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Landlords and council work together to help with student housing changeover
The Leeds Property Association (LPA) has teamed up with the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds City Council and student housing charity Unipol to help reduce the impact of this year’s annual student housing changeover and promote the recycling and re-using of unwanted items.
Student landlord advice and effective tips to prevent deposit disputes
Being a student landlord in the UK can be a rewarding venture but does come with its own set of challenges; from understanding the legal requirements, choosing the right students for your property, and ensuring your property is well-maintained, there's a lot to consider. In this article, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme provides practical tips and advice to help you navigate the student rental market with ease.
Gove calls for delay to rented housing energy efficiency plans - NRLA responds
The NRLA has responded to comments made by Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP where he suggested that energy efficiency proposals for the private rented sector be delayed.
Local Housing Allowance rates cover just 18% of cheapest rents
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates now cover just 18% of the cheapest private rents, widening the gulf between the support benefits tenants receive and the rent they have to pay.
Minister appeals for PRS landlords to house Afghan families
The Rt Hon. Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, calls upon conscientious landlords to support Afghan families into private rented accommodation.
Rental reform on agenda during first NRLA Landlord Panel
Members of the NRLA’s newly-formed landlord panel had the opportunity to meet and feedback on proposals included in the Renters (Reform) Bill last week. At a session facilitated by the NRLA’s policy team in Manchester, landlords shared their observations on the proposals in the Bill, published back in May.
NRLA reaches national award finals
The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the finals the Association Excellence Awards 2023, in six different categories.
Three common summer deposit disputes and how to prevent them
Summer in the UK sees both homeowners and tenants spending much more time in the garden and outdoor spaces with the extended warmer, sunnier days, which is why summer can be such a ‘hot’ bed of landlord and tenant disputes. Here, NRLA deposit protection provider, mydeposits, has put together a timely article on summer deposit disputes and how to avoid them.
Bradford landlord expands property portfolio following Wildstone's gable end wall acquisition
Bradford landlord Mohammed Sharaz expanded his property portfolio following Wildstone's gable end wall acquisition and the installation of a digital billboard. Read more about his experience.
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event
It was standing room only at the NRLA’s second Wales ‘On Tour’ event in Llandudno last week. NRLA North Wales representative Sandra Towers hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.
