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Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.6: 2020 Q2
This is the Quarter 2 Landlord Confidence Index. It shows landlord confidence remains low, but with a slight recovery from the previous quarter. It seems that many landlords are opting to freeze rents in the present economic climate. For the next twelve months many landlords are adopting a "wait and see" stance on the future of the PRS.
Rentguards Guide to HMO Insurance for Landlords
If you are letting a property to multiple tenants, this may make it a house in multiple occupation (HMO). When this is the case, there are factors to be aware of that might not apply to a standard residential let, such as specific HMO insurance. In this blog Rentgaurd explain more about HMO Insurance for landlords.
Listen: Single mum Candy left struggling financially having received no rent this year
Landlord Candy has a tenant who has not paid rent since December last year and is ignoring all attempts to come to any payment arrangements. Here, Candy explains how the current ban on evictions means she is struggling to make ends meet.
Listen: How the eviction ban has affected one tenant during lockdown
The NRLA has heard from many landlords across the country who have shared how the extension of the evictions ban will affect them. We have also heard from some tenants about this issue. In this blog, renter Colin explains why he wants to see the eviction ban lifted.
How to: Seven simple ways to refresh a bathroom
Refreshing the bathroom at your property does not need to break the bank, and in this blog we will take a look at some small tips and tricks you can do at a reasonable cost, to revive a tired looking bathroom. NRLA members can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on most items at B & Q, including on bathrooms, thanks to the NRLAs partnership with Tradepoint.
Green Homes Grants: what landlords need to know
Landlords will be able to apply for Green Homes Grants, in the form of vouchers, from the end of September. The grants will enable landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties. NRLA policy officer Gavin Dick explains more about the scheme, and how landlords can apply for a grant.
The Bedroom Boom: Airbnb and London
"Sharing is caring" but is this the case with the rise of the sharing economy? As the way in which we do business changes, the so-called sharing economy is on the rise in the UK. This research report explores the extent of the use of Airbnb and its impact on the private rented sector.
