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In Focus (2023 Qtr 3): Tax and taxation
The Quarter 3 In Focus consultation received responses from over 800 landlord members of the NRLA. It reflects on landlord views of tax issues such as potential reforms to Capital Gains Tax and Business Asset Rollover Relief. PLUS: What do landlords think of the prospect of a property portal? How confident are landlords in navigating the road to achieve any upward revisions to EPC ratings?
The long read: What might Labour's version of rental reform look like?
With speculation rife that a general election will happen in May, many will be wondering what will happen to the Renters (Reform) Bill should Labour come to power. Here NRLA policy manager James Wood takes a deep dive to examine what we could expect to see.
New NRLA appointments will improve service to members
New appointments, which with enhance services to NRLA members as the sector prepares for a time of radical change, have been announced today.
Rental reform on the agenda as NRLA meets with PRS Minister
Court reform, student lets and a proposed moratorium on notice periods came under the microscope yesterday, in a meeting between NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Minister for the PRS Jacob Young.
NRLA welcomes principles of Manchester Good Landlord Charter
The NRLA has issued its response to the launch of a new consultation by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on its proposed Good Landlord Charter.
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.19: 2023 Q3
Landlord confidence rose from the lows of the previous quarter. For only the second time since the index began, confidence rose in every English region as well as in Wales. Macro-economic stability, government announcments on EPC and Section 21 all helped to raise confidence. Though confidence has risen, plans to buy and sell are still at the levels previously recorded.
NRLA launches new courses for 2024
The NRLA Training Academy has launched several new courses this New Year. The academy has enjoyed a bumper year in 2023, picking up two awards for Best Property Education Provider and training 10,500 landlords, both online and in person.
NRLA member Mandy recognised in New Year Honours list
Landlord and NRLA member Mandy St John Davey,has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours for her dedication to supporting and mentoring women in property.
Lenders start reducing mortgage interest rates – good news at last?
This week, Halifax and HSBC started reducing the interest rates of their fixed term mortgage deals, with commentators anticipating this will kickstart rates readjusting across the market. Meera Chindooroy, the NRLA's deputy policy director looks at what more 2024 may hold.
Does your local authority tell tenants to wait for the bailiff?
