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Two large licensing schemes go live in Birmingham
Landlords in Birmingham are urged to check if their property requires a licence, after two large licensing schemes commenced this week.
Supply and demand gap widens in private rented sector
Government considering possession ground for student lets
A possession ground allowing student landlords to take back their properties at the end of an academic year could be in the pipeline. Housing Minister Rachel Maclean MP has confirmed the Government is considering developing a ground that would guarantee vacant possession to let to students at the start of each academic year, following a campaign by the NRLA.
Call of the Month: The Tenant Fees Act and holding deposit rules
Buy to Let Market Update: June 2023
Welcome to 'Buy to Let Market', a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets written by Doug Hall of NRLA Mortgages.
Planning on selling properties? How you can get on top of Capital Gains Tax
When it comes to selling some of your buy-to-lets, this year’s change to the Capital Gains Tax, or CGT allowance, has hit residential landlords hard. And there’ll be more changes to come in 2024. But you do have options to help reduce your tax bill. As an NRLA partner, St. James’s Place can help you manage your CGT tax liability. Which could save you thousands of pounds.
New poll by Tenancy Deposit Scheme reveals common pest issues faced by landlords
A recent poll conducted by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme has shed light on the most common pest-related problems experienced by landlords, tenants, and agents. Here, TDS share the key findings and a new guide for landlords, which provides an in-depth look at the issue of pest infestations.
Rent control proposals would be a disaster for Welsh renters
Following the Welsh Government's publication of its Green Paper on fair rents and adequate housing in the Welsh private rented sector, the NRLA calls on all those who have an interest in the future of the market to make their views known.
Time to sell up or carry on letting your property?
Interest rates, over-regulation, tax changes and cost of living have been blamed for a growing number of landlords selling their rental properties. But is there a strong case for carrying on with letting? How can renting become easier and more cost-effective for those landlords with a long-term view? NRLA partner Inventory Hive take a look.
Rentguard's guide to periodic inspections
Your responsibilities as a landlord go beyond checking tenants in and out at the start and end of their agreements. To keep your property in good order throughout the course of the tenancy, and to ensure that your tenants are happy and safe in the property, it is important to carry out periodic inspections. In this guide, NRLA partner Rentguard explain what you need to know about periodic inspections.
