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Ensuring your voice is heard: the NRLA responds to the launch of the Government's Rental Reform white paper
The NRLA has made national headlines following official confirmation from DLUHC on 16 June that the Renters' Reform white paper has arrived.
Rental reform: What you need to know: possession grounds and court reform
The long-awaited white paper on rental reform has now been published, with housing law in England is set to change substantially in the next few years. Fixed term assured and assured shorthold tenancies will be replaced and landlords will be required to sign up mandatory redress. NRLA policy manager James Woods looks beyond the headlines.
Section 21 and rental reform plans published at last
Proposals outlining the biggest changes to the private rented sector in more than 30 years will be made public by the Government today. The NRLA has welcomed Government promises on possession grounds and court reform, but said more detail is needed, particularly as regards a replacement for Section 21.
Your Wales events and training update: June & July
Welcome to your training and events guide for June and July. .
Welsh Committee report backs NRLA calls for clearer definition of second homes
The Senedd's Local Government and Housing Committee has published its report following its inquiry into Second Homes in Wales. The Committee has made 15 recommendations to Welsh Government including the NRLA's call for the use of consistent definitions of what 'second homes; are when designing policies.
EPC Rules for Rented Property: What you Need to Know
The government plans to make energy efficiency standards for rented property stricter in the near future. Act now, says Kirsty Burnham, head of property at Movewise.
The Big Question: Who is responsible for cleaning at your rental property?
Who is responsible for keeping your rental properties clean? Do you leave it to your tenants, or do you employ a cleaner? That's the latest topic to be put under the microscope in the next "Big Question" feature in NRLA members’ magazine, Property.
How to deal with common household pests
Summer is here and you may have noticed slightly more flies, bees or even wasps in your home of late. Household pests can be common in warmer weather, and to mark World Pest Day on 6th June, the British Pest Control Association (BPA) has launched some best practice advice for landlords when dealing with pests.
Renters and Landlords face perfect storm as benefit freeze bites
Over 820,000 private rented households in Britain experience a shortfall between their housing benefit payment and their monthly rents.
Landlords: Are your Tenants in it for the Long Haul?
The Tenant Fee Act is now three years old as of June 1st 2022. This seismic introduction to the letting industry has changed the way many landlords approach buy-to-let, especially those using a managing agent. NRLA partner Viewber gives us their insight.
