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Bank of England forecasts major rise in landlord mortgage costs
Following the release of new Bank of England data pointing to a substantial increase in buy-to-let mortgage costs, the NRLA offers its take on what this means for the private rented sector.
‘Rome is burning’: NRLA boss warns Select Committee immediate action is needed to tackle PRS supply crisis
Change is needed if the Government is to avoid a mass exodus of homes from the private rented sector once its Renters (Reform) Bill is implemented. Giving evidence to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee yesterday, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle said that, against a background of rising interest rates and increased taxation, adjustments must be made to ensure landlords have the confidence to continue to provide the homes to let that the country so desperately needs.
Unlocking the power of fractional property investment
Bill Greaves of fractional property investment firm, Cahootz, explains what landlords need to know about fractional property ownership.
Try YourRepair Landlord Boiler Cover free for two months and worry about one less thing
Mark Mcauley of NRLA partner Your Repair explains the current state of the market, and how NRLA members can benefit from Your Repair's home emergency cover.
The risky business of rental reform
NRLA Policy & Campaigns Director Chris Norris shines a light on the new Government impact assessment of the Renters (Reform) Bill after the first draft was rejected for ignoring private landlords.
Call for action on supply as property listings plummet in capital
As new data shows property listings in London have plummeted by 40%, the NRLA is calling for positive action to stimulate the supply of homes to let.
Write to your MP on building safety funding
Members of the NRLA who have been excluded from the Building Safety Act’s leaseholder protections are being urged to write to their MP to support an Early Day Motion that has been tabled on the matter.
Minister ‘sympathetic’ to landlord calls on energy efficiency
Landlords’ concerns over delays to energy efficiency plans have been laid before Government minister Lord Callanan. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle had a private meeting with the Minister for Energy Efficiency to express landlords’ frustration at a lack of movement, following a consultation on plans to introduce new minimum Energy Performance Certificate ratings more than two years ago.
NRLA landlord conference wins top award
The NRLA’s inaugural Landlord Conference has won Silver in the Best Association Event category of the Conference & Events Awards 2023. The team picked up the award for its hugely successful sell-out 2022 conference, held in Coventry in November last year, beating off competition from a wide range of events from across a variety of trade associations.
The complete guide to protecting your property from break-ins
Steve Barnes, Associate Director at Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance, explains seven ways landlords can protect properties from break-ins.
