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Liverpool landlords urged to have their say on fresh licensing plans

Landlords are being urged to make their views heard in a new consultation launched by Liverpool City Council on plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme covering more than 80% of privately rented properties in the city.

Regional News Victoria Barker 03/08/2020
Liverpool landlords urged to have their say on fresh licensing plans

Call of the Week: Access for electrical safety inspections

This month the advice team have dealt with a number of calls relating to the new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector legislation. One such call we received was from a member who wanted to know more about gaining access to the property for the inspection to be carried out.

Call of the Week NRLA Advice Line 03/08/2020
Call of the Week: Access for electrical safety inspections

Managing rent arrears: Your video guide

The NRLA has jointly produced guidance offering practical ways landlords and tenants can work to address arrears that might be building as a result of the pandemic. In this video NRLA deputy director of policy and campaigns Meera Chindooroy explains more about the guidance, which has been backed by organisations across the housing sector.

Industry News Victoria Barker 03/08/2020
Managing rent arrears: Your video guide

Property Tribes and NRLA team up for webinar series

The NRLA and Property Tribes are delighted to announce a content collaboration which will feature a monthly interview and discussion between Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA and Vanessa Warwick, Landlord and co-founder of the Property Tribes forum.

Events Victoria Barker 31/07/2020
Property Tribes and NRLA team up for webinar series

Lords committee calls for Universal Credit reform

A new report published by the Lords Economic Affairs Committee is calling for radical changes to be made to Universal Credit.

Industry News Victoria Barker 31/07/2020
Lords committee calls for Universal Credit reform

Common Covid-19 financial scams to be aware of

The ten most common scams relating to coronavirus have been revealed by trade body UK Finance this week, including one scam involving fake council tax reduction emails. We take a look at how to identify if something is actually a scam, and what to do about it.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 30/07/2020
Common Covid-19 financial scams to be aware of

Housing market reopens in Wales: New rules on viewings

Landlords in Wales can now hold viewings in occupied properties, providing social distancing is maintained at all times and tenants are not self-isolating or showing symptoms of coronavirus. It comes as the housing market in Wales reopened fully on Monday 27th July, with new guidance issued by the Welsh Government on conducting viewings.

Industry News Victoria Barker 28/07/2020
Housing market reopens in Wales: New rules on viewings

Today in politics: MPs call for resources for local authorities to use enforcement powers

In our politics update today we take a look at calls from some MPs to give local authorities more resources to police the private rented sector, and "No DSS" adverts.

Industry News Victoria Barker 28/07/2020
Today in politics: MPs call for resources for local authorities to use enforcement powers

Blog: NRLA Wales represents the interests of PRS landlords during policy roundtable

NRLA Wales Policy Officer, Tim Thomas, took part in a housing roundtable with experts and housing leaders organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru.

Insights and Opinions Tim Thomas 16/07/2020
Blog: NRLA Wales represents the interests of PRS landlords during policy roundtable

Rental prices and real wages - the gap continues to grow

The lack of affordability of private rented properties in key locations has been the focus of fierce debate. The gap between rents and wages is again growing. Again the problem is not with surging prices but a dramatic fall in wages.

Deep Insight Nick Clay 30/06/2020
Rental prices and real wages - the gap continues to grow