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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.
NRLA win as Making Tax Digital pushed back
The Government has announced it will push back the implementation date for the next stage of its Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme, which would have brought income tax self-assessment into scope, following pressure from the NRLA. It will also increase the income threshold landlords must meet before they need to enrol with the new system.
The Big Question: Do you carry out your own inventories?
Do you carry out your own inventory or do you hire a professional to do this? The NRLA is asking what you prefer to do for our next 'Big Question' feature in NRLA members' magazine, Property.
NRLA announces new partnership with Crisis
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) today announces its new partnership with Crisis, the national charity for homeless people.
Police and councils failing to tackle anti-social tenants, finds new NRLA research
New NRLA research reveals that, of those private landlords who have previously served a repossession notice, half have done so because of a tenant's anti-social or criminal behaviour.
Wales: NRLA provide evidence to Local Government and Housing Committee Inquiries
Our NRLA Wales team have given evidence to several important inquiries this month, including an inquiry into homelessness and another evidence session focussing on council tax.
Call of the Month: New NRLA tenancy agreements
A member called this month after seeing the NRLA Assured Shorthold Tenancy had been updated to include the Clear English Standard Mark.
NRLA responds to Minister's acknowledgement of PRS' supply and demand crisis
The NRLA responds to remarks by Minister for the PRS Felicity Buchan MP which note the PRS' ongoing supply and demand issues.
Landlord licensing scheme a waste of time in Liverpool
Following the introduction of Liverpool City Council's licensing scheme in April 2022, the NRLA highlights new data which reveals the slow pace of the Council's applications process.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act: Transition uncertain
This is the third and final post on the non-member landlord survey conducted in the summer of 2022. Landlords with properties in Wales gave views on the then-pending Renting Homes (Wales) Act. Despite high awareness of the Act, landlords noted further guidance should be made available to ensure a smooth transition.
Non-member landlord survey pt2 - potential changes to MEES
This is the second of three blog posts on the recent non-member landlord survey from the summer of 2022. This blog specifically looks at how landlords have reacted to potential changes to energy efficiency requirements. It notes that if the Government introduces an upward revision on MEES, incentives that stimulate investment is essential.