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Blog: Energy efficiency plans scrapped – but for how long?
NRLA deputy campaigns director Meera Chindooroy examines Rishi Sunak’s announcement that plans to introduce a minimum energy efficiency rating of C for privately rented homes have been axed, looking at what it means for landlords, and what happens next.
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023: A month to go
Tickets are selling fast for the NRLA’s national Landlord Conference, which gets underway in Birmingham in a month’s time. Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP will directly address delegates as he takes to the stage as the keynote speaker at the conference, which will be hosted by award-winning journalist and newsreader, Clive Myrie.
Sunak axes energy efficiency plans for rented homes
Plans which would see landlords pay up to £10,000 per property for energy efficiency improvements have been axed by the Prime Minister.
Learn how a currency specialist can help you
NRLA specialist currency partner, Smart Currency Exchange, gives us the lowdown on two commonly used services by overseas homeowners and those with business dealings overseas.
NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls
The NRLA has published its response to the Welsh Government's "Fair Rents & Adequate Housing" consultation.
Landlords urge Ministry of Justice to speed up court wait times
The NRLA calls on justice ministers to take action to speed up the time taken for courts to process legitimate possession cases.
Action needed to speed up possession process
Action is needed to tackle a backlog of possession cases clogging up the courts, with some landlords waiting more than six months to take back their properties.
In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour events this week
Hundreds of landlords attended our free NRLA on Tour events this week, held in Llanelli and Manchester. The events saw an excellent line-up of speakers and exhibitors sharing knowledge and expertise with delegates, as well as the chance to hear directly from NRLA CEO Ben Beadle about current campaigns on rental reform.
Gas Safety Week: Are you fully compliant?
This week is Gas Safety Week. Here James Kent of Safe2 talks about landlords' responsibilities and how to ensure you are fully compliant.
New How to Rent guide to be released in October
A new How to Rent guide is set to be released by Government on 2nd October. Find out more.
