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Wales Tenancy Saver Loan scheme launches

The Welsh Governments Tenancy Saver Loans, which allows tenants to apply for low-interest, affordable, paid-to-landlord loans to cover their coronavirus-related arrears, launched today. The loan scheme is something the NRLA campaigned extensively for.

Industry News Calum Davies 07/10/2020
Wales Tenancy Saver Loan scheme launches

The Essential A-Z of Property Claims eBook from Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance

Download your free copy of Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance A to Z of property claims for landlords eBook in exchange for a landlord insurance quote.

Helpful Tips Steve Barnes 06/09/2021
The Essential A-Z of Property Claims eBook from Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance

Prime Minister wrong on rented housing

The Prime Minister is wrong to believe that those in private rented housing are unable to turn the properties they live in into a home of their own. The implication - in his speech today to the Conservative Party Conference - flies in the face of a previous survey of tenants.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/10/2020
Prime Minister wrong on rented housing

Today in politics: CIH warns of PRS crisis and Labour pushing for tenant loans

The Chartered institute of Housing has warned more support is needed, claiming the PRS is reaching "crisis point" as Labour pushes the government on plans, put forward by the NRLA, to offer loans to tenants to cover rent payments.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/10/2020
Today in politics: CIH warns of PRS crisis and Labour pushing for tenant loans

Second Senedd Committee in a week backs NRLA priorities

For the second time in a week, an influential parliamentary committee in Wales has made recommendations echoing some of the NRLA's key policy asks. NRLA public affairs and policy officer Calum Davies explains more.

Industry News Calum Davies 05/10/2020
Second Senedd Committee in a week backs NRLA priorities

How to carry out check ins and check outs in a covid-compliant way

NRLA partners No Letting Go share how landlords can carry out check-ins and check-outs in a Covid-compliant way.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 05/10/2020
How to carry out check ins and check outs in a covid-compliant way

Student Landlords & Covid-19

This post looks at the covid-19 related issues faced by Student landlords heading into the new academic year. The results are drawn form the 2020 Quarter 2 landlord suvey undertaken in June.

Deep Insight Aidan Crehan 22/09/2020
Student Landlords & Covid-19

In Focus (2020, Qtr 2) - Student Landlords

In a time of uncertainty due to coronavirus, how universities operate has a significant impact upon their towns and cities. Landlords operating in the student market are especially receptive to how universities have responded to this challenge, the NRLA asked these landlords about their experiences towards the end of the 2019/20 academic year.

Quarterly Report Aidan Crehan 30/09/2020
In Focus (2020, Qtr 2) - Student Landlords

Home Security Month: FIVE top tips on improving home security

October is national home security month and in this blog we take a look at some top tips for landlords when it comes to making sure a property is secure.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 01/10/2020
Home Security Month: FIVE top tips on improving home security

Regulations to launch online Right to Rent check service published

The Immigration Minister, Chris Philip MP, has published a written statement on the Right to Rent scheme, and has laid before parliament the regulations to launch an online Right to Rent checking service.

Industry News Victoria Barker 01/10/2020
Regulations to launch online Right to Rent check service published