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Volunteering day: Landlord Tom hitting all the right notes

International Volunteering Day took place on Tuesday 5th December. To mark it, we're sharing the inspiring story of landlord Tom Reynolds, who plays live music in local care homes – revisiting a hobby he used to do just after he left school. This was first published in the NRLA's Property magazine. Do you have an inspiring volunteering story to share?

Member Stories Victoria Barker 05/12/2023
Volunteering day: Landlord Tom hitting all the right notes

Buy to Let Market Update December 2023

Welcome to ‘Buy to Let Market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. The information within this article is correct as at 01/12/2023.

Partners and Suppliers Doug Hall 07/12/2023
Buy to Let Market Update December 2023

Tips to avoid winter property maintenance issues

Winter is here and it’s important as a landlord to ensure your properties are prepared for a cold snap. NRLA insurance partner Rentguard shares advice for landlords on how to keep your property well-maintained over winter.

Partners and Suppliers Jack Vlasto 04/12/2023
Tips to avoid winter property maintenance issues

Trading standards publishes new guidance on property listings

This week, Trading Standards published new guidance for letting agents on the ‘material information’ that should be contained in property listings. The new guidance expands on the guidance for Part A material information published last year by adding Parts B (information for all properties) and C (information that may be relevant). Our Head of Policy James Wood explains what you need to know.

Industry News James Wood 01/12/2023
Trading standards publishes new guidance on property listings

Rented housing demand triples say landlords

The proportion of private landlords who report increased demand for rental properties has more than tripled compared with demand for properties seen before the Covid pandemic, according to research gathered by research consultancy BVA/BDRC.

Industry News Sam Hunter 01/12/2023
Rented housing demand triples say landlords

Vital amendments still needed as committee stage ends

Amendments tabled to the Renters (Reform) Bill during committee stage were debated for the final time this week, yet vital changes are still needed. Samuel Leeson from the public affairs team explores the key takeaways for landlords.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 30/11/2023
Vital amendments still needed as committee stage ends

Leasehold reform – a case of winners and losers?

The long-awaited Leasehold Reform Bill was published this week - but what does it mean for you and your businesses? Eleanor Bateman from the NLRA Public Affairs team takes a deep dive into the proposed changes.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 30/11/2023
Leasehold reform – a case of winners and losers?

Listen Up Landlords - A Rental Reform Special

In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco shine the spotlight on the progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill, promising the biggest shake up of the PRS in decades. Ben and Richard are joined by Unipol chief executive Paddy Jackman, Tim Briggs, managing director of Legal Mentor and landlord Nick Duncan to discuss the very latest on the Bill’s progress through Parliament, and the potential implications for landlords.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 30/11/2023
Listen Up Landlords - A Rental Reform Special

Property Magazine - Have your say to win

With a customer satisfaction rating of 96% and a packed awards cabinet, we are rightly proud of our members’ magazine Property. However we want to do more, and are this month asking what you enjoy and what you would like to see more of.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 30/11/2023
Property Magazine - Have your say to win

A landlords guide to tax return season

As we approach tax return season, Gemma Doswell of Tax Scouts shares advice for landlords on what taxes they need to pay, important deadlines and how to file a tax return.

Partners and Suppliers Gemma Doswell 28/11/2023
A landlords guide to tax return season