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Court fees to rise next week

Court fees will be increasing by 10% from next Wednesday. The increase, which follows a consultation year, applies to almost all fees payable to the court.

Industry News James Wood 26/04/2024
Court fees to rise next week

Fees could be cut in licensing review

Housing minister Jacob Young told NRLA members his proposed review of landlord licensing could see charges cut and schemes downsized during an exclusive member event today.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 25/04/2024
Fees could be cut in licensing review

Landlord and NRLA member raises thousands running London marathon

Landlord and NRLA member Eamon Balaam ran his first London Marathon on Sunday, raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process.

Member Stories Sanjeev Shetty 25/04/2024
Landlord and NRLA member raises thousands running London marathon

Renters Reform reaches Lords: What we’ve achieved so far

The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed through the Commons this week, with debate now to move into the House of Lords. Chris Norris, NRLA director of policy and campaigns, explains what this means for landlords.

Industry News Chris Norris 25/04/2024
Renters Reform reaches Lords: What we’ve achieved so far

NRLA member Mandy awarded MBE by the Princess Royal

Landlord and NRLA member Mandy St John Davey,has been awarded an MBE, for her dedication to supporting and mentoring women in property.

Industry News Victoria Barker 23/04/2024
NRLA member Mandy awarded MBE by the Princess Royal

Renters (Reform) Bill: What will happen on Wednesday?

The Renters (Reform) Bill is back in Parliament on Wednesday for report stage and the long awaited third reading. This marks the final stage in the Commons before the Bill reaches the Lords.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 22/04/2024
Renters (Reform) Bill: What will happen on Wednesday?

Renters (Reform) Bill: Housing Minister to deliver exclusive member event

Housing Minister Jacob Young will address NRLA members in an exclusive webinar next week. Landlords will hear the minister explain the rationale behind new amendments to the Bill – outlined in full here   – after which there will be the opportunity to ask the minister questions.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 19/04/2024
Renters (Reform) Bill: Housing Minister to deliver exclusive member event

Renters (Reform) Bill: Progress at last

The Renters (Reform) Bill will be back in the Commons next week as the Government pushes ahead with plans to ensure the new legislation is passed ahead of the general election.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 19/04/2024
Renters (Reform) Bill: Progress at last

Land transaction tax reliefs: Landlords in Wales urged to respond to call for evidence

Landlords in Wales are being invited to have their say on proposals to change land transaction tax reliefs. Land Transaction Tax (LTT) replaced Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Wales from 1 April 2018.

Industry News Victoria Barker 19/04/2024
Land transaction tax reliefs: Landlords in Wales urged to respond to call for evidence

Landlords needed for childminding consultation

Landlords are being asked for their thoughts on childminders working out of rental homes as part of a new Government consultation.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 19/04/2024
Landlords needed for childminding consultation