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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.
New Renting Homes Wales legislation announced
Further subordinate legislation, necessary for the Welsh Government to implement the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 has been approved. In this blog our policy officer Josh Lovell takes a closer look at this and explains more about NRLA campaigning.
How One Married Couple Beat the Tax Changes
Since the introduction of Section 24, many landlords have restructured property ownership to protect themselves against tax changes, however this doesn't necessarily have to involve a change of ownership. Recognised Supplier, Less Tax 4 Landlords, gives us their insight.
Q&A: Get to know NRLA Wales policy officer Josh
In the next blog in our meet the team series, get to know our Wales policy officer Josh Lovell better.
"Me and my husband have worked really hard for the last 20 years - I do this for my pension and my later years" Lyn's story
Lyn is a student landlord based in Southampton. She owns 3 properties with her husband and has been a landlord for almost 20 years.
Reforming the private rented sector inquiry launches
The Government's rental reform White Paper is to be scrutinized by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee following the launch of an inquiry this week.
Campaigns update: What we are doing for you
It's been another busy week for the policy and campaigns team, representing you and your businesses at high-level meetings and events.
Ten Tips to Reduce Risks and Protect your Property in a Heatwave
With temperatures soaring to record highs, what can landlords do to reduce risks and protect their property? Steve Barnes, Associate Director at NRLA insurance partners, Total Landlord Insurance, shares his ten top tips for landlords, as we face the reality that extreme heat fuelled by climate change is making heatwaves more intense, frequent and likely.
Liverpool licensing scheme: Extension to early bird discount
A new selective licensing scheme came into force in Liverpool on 1st April 2022. All privately rented homes across sixteen wards in the city must have a licence. Landlords can still apply for the early-bird discount, which has been extended until the end of July.
The Impact of Unprotected Deposits on Evicting your Tenant and Serving a Section 21 Notice
At the NRLA we receive a lot of calls to our helpline from members who want to know the impact that an unprotected deposit can have on their tenancy, and particularly on evicting a tenant and serving a Section 21 notice. This article will draw on the combined expertise of Suzy Hershman, Head of Dispute Resolution at mydeposits, and Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action.
Blog: A New Era in the Rental Sector is Coming
Paul Shamplina, founder of NRLA Recognised Supplier Landlord Action and Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser, writes about rental reform following the release of the long-awaited government White Paper, 'A Fairer Private Rented Sector'.
