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How to legally increase rent as the value of your property rises

NRLA insurance partners Hamilton Fraser share how landlords can legally increase rent.

Helpful Tips Steve Barnes 12/12/2019
How to legally increase rent as the value of your property rises

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/11/2020
Green Homes: What do you think?

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.

Insights and Opinions Bill Irvine 09/11/2020
Blog: Can under 35s qualify for the 1 bedroom rate under Universal Credit?

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.

Call of the Week NRLA Advice Line 02/11/2020
Call of the Week: Condensation

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/11/2020
Green Homes Grant: Lockdown guidance

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 05/11/2020
Lockdown: Government clarifies position on possession cases

Rentguard's guide to avoiding winter hazards

NRLA's partner Rentguard Landlord Insurance shares their guide to avoiding winter property hazards

Helpful Tips Jack Vlasto 04/11/2020
Rentguard's guide to avoiding winter 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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/11/2020
NRLA gives evidence to Government committee

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.

Special Report Dr Tom Simcock 14/05/2016
The Rental Revolution: What is the Sharing Economy doing to the PRS?

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.

Special Report Dr Tom Simcock 01/08/2017
Access to homes for under-35s: The impact of Welfare Reform on Private Renting