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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.
Blog: The Power of Inventories - Don't Put Yourself at Risk
NRLA partners No Letting Go write about the importance of carrying out an inventory.
Register for the online National Landlord Investment Show
There's not long left to register for the online National Landlord Investment Show on 3rd November 2020. Hear from a fantastic line-up of industry speakers on key topics. The event is free to sign up for, register here.
England lockdown: Furlough scheme extended and house moves can still go ahead
Rent Smart Wales: Mandatory inspections introduced
Calum Davies, NRLA Wales policy and public affairs officer on the fifth anniversary of registration and licensing scheme Rent Smart Wales, and the new rules being introduced.
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.7: 2020 Q3
This is the Quarter 3 Landlord Confidence Index (LCI). Over 2,000 landlords participated in this research. The fragile confidence returning to landlords in the previous quarter appears short lived. As with the previous quarter, confidence is noticably low in London.
