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Landlords weigh in on the Property Portal
This blog post takes a deeper look into one of the key topics on Quarter 3 2023 In Focus. How comfortable are landlords with the idea of a Property Portal? What are some of the key concerns landlords have about an all-England portal? Landlords see the Property Portal as challenging the need for local selective licensing schemes.
Critical changes proposed to the Renters (Reform) Bill
Following the publication of further amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill, Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, takes a more detailed look at the changes to understand how they are likely to impact landlords, if accepted.
Right to Rent fines to hit £20,000 from next month
Growing the private rented sector would boost Government coffers by £10 billion
Increasing the supply of homes for private rent would boost the Government’s coffers to the tune of £10 billion, equivalent to almost the entire Affordable Homes budget, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
NRLA in line for top industry awards
The NRLA has been nominated for three top industry awards this week. The association has reached the final in the Best Product for Landlords, Spokesperson of the Year and Best Property Education Provider categories at the Property Reporter Awards.
Latest podcast: Licensing woes and ebike safety warning
Property licensing and the safety of ebikes and escooters kept in rental homes come under the microscope this month in NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords.
Right to Rent fines to hit £20,000 from next week
Landlord confidence starting to grow
Landlord confidence in the private rented sector is finally on the up, after hitting record lows last year. New data from the NRLA shows confidence was up by almost eight percentage points (7.9) in the third quarter of 2023, one of the largest increases since the index began.
Landlords welcome pragmatic amendments to rental reform plans
The NRLA has issued its response to the news that Anthony Mangnall MP, along with other parliamentary colleagues, has tabled new amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill.
Could ground rent be a goner?
While the Government’s proposals for leasehold reform progress through Parliament, linked plans to restrict ground rent on existing leases are just getting going. Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, outlines the key issues highlighted in the NRLA’s recent consultation response.
