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Simon Clarke MP named new Housing Secretary
Simon Clarke (pictured) has been appointed as Housing Secretary this week, following Liz Truss MP being appointed as the new Prime Minister, and a cabinet reshuffle.
Wales: More questions on Rent Smart Wales raised in the Senedd
Rent Smart Wales' full telephone service will return 'as soon as possible', the Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS has confirmed. The licensing authority's landlord phoneline has been temporarily closed for several weeks. The Minister's comments were made in response to two questions tabled by the Member of Senedd for Monmouth, Peter Fox MS.
The Big Question: Do you set up tenancies online or in-person?
Do you set up tenancies in-person or online? The topic is the latest to come under the microscope in our Big Question feature for NRLA members' magazine, Property.
NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State
Following the Government's cabinet reshuffle, the NRLA has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Simon Clarke MP to role of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO
Government plans to reform the private rented sector risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour without urgent changes.That was the warning from the Chief Executive of the NRLA Ben Beadle, as he appeared before MPs on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee.
NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation
Following the Government’s announcement of its Decent Homes Standard (DHS) consultation, the NRLA has commented on what it believes a future DHS should entail.
How to Analyse a Local Property Market from your Desk
Location is a critical factor for any landlord looking for a new property, and understanding the market dynamics of an investment area is an essential part of the research process when looking at potential property purchases. Michael Dent, Founder of Property Data, tells us more.
Statutory Debt Repayment Plan: what you need to know
The Government recently closed a consultation seeking opinions on a proposed Statutory Debt Repayment Plan (SDRP). The proposals set out a new method for debtors to repay creditors over time, while being protected from enforcement action. NRLA policy manager James Wood explains what landlords need to know.
NRLA opposes campaigners' call for rent cap
The NRLA has appeared in the national press in order to vigorously oppose the introduction of any form of rent control in the UK's private rented sector.
Rent Smart Wales failing its users by closing phone lines
The NRLA has received calls from landlords who are concerned with Rent Smart Wales' (RSW) decision to close its phoneline service. NRLA contacted the organisation to discover why such a step had been taken.
