of a residential property, Chris Norris, Policy Director for the National Residential Landlords Association said:

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 20/05/2021
Landlords back call for reform to CGT payment rules

Renters leaving the capital as rent continues to fall

Private sector tenants are leaving London in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 19/05/2021
Renters leaving the capital as rent continues to fall

Blog: With rising numbers of renters in later life, can you afford not to adapt your rentals?

Henry Smith, Senior Programme Manager for Homes at the Centre for Ageing Better on why landlords should consider the needs of older renters.

Insights and Opinions Henry Smith 18/05/2021
Blog: With rising numbers of renters in later life, can you afford not to adapt your rentals?