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Do you carry out regular property inspections - the Big Question

Do you carry out regular property inspections? The topic is the latest to come under the microscope in the NRLA's Big Question feature for members’ magazine, Property.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 01/11/2023
Do you carry out regular property inspections - the Big Question

NRLA Autumn Statement submission: a deep dive

Ahead of next month’s Autumn Statement the NRLA has submitted its calls to the Treasury. The association is calling for positive action to increase the supply of homes and encourage investment. Eleanor Bateman, senior public affairs officer takes a deep dive into the detail.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 01/11/2023
NRLA  Autumn Statement submission: a deep dive

Landlords are not the enemy

Narratives pitting landlords and tenants against each other are depressingly common, with debate about the future of the private rented sector becoming increasingly polarised. Now, in an open letter to members of the Renters Reform Coalition, the NRLA has called for an end to these supposed hostilities, calling for both groups to find common campaigning ground for the good of landlords and tenants.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 01/11/2023
Landlords are not the enemy

Landlords And Renters To Save On Council Tax Bills Following NRLA Campaign

Following extensive campaigning by the NRLA, the Government has confirmed that it will amend legislation to ensure all HMOs will be valued as a single property for council tax purposes.

Industry News Sam Hunter 27/10/2023
Landlords And Renters To Save On Council Tax Bills Following NRLA Campaign

Your NRLA conference in pictures

More than eight hundred landlords, agents and property professionals attended the NRLA’s sell-out national landlord conference this week. Housing Secretary Michael Gove addressed a packed auditorium at the event, answering landlord questions via livestream just a day after the Renters (Reform) Bill had its second reading.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 26/10/2023
Your NRLA conference in pictures

Renters (Reform) Bill second reading: NRLA secures widespread media coverage

With news that the Government has finally brought the Renters (Reform) Bill to the House of Commons for its second reading, the NRLA Communications Team has campaigned hard over the past week to ensure our members are well-represented in the UK media.

Industry News Sam Hunter 27/10/2023
Renters (Reform) Bill second reading: NRLA secures widespread media coverage

Renters (Reform) Bill Second Reading: A closer look at the debate and NRLA’s campaign successes

After significant delays to the progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill, the legislation was finally debated for the first time in the House of Commons this week. Here, we delve deeper into the Bill’s second reading and outline how the NRLA’s effective campaigning has shaped the Government’s plans to reform the sector. We also consider what changes are still needed.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 27/10/2023
Renters (Reform) Bill Second Reading: A closer look at the debate and NRLA’s campaign successes

Healthy Rented Sector "Critical" To Housing Market Says Housing Secretary

The Housing Secretary has argued that a healthy private rented sector is critical to the UK's housing market, during his speech at the NRLA's 2023 National Conference.

Industry News Sam Hunter 25/10/2023
Healthy Rented Sector "Critical" To Housing Market Says Housing Secretary

Mediation and guaranteed rent contracts

NRLA partner, the Property Redress Scheme’s Tenancy Mediation Service uses fully qualified civil and commercial mediators who can mediate on a very varied caseload of disputes, including commercial agreements such as rent to rent arrangements.

Partners and Suppliers Mike Morgan 24/10/2023
Mediation and guaranteed rent contracts

Huge win for NRLA as Government announces fundamental changes to Renters Reform plans

The Government has today confirmed it will NOT axe section 21 ‘no fault’ repossessions until improvements have been made to the courts, following extensive lobbying by the NRLA.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/10/2023
Huge win for NRLA as Government announces fundamental changes to Renters Reform plans