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The latest articles relating to the private rented sector. Looking for a press release? Head over to our press release section on the blog.
Protecting your property investment from financial pitfalls
There are a range of factors to consider when it comes to insuring your property, from the location and type of building to the renters who live there. Our partners at Rentguard have shared their most frequent received enquiries with the relevant advice, to help you ensure your property investment is protected from financial pitfalls.
Buy to Let Mortgages Update August 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 31/07/2023.
Average 20 viewings for each rental property listing, research reveals
Rental properties are attracting around 20 viewing requests on average according to data commissioned by the BBC, published this week. The figures, which are from the property portal Rightmove, highlight the imbalance of homes available to rent in the PRS.
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023 - FOUR reasons to attend
In just over two months, the NRLA's Landlord Conference, hosted by award-winning journalist Clive Myrie, will arrive in Birmingham. This one-day conference brings you a wealth of information and practical guidance on the Renters (Reform) Bill, housing market trends and more.
Landlords and council work together to help with student housing changeover
The Leeds Property Association (LPA) has teamed up with the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds City Council and student housing charity Unipol to help reduce the impact of this year’s annual student housing changeover and promote the recycling and re-using of unwanted items.
Student landlord advice and effective tips to prevent deposit disputes
Being a student landlord in the UK can be a rewarding venture but does come with its own set of challenges; from understanding the legal requirements, choosing the right students for your property, and ensuring your property is well-maintained, there's a lot to consider. In this article, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme provides practical tips and advice to help you navigate the student rental market with ease.
Gove calls for delay to rented housing energy efficiency plans - NRLA responds
The NRLA has responded to comments made by Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP where he suggested that energy efficiency proposals for the private rented sector be delayed.
Local Housing Allowance rates cover just 18% of cheapest rents
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates now cover just 18% of the cheapest private rents, widening the gulf between the support benefits tenants receive and the rent they have to pay.
Minister appeals for PRS landlords to house Afghan families
The Rt Hon. Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, calls upon conscientious landlords to support Afghan families into private rented accommodation.
Rental reform on agenda during first NRLA Landlord Panel
Members of the NRLA’s newly-formed landlord panel had the opportunity to meet and feedback on proposals included in the Renters (Reform) Bill last week. At a session facilitated by the NRLA’s policy team in Manchester, landlords shared their observations on the proposals in the Bill, published back in May.
