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NRLA reaches national award finals

The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the finals the Association Excellence Awards 2023, in six different categories.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/07/2023
NRLA reaches national award finals

Three common summer deposit disputes and how to prevent them

Summer in the UK sees both homeowners and tenants spending much more time in the garden and outdoor spaces with the extended warmer, sunnier days, which is why summer can be such a ‘hot’ bed of landlord and tenant disputes. Here, NRLA deposit protection provider, mydeposits, has put together a timely article on summer deposit disputes and how to avoid them.

Partners and Suppliers Suzy Hershman 12/07/2023
Three common summer deposit disputes and how to prevent them

Bradford landlord expands property portfolio following Wildstone's gable end wall acquisition

Bradford landlord Mohammed Sharaz expanded his property portfolio following Wildstone's gable end wall acquisition and the installation of a digital billboard. Read more about his experience.

Partners and Suppliers Andrew Foster 13/07/2023
Bradford landlord expands property portfolio following Wildstone's gable end wall acquisition

In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event

It was standing room only at the NRLA’s second Wales ‘On Tour’ event in Llandudno last week. NRLA North Wales representative Sandra Towers hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.

Industry News Victoria Barker 13/07/2023
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event

Bank of England forecasts major rise in landlord mortgage costs

Following the release of new Bank of England data pointing to a substantial increase in buy-to-let mortgage costs, the NRLA offers its take on what this means for the private rented sector.

Industry News Sam Hunter 12/07/2023
Bank of England forecasts major rise in landlord mortgage costs

‘Rome is burning’: NRLA boss warns Select Committee immediate action is needed to tackle PRS supply crisis

Change is needed if the Government is to avoid a mass exodus of homes from the private rented sector once its Renters (Reform) Bill is implemented. Giving evidence to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee yesterday, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle said that, against a background of rising interest rates and increased taxation, adjustments must be made to ensure landlords have the confidence to continue to provide the homes to let that the country so desperately needs.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 11/07/2023
‘Rome is burning’: NRLA boss warns Select Committee immediate action is needed to tackle PRS supply crisis

Unlocking the power of fractional property investment

Bill Greaves of fractional property investment firm, Cahootz, explains what landlords need to know about fractional property ownership.

Industry News Bill Greaves 10/07/2023
Unlocking the power of fractional property investment

Try YourRepair Landlord Boiler Cover free for two months and worry about one less thing

Mark Mcauley of NRLA partner Your Repair explains the current state of the market, and how NRLA members can benefit from Your Repair's home emergency cover.

Partners and Suppliers Mark McAuley 10/07/2023
Try YourRepair Landlord Boiler Cover free for two months and worry about one less thing

The risky business of rental reform

NRLA Policy & Campaigns Director Chris Norris shines a light on the new Government impact assessment of the Renters (Reform) Bill after the first draft was rejected for ignoring private landlords.

Insights and Opinions Chris Norris 07/07/2023
The risky business of rental reform

Call for action on supply as property listings plummet in capital

As new data shows property listings in London have plummeted by 40%, the NRLA is calling for positive action to stimulate the supply of homes to let.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/07/2023
Call for action on supply as property listings plummet in capital