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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.
How can landlords improve negotiations around end of tenancy deposit deductions?
NRLA partners No Letting Go explain more about end-of-tenancy disputes and some best practice advice for landlords.
Retiring landlords make up three quarters of PRS sales
New research has shown that 73 per cent of all landlord sales in 2022 were made by landlords retiring from the sector. The supply crisis within the PRS has never been far from the headlines in recent months, with the figures suggesting the generation of landlords who benefitted from the birth of the buy-to-let mortgage in the late nineties are now starting to sell up.
Call of the Month: EICR renewals
It is just over three years since the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 were introduced, and this month we helped a member with a question they had about renewing an EICR.
Letting agents: Landlords identify an ideal model
This post takes a deeper look into one of the key themes from In Focus. The Quarter 2 survey examined examined the landlord experience of using local letting agents and managing agencies. It also attempted to find out more about landlords use of online agents. Is the experience and customer satisfaction of landlords who use online agents much different to the experience of landlords who use a traditional letting agent?
NRLA Chief Executive at Gove roundtable
Michael Gove invited NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle to attend a special meeting where the Housing Secretary outlined his vision for the future of the PRS and rental reform. The association was one of 10 organisations from across the property industry invited to the roundtable at the Home Office today where Ben addressed the Housing Secretary on landlords’ concerns.
Tips for landlords handling noise complaints
As a landlord, noise complaints can be one of the most stressful and complex issues to handle when renting a property. Here, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme addresses what to do if you receive a noise complaint, tips to address noise caused by your tenants, and how to avoid noise disputes during the tenancy.
Update on Capital Gains Tax for landlords
Since 2015, a wave of adverse tax changes have been introduced affecting landlords. This, along with other factors, has seen many landlords selling properties, and some exit the buy to let market altogether. Experts at NRLA partner RITA4Rent explore the recent changes.
A landlord's guide to tenant referencing checks
NRLA partner Rentguard shares advice around the benefits of landlords carrying out tenant referencing on prospective tenants.
Early bird tickets now on sale for the NRLA Landlord Conference 2023
Award winning journalist Clive Myrie will host this year’s NRLA Landlord Conference, taking place at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on 24th October 2023.
Short lets may require planning permission as part of Government crackdown
Landlords and homeowners who rent out properties as short term lets may require planning permission to do so under new Government proposals.
