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Course of the month: Managing Property and Residential Lettings Level 3 Certificate
This month we shine a spotlight on one of the nationally recognised courses available through the award-winning NRLA Training Academy. The Managing Property and Residential Lettings Level 3 Certificate offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the responsibilities of owning a property, from preparing it for letting to setting up the tenancy agreement and managing the let.
Staying out for the summer - how to protect your property
Summer has arrived - at long last - and with it the holiday season. With many landlords, and tenants, taking a break in August we look at steps you can take to make sure your rental properties are safe and tenancies run smoothly while you are away.
NRLA backs calls for better standards – not more red tape
The NRLA has added its voice to calls for positive change to drive rogue landlords from the sector. In its role as a member of the Lettings Advisory Board it has helped craft recommendations to Government - explaining the Government’s plan for a new landlord database is ‘an opportunity to create transparency of property safety and drive rogue landlords from the sector’.
From rental reform to housing emergency: Scotland’s experience
In May, the Scottish Government declared a national housing emergency, swiftly attributing the crisis to UK Government budget cuts, the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate freeze and Brexit-related labour shortages. However, the roots of the problem may lie closer to home. Eleanor Bateman explains more.
Tax breaks for furnished holiday lets axed from next year
Furnished holiday lets (FHL) will now be treated in the same way as other rentals when it comes to tax, with changes coming in from April next year. The plan to abolish the FHL tax regime was announced in the Conservative budget this spring, with the new Government announcing detailed proposals to bring the plans forward as a priority.
Last chance to enter landlord survey
This is your last chance to answer a landlord survey set to examine the current state of the lettings industry. Carried out by Safe2 partner, lettings platform Goodlord, the research will question more than a thousand landlords to inform its 2024 State of Lettings Industry report.
London private rented sector contributes £14.6 billion to the economy
London’s private rented sector (PRS) makes a gross value added (GVA) contribution of £14.6bn to the UK economy, according to an independent report commissioned by the NRLA and Paragon Bank.
Is Being a Landlord Still Worth It in 2024?
We'll help you weigh the pros and cons to decide whether being a landlord is still worth it in 2024. Join the NRLA for landlord resources and support.
Your training and events update for August
While the schools may have broken up for summer, the NRLA Training Academy continues to offer a range of face-to-face and eClassroom courses for landlords and agents over the holiday period.
Rent Smart Wales audit: Electrical safety and navigating the requirements
Rent Smart Wales is undertaking a compliance audit and has identified some electrical safety pitfalls that can be easy to overlook. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act (RHW) requires landlords in Wales to undertake electrical safety testing to ensure properties are safe to rent. NRLA Senior Campaigns Officer Ellie Bateman explains more about the audit and top tips to navigate electrical safety requirements as a landlord in Wales.
