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Blog: Landlords paralysed by confusing and ever-changing eviction laws

Paul Shamplina, Head of Property for Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action on 'confusing' eviction rules and the challenges facing landlords as we enter 2021.

Insights and Opinions Paul Shamplina 02/02/2021
Blog: Landlords paralysed by confusing and ever-changing eviction laws

Reactivation notices for possessions extended

Due to a last-minute extension on Friday 29 January, landlords can still use a reactivation notice for possession proceedings put on hold due to the closure of the courts in 2020 if they have not already done so.

Industry News James Wood 01/02/2021
Reactivation notices for possessions extended

The eviction ban: Yvonne's story

Landlord Yvonne bought a property in Conwy, North Wales 5 years ago. Prior to the pandemic hitting, there were no issues with the tenant. However, issues began to arise in March last year when the tenant suddenly stopped paying any rent.

Member Stories Rhianna Abrey 27/01/2021
The eviction ban: Yvonne's story

The complete guide to protecting your rental property from storms

Stormy weather is not unusual in the winter and there has been an increase in severe storms in recent years. This guide from NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser covers what landlords can do to prepare for a storm, and what landlords should do if their rental property is hit by a storm.

Helpful Tips Steve Barnes 01/02/2021
The complete guide to protecting your rental property from storms

NRLA launches podcast

The NRLA is launching a new podcast "Listen Up Landlords" to bring you the very best information, insight and analysis when it comes to renting homes, along with practical advice on how to make the best of your properties.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 29/01/2021
NRLA launches podcast

Government revises model tenancy agreement to allow for pets

The Government has revised its model tenancy agreement to allow for "well behaved pets" in rental properties.

Industry News Victoria Barker 28/01/2021
Government revises model tenancy agreement to allow for pets

Property inventories - why prevention is better than cure

Prevention being better than cure is not a new concept, in fact it's been around since the 16th Century and has been a mantra for the NHS for a few years now.

Partners and Suppliers Suzy Hershman 21/01/2021
Property inventories - why prevention is better than cure

Research webinar - December 2020

In December the Research observatory presented the results of the 2020 Quarter 3 member survey. The webinar also outlined the results of the Quarter 3 Confidence Index as well as reviewing other pieces of research of interest to members. This included the Rent Smart Wales report and the development of the Welsh Enforcement Index.

Deep Insight Nick Clay 08/01/2021
Research webinar - December 2020

Big Energy Saving Week

This week is Big Energy Saving Week, a national campaign aimed at helping people to cut their fuel bills and ensure they are getting all the financial support they are entitled to. The NRLA has been campaigning for some time for more funding for the private rented sector for landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties, and there are also plenty of resources online for members to learn more about this.

Industry News Victoria Barker 18/01/2021
Big Energy Saving Week

Licensing: Respond to current consultations in your area

Landlords are being urged to respond to licensing consultations that affect them. Some of the councils currently consulting on licensing schemes include Manchester City Council and Newcastle City Council. NRLA members can learn more about how to respond to consultations that affect them by logging into the NRLA's licensing toolkit.

Regional News Victoria Barker 21/01/2021
Licensing: Respond to current consultations in your area