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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

Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.18: 2023 Q2

Landlord confidence is now at record lows, even below the levels recorded in the early days of Covid-19. The trigger here is the Renters (Reform) Bill published during Spring 2023. Note we present a new scale for landlord confidence, the methodology is the same, and the data is consistent with previous surveys. Whichever scale is used, landlords in England (in Wales confidence increased marginally) have very low levels of confidence.

Landlord Confidence Index Nick Clay 05/09/2023
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.18: 2023 Q2

NRLA acquires Safe2 and launches new digital platform for members

The NRLA today announces the news that it has acquired Safe2 and launched a new digital platform which will benefit the organisation's membership.

Industry News Sam Hunter 01/09/2023
NRLA acquires Safe2 and launches new digital platform for members

The Big Question: What's the strangest thing a tenant has left in your rental?

From wartime newspapers to two dozen boxes of pinecones, all manner of objects have been left abandoned in rental properties when tenants move out. We want to know the strangest thing your tenants have left behind for a feature for the next edition of Property magazine.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 31/08/2023
The Big Question: What's the strangest thing a tenant has left in your rental?