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Welsh landlords invited to online forums
Landlords from across Wales have been invited to two online forums covering issues affecting the PRS during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Blog: NRLA Wales visit Cardiff job centre
At the beginning of March, before the lockdown was announced in England and Wales, our Wales policy officer, Tim Thomas, took up the opportunity to visit a job centre on Charles Street, Cardiff, a busy centre that serves the diverse needs of the Welsh capital. Here Tim writes about what he took away from the visit.
Call of the Week: GDPR Compliance
A member gave us a call recently with a question about GDPR. They are new to the industry and wanted to make sure they are compliant.
Covid-19: Vital arrears advice could keep landlords out of court
Arrears guidance created by the NRLA and with industry-wide backing could help landlords keep tenants in their homes and avoid lengthy court waits. The NRLA, the Chartered Institute of Housing, The Property Redress Scheme, My Deposits, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and ARLA Propertymark are all backing the new guide to help landlords and tenants come to mutually beneficial arrangements over arrears.
Housing and the Summer Statement
Funding for energy efficiency improvements and a temporary cut to Stamp Duty were among the housing announcements included in the summer statement this week.
Landlord who grew up in care helps care leavers across Nottingham
Terry Galloway is a landlord and the owner of a property management company in Nottingham. As well as arranging for special days out for children who live in care, his campaigning has recently been instrumental in creating more opportunities for those leaving the care system.
Meet the landlord going the extra mile for his tenants and key workers during Covid-19 pandemic
Twickenham landlord Ben Khosa has spent the last few months going the extra mile for his tenants and supporting key workers in his community.
What will September hold for student landlords?
As we see the beginning of the end of lockdown, thoughts are starting to turn to what the 'new normal' will look like. For student landlords, this includes a fundamental unknown - what will happen in the next academic year? Meera Chindooroy, NRLA deputy director of campaigns and public affairs takes a look at what September could hold for student landlords.
Courts WILL hear possession cases from 24th August
Landlords have welcomed confirmation from a Government Minister that the courts will begin to hear possession cases from 24th August - providing greater certainty for the rental market.
Landlords put on brave face as impact of Coronavirus outbreak begins to bite
In March the RLA undertook a survey of its members examining how the Coronavirus crisis has affected them, their relationship with tenants and their property business. The survey finds landlords are nervous and feeling somwhat overlooked by government. There was however broad support for strands of the government's response.
