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Tradepoint: Six ways to maximise hall space

However big or small your hallway area is, there are plenty of things that can be done to maximise the space. Here, NRLA partner Tradepoint (B&Q) share six top tips on how to create an inviting entrance to your rental home. Watch the original video full of top tips in this article.

Partners and Suppliers Victoria Barker 09/05/2023
Tradepoint: Six ways to maximise hall space

Wear and tear: What is fair?

This guide will help shed some light on what fair wear and tear is and whether the deterioration to the property is just reasonable wear and tear.

Partners and Suppliers Suzy Hershman 05/05/2023
Wear and tear: What is fair?

How will the Renters’ Reform Bill become law?

The Government is expected to publish the long-awaited Renters' Reform Bill next week. Here, we take a look at how legislation is made and the likely route the Bill will take to Royal Assent and implementation.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 05/05/2023
How will the Renters’ Reform Bill become law?

Where will the pound be in the third quarter of 2023?

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Partners and Suppliers Christopher Nye 05/05/2023
Where will the pound be in the third quarter of 2023?

Call of the month: Do I need to provide my tenants with a lawnmower?

When it comes to keeping gardens looking tidy, are landlords responsible for providing tenants with tools such as lawnmowers and hedge trimmers? Give our latest blog a read.

Call of the Week NRLA Advice Line 04/05/2023
Call of the month: Do I need to provide my tenants with a lawnmower?

Building safety failures: Are you liable for uncapped costs?

The Building Safety Act introduces a cap on the costs of remediating fire safety defects for some leaseholders, known as leaseholder protections. However, only ‘qualifying leaseholders’ are able to benefit from the protections and landlords may find themselves liable for the full cost of fixing cladding and non-cladding defects.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 04/05/2023
Building safety failures: Are you liable for uncapped costs?

Renters’ Reform Bill out next week

Michael Gove has confirmed the Renters’ Reform Bill will be published next week, promising the biggest shake-up in the private rented sector for over 30 years.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/05/2023
Renters’ Reform Bill out next week

The complete guide to a landlord’s essential responsibilities

In this guide, Total Landlord have collated their expert knowledge to explain what you need to do to meet your obligations at each stage of the ‘landlord lifecycle’ - from getting the right insurance and preparing your property to protecting the deposit and vacating the property at the end of the tenancy.

Partners and Suppliers Steve Barnes 27/04/2023
The complete guide to a landlord’s essential responsibilities

Advice: how to protect your rental properties from boiler breakdown emergencies

Jon Tweats of Your Repair shares some best practice advice for landlords and also tenants when it comes to protecting rental properties from boiler breakdown emergencies.

Partners and Suppliers Mark McAuley 02/05/2023
Advice: how to protect your rental properties from boiler breakdown emergencies

NRLA and Movewise to host housing roundtable

The NRLA is hosting a housing roundtable, inviting industry experts to discuss the impact of plummeting landlord confidence and what can be done to tackle it. The online event, organised together with NRLA partner Movewise, will be held on May 9.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 02/05/2023
NRLA and Movewise to host housing roundtable