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Lowering energy costs this winter: essential tips for landlords

As a new season approaches, Mark Mcauley of NRLA partner Your Repair explains how landlords can prepare their homes for cooler weather, and how NRLA members can benefit from Your Repair's home emergency cover.

Partners and Suppliers Mark McAuley 11/09/2023
Lowering energy costs this winter: essential tips for landlords

Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties

NRLA Portfolio is an exciting new state-of-the-art property management platform. Designed for landlords, by landlords, it is included for free as part of the NRLA membership package and has a range of exclusive benefits.

Industry News Victoria Barker 11/09/2023
Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties

The complete guide to protecting your property from electrical hazards

NRLA insurance partner Total Landlord explain more about the importance of protecting your property from electrical hazards, electrical safety regulations and what landlords can do to reduce the risk of electrical hazards in the home.

Partners and Suppliers Steve Barnes 08/09/2023
The complete guide to protecting your property from electrical hazards

Government publishes damp and mould guidance, and promises simpler HHSRS system

NRLA Head of Policy James Wood explains more about the important updates landlords need to be aware of when it comes to property standards and safety, after the Government's HHSRS review were published this week.

Industry News James Wood 08/09/2023
Government publishes damp and mould guidance, and promises simpler HHSRS system

NRLA’s exclusive property management service goes live

NRLA Portfolio is an exciting new state-of-the-art property management platform. Designed for landlords, by landlords, it is included for free as part of the NRLA membership package and has a range of exclusive benefits.

Industry News Victoria Barker 08/09/2023
NRLA’s exclusive property management service goes live

NRLA meets with PMs housing team

Renters reform was top of the agenda at a meeting between NRLA bosses and the Prime Minister’s housing policy team this week. NRLA Chief executive Ben Beadle and Policy Director Chris Norris were at Number 10 to discuss the vital issue of court reform to ensure possession cases are dealt with in a timely manner in the post-Section 21 era.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/09/2023
NRLA meets with PMs housing team

Research: Rent controls could see a third of landlords quit the market

More than a third of PRS landlords have said they would sell properties if strict rent controls were introduced in their area, according to new independent data.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/09/2023
Research: Rent controls could see a third of landlords quit the market

Registered with Rent Smart Wales after this date? Complete training or you could lose your licence

Landlords who registered with the licensing body Rent Smart Wales after July 2020 are reminded that they must take an approved Renting Homes Wales training course, or they risk losing their licence.

Industry News Victoria Barker 06/09/2023
Registered with Rent Smart Wales after this date? Complete training or you could lose your licence

NRLA Wales campaigning update

NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe explains more about the NRLA's latest research findings and the positive campaigns work the association is doing to bring about positive change.

Industry News Steven Bletsoe 06/09/2023
NRLA Wales campaigning update

Tenant tracing: top tips for landlords

What is tenant tracing, and how does the process work? NRLA recognised supplier Landlord Action explain all you need to know, including top tips for landlords.

Partners and Suppliers Paul Shamplina 05/09/2023
Tenant tracing: top tips for landlords