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TradePoint: Top tips for a picture perfect lawn
An attractive garden will boost the curb appeal of your property and a neat and presentable lawn is one of the ways to ensure it's looking its best. Whether you want to learn how to cut grass like a pro or perfect your smooth edging, our partners at TradePoint (B&Q) have come up with a video to help you get it right.
NRLA podcast: Pre-election special
Ben and Richard are joined by a trio of guests, to discuss the latest election promises ahead of polling day next week.
Next government must ensure housing benefit rates tack rents
Millions of people in the private rented sector face chronic uncertainty due to a failure by the main political parties to provide clarity on housing benefit rates. The NRLA is now calling on the next government to commit to ensuring housing benefit rates permanently track market rents.
NRLA member continues charity crusade
Landlord and letting agent Michelle Walker-Smith has been raising money for charity again. The Newcastle-based business owner has taken part in a sponsored sleep out along with other business leaders, to raise much needed money for the homeless and under-privileged
Exclusive NRLA webinar: Priorities for the new government
The NRLA will host a post-election webinar on 24 July, examining the new government's priorities when it comes to the private rented sector. The webinar will follow the State Opening of Parliament and the King’s Speech on July 17, where the incoming government will put meat on the bones of its election pledges and outline its plans for the forthcoming parliamentary session.
NRLA Landlord Conference: New speakers announced
More speakers have been announced for the NRLA’s Landlord Conference, which will be held on 6 November. Entrepreneur and former star of TV show Dragon’s Den James Caan CBE will be the keynote speaker at the conference, giving delegates the opportunity to hear first-hand about his experience in business and property investment journey.
GE24: What are the parties saying on tax and welfare?
With the election in full swing, all parties have now published their manifestos. With around half of landlords and agents still undecided, the property sector’s vote is likely to be influenced by each party’s plans for the private rented sector (PRS).
General Election 2024: The NRLA’s three key asks
With the election now less than two weeks away, the NRLA has outlined three key asks of the new government; issues we believe are vital when it comes to protecting – and growing – the private rented sector.
NRLA launches new member survey
Leasehold and freehold reform, energy efficiency and possession notices are among the topics up for discussion in our latest member survey. Members' needs are front and centre when it comes to developing NRLA policy, so it is vital we know what you think, to inform our future campaigns work.
Rental reform undermined by lack of choice for tenants
A lack of choice for private renters about where they can live will undermine plans set out by many of the UK’s major political parties to reform the rental market.
