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Your training and events update for October

With the autumn months now upon us and the Government's new Renters’ Rights Bill making its way through Parliament, there has never been a better time for landlords and agents to stay ahead of the game and access the NRLA’s award-winning training courses. Our experts will deliver 26 courses in October, with a mixture of eLearning and face-to-face sessions on offer.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 04/10/2024
Your training and events update for October

Renters' Rights Bill: How will it impact Wales?

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 30/09/2024
Renters' Rights Bill: How will it impact Wales?

Welsh Government launches HMO council tax consultation

The Welsh Government has proposed changes to Council Tax for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Wales. Read about the plans and find out how to contribute to our response.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 30/09/2024
Welsh Government launches HMO council tax consultation

Funding confirmed for EPC improvements – but will it be enough?

A new funding pot has been announced to support energy efficiency improvements in England, with grant cash to be focussed on low income homes. The money will be distributed through the ‘Warm Homes: Local Grant’ scheme, with landlords eligible to receive up to £30,000 towards improvements to their first rental property, and £15,000 for work on additional homes to let.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 27/09/2024
Funding confirmed for EPC improvements – but will it be enough?

Renters’ Rights Bill: Decent Homes and standards

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to make the biggest changes to the private rented sector in over 30 years when it comes into force next year.  To help landlords get up to speed, the NRLA is publishing a series of articles outlining the detail you need to know. This week we are looking at the rules around property standards.

Industry News James Wood 27/09/2024
Renters’ Rights Bill: Decent Homes and standards

Welcome home: NRLA rebrand to go live

NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle introduces the new-look NRLA as we head towards a new age for the PRS landlord.

Industry News Ben Beadle 26/09/2024
Welcome home: NRLA rebrand to go live

Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways on housing

NRLA Campaigns and Policy Director, Chris Norris was at the Labour Party Conference this week, with housing issues taking centre stage. He reflects on the key conversations and the major themes emerging from the new government.

Industry News Chris Norris 27/09/2024
Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways on housing

New NRLA podcast: A Renters’ Rights Bill Special

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a deep dive into the contents of the Government’s new Renter’s Rights Bill.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 26/09/2024
New NRLA podcast: A Renters’ Rights Bill Special

Self assessment registration deadline looming

The deadline to register for Self Assessment is looming. Here Jashoda Pindoria from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) explains what Self Assessment is and what you may need to do.

Industry News Jashoda Pindoria 26/09/2024
Self assessment registration deadline looming

Funding package vital to energy efficiency plans

Plans to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector must be backed up by a comprehensive financial package says the NRLA.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 23/09/2024
Funding package vital to energy efficiency plans