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Government Pledges Court Reform Before Section 21 Goes

The NRLA has issued a statement in response to news that the Government has confirmed section 21 evictions will not be abolished until measures are introduced to improve the handling of legitimate possession cases by the courts.

Industry News Sam Hunter 20/10/2023
Government Pledges Court Reform Before Section 21 Goes

Birmingham City Council – an enforcement deep dive

As part of our ongoing work into the enforcement of housing standards and the value of local licensing schemes, we are launching a regular series investigating individual local authorities and how they regulate the private rented sector. This week we look at at Birmingham City Council.

Regional News Samantha Watkin 20/10/2023
Birmingham City Council – an enforcement deep dive

NRLA announces AGM date

The NRLA  will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, November 7.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 19/10/2023
NRLA announces AGM date

Autumn Statement: Full tax review vital for future of the PRS

Ahead of next month’s Autumn Statement the NRLA has submitted its calls to the Treasury. With the gap between supply and demand growing ever wider, the association is calling for positive action to increase the supply of homes and encourage investment to help tenants access the homes they so desperately need.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/10/2023
Autumn Statement: Full tax review vital for future of the PRS

Confidence of landlords vital to success of Renters Reform Bill says NRLA

The Government’s controversial Renters (Reform) Bill will have its second reading on Monday, with the NRLA warning it must have the confidence of landlords if it is to succeed.

Industry News Sam Hunter 19/10/2023
Confidence of landlords vital to success of Renters Reform Bill says NRLA

DIY for landlords: How to increase boiler pressure

NRLA Partner Your Repair shares advice when it comes to spotting the signs of low boiler pressure, and what can be done to resolve the issue.

Partners and Suppliers Mark McAuley 17/10/2023
DIY for landlords: How to increase boiler pressure

Demystifying dispute resolution: A Tenancy Deposit Scheme case study and your exclusive dispute resolution guide

Sandy Bastin of NRLA partner TDS explains a real-life case study, with a deposit protected by TDS, involving utilities. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has produced a comprehensive guide to dispute resolution in the private rented sector in partnership with the NRLA.

Partners and Suppliers Sandy Bastin 16/10/2023
Demystifying dispute resolution: A Tenancy Deposit Scheme case study and your exclusive dispute resolution guide

A guide to guarantors for residential tenancies

Jack Vlasto, of NRLA insurance partner Rentguard, explains more about what responsibilities guarantors have, who can be a guarantor, and Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance.

Partners and Suppliers Jack Vlasto 16/10/2023
A guide to guarantors for residential tenancies

NRLA reaches national award finals – how to cast your vote

The NRLA has reached the finals in three categories of the national Landlord Investment Show (LIS) Awards – and we need your help to get us over the finish line.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 17/10/2023
NRLA reaches national award finals – how to cast your vote

Home is where the heart is – we just need politicians to recognise that

With detailed housing policy largely absent from this years’ party conferences, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle calls for a commitment to housing that goes beyond rhetoric and includes in-depth practical proposals for positive change.

Industry News Ben Beadle 13/10/2023
Home is where the heart is – we just need politicians to recognise that