Latest articles

The latest articles relating to the private rented sector

How to: Deal with common garden pests

Annoyed by ants? Worried about a wasps nest? Our "How to" blog this week takes a look at how to deal with common household pests. NRLA members are eligible to receive a free Tradepoint discount card, and can get a 5% discount on most purchases in TradePoint and B&Q.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 01/07/2020
How to: Deal with common garden pests

The Big Question: Do you use an agent?

The decision as to whether to use an agent or not is a big one. Opinions, and experiences, vary hugely across the board and we are asking you what you think as part of our Big Question feature in the Winter edition of member magazine Property.

Member Stories Sally Walmsley 07/08/2020
The Big Question: Do you use an agent?

Reactivating possession proceedings: Template forms

Courts will begin to hear possession cases again from the 24th August, following a five month ban on evictions. The strict procedures landlords must now follow when bringing forward possession cases were laid out by the Government recently, detailing what landlords need to do under new Civil Procedure Rules.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 05/08/2020
Reactivating possession proceedings: Template forms

Spring Property Maintenance Guide

As an NRLA Member we are offering you the chance to download our guide for FREE. All we ask in return is that you allow NRLA Property Insurance the opportunity to quote for your landlord/property insurance come renewal time.

Helpful Tips Steve Barnes 01/07/2020
Spring Property Maintenance Guide

Wales: Shadow Housing Minister backs NRLA notice period call

The Shadow Housing Minister in Wales Mark Isherwood MS has called on the Welsh Government to rethink its decision to extend the possession notice period to six months, backing calls from the NRLA.

Industry News Victoria Barker 06/08/2020
Wales: Shadow Housing Minister backs NRLA notice period call

NRLA win as government to open extra courts

Temporary courts are being opened to deal with the backlog of eviction cases created by coronavirus. Chief Executive Ben Beadle explains how NRLA campaigning has brought about real change.

Insights and Opinions Ben Beadle 03/08/2020
NRLA win as government to open extra courts

Welsh possession laws ' draconian ' say landlords

Landlords are calling on the Welsh Government to rethink the decision to extend notice periods for possession to six months.The NRLA has described the decision as draconian and has sent an open letter to the Welsh Minister for Housing & Local Government asking them to reconsider.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 05/08/2020
Welsh possession laws ' draconian ' say landlords

NRLA win on energy efficiency grants

Landlords are today welcoming news the Government has accepted its recommendations on how the new Green Homes Grant scheme should work. The NRLA has long campaigned for support for landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their homes which will benefit tenants through lower utility bills.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/08/2020
NRLA win on energy efficiency grants

BLOG: NRLA team up with The Dispute Service to help landlords and tenants with rent arrears

Steve Harriott, CEO at The Dispute Service takes a look at how the NRLA and The Dispute Service have teamed up to provide guidance and support in these unprecedented times.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 03/08/2020
BLOG: NRLA team up with The Dispute Service to help landlords and tenants with rent arrears

NRLA partners with the Scottish Association of landlords

Landlords who let properties in England, Wales and Scotland can now have joint membership of associations north and south of the border under a new partnership. The NRLA and Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) are partnering to allow landlords with properties in England, Wales and Scotland to pay a small top-up fee to be members of both organisations.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/08/2020
NRLA partners with the Scottish Association of landlords