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Landlords And Renters To Save On Council Tax Bills Following NRLA Campaign
Following extensive campaigning by the NRLA, the Government has confirmed that it will amend legislation to ensure all HMOs will be valued as a single property for council tax purposes.
Your NRLA conference in pictures
More than eight hundred landlords, agents and property professionals attended the NRLA’s sell-out national landlord conference this week. Housing Secretary Michael Gove addressed a packed auditorium at the event, answering landlord questions via livestream just a day after the Renters (Reform) Bill had its second reading.
Renters (Reform) Bill second reading: NRLA secures widespread media coverage
With news that the Government has finally brought the Renters (Reform) Bill to the House of Commons for its second reading, the NRLA Communications Team has campaigned hard over the past week to ensure our members are well-represented in the UK media.
Renters (Reform) Bill Second Reading: A closer look at the debate and NRLA’s campaign successes
After significant delays to the progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill, the legislation was finally debated for the first time in the House of Commons this week. Here, we delve deeper into the Bill’s second reading and outline how the NRLA’s effective campaigning has shaped the Government’s plans to reform the sector. We also consider what changes are still needed.
Healthy Rented Sector "Critical" To Housing Market Says Housing Secretary
The Housing Secretary has argued that a healthy private rented sector is critical to the UK's housing market, during his speech at the NRLA's 2023 National Conference.
Mediation and guaranteed rent contracts
NRLA partner, the Property Redress Scheme’s Tenancy Mediation Service uses fully qualified civil and commercial mediators who can mediate on a very varied caseload of disputes, including commercial agreements such as rent to rent arrangements.
Huge win for NRLA as Government announces fundamental changes to Renters Reform plans
The Government has today confirmed it will NOT axe section 21 ‘no fault’ repossessions until improvements have been made to the courts, following extensive lobbying by the NRLA.
Government Pledges Court Reform Before Section 21 Goes
The NRLA has issued a statement in response to news that the Government has confirmed section 21 evictions will not be abolished until measures are introduced to improve the handling of legitimate possession cases by the courts.
Birmingham City Council – an enforcement deep dive
As part of our ongoing work into the enforcement of housing standards and the value of local licensing schemes, we are launching a regular series investigating individual local authorities and how they regulate the private rented sector. This week we look at at Birmingham City Council.
NRLA announces AGM date
The NRLA will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, November 7.
